Vice President, State Governmental Affairs

What You Will Do

• Lead and execute RGA’s state government relations strategy in alignment with enterprise objectives and risk management priorities.
• Represent RGA at legislative hearings, regulatory meetings, rulemakings, and other forums, including NAIC national meetings.
• Monitor, analyze, and influence model laws, state legislation and regulation, and administrative actions impacting insurance and reinsurance.
• Serve as RGA’s senior representative with the NAIC, state legislators, governors’ offices, state insurance departments, and other state government agencies.
• Advise executive leadership on state public policy developments and their implications for financial performance, capital and solvency, financial regulation, operations, data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and compliance.
• Partner closely with colleagues across the enterprise to ensure aligned advocacy positions and messaging.
• Identify emerging legislative, regulatory, political, and reputational risks; recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
• Assist with federal government relations and international government relations as part of a versatile government relations team.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for external lobbyists, consultants, and trade association engagement across multiple states.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, testimony, regulatory comment letters, and policy position statements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state lobbying, ethics, disclosure, and pay-to-play laws.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
• 10+ Years of progressive experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, or regulatory engagement
• Significant experience working within a highly regulated industry, preferably insurance or financial services
• Knowledge of state insurance regulation, regulatory and legislative process, and solvency requirements
• Demonstrated ability to influence legislative or regulatory outcomes and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders
• Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience working in or closely with the NAIC, state legislatures, regulatory agencies, or governors’ offices
• Proven political acumen, sound judgment, and ability to manage sensitive and complex issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (JD, MBA, MPA, or equivalent) and relevant professional designations
• Experience with the Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance or other relevant Missouri government agencies
• Experience with the New York Department of Financial Services
• Experience with the Bermuda Monetary Authority and the Barbados Financial Services Commission
• Prior experience working in or closely with the NAIC, state legislatures, regulatory agencies, or governors’ offices
• Multi-state or national government relations leadership experience

What You Can Expect from RGA

Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation

Annual Base pay ranges from $150,770.00 to $224,640.00, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location.
In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan.
RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.