Current Openings

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has an opportunity for a Regional Vice President in our State & Policy Affairs Department. This position will effectively represent and advocate for membership interests while working to achieve association advocacy goals and objectives. States covered: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee

Essential functions of the position include:

• Coordinates and implements issue management with direct responsibility for specific advocacy priorities and efforts in assigned states; masters NAMIC legislative and regulatory issues, specifically those relevant in assigned states.
• Establishes and develops excellent and collaborative working relationships with state insurance trade associations, reviewing each relationship annually for value,
• Establishes and develops relationships with key state legislators (insurance committee chairs) and state insurance department staff involved in decision-making and policy implementation in assigned states.
• Work with the NAMIC NAIC Coverage team to provide strategic support for NAIC initiatives as assigned.
• Working with VP of State Affairs, assist in strategies in augment NAMIC’s political fundraising programs.
• Establishes and maintains working relationship with non-insurance allies on pertinent issues.
• Communicates, consults, and collaborates with member companies, providing expeditious response to member needs and requests and promoting government affairs priorities and opportunities.
• Manages and enhances advocacy communications with member companies on the status of NAMIC strategic objectives in designated states.
• Routinely communicates, consults, and reports to VP-State Affairs and/or appropriate NAMIC staff on significant developments and issues and on cross-jurisdictional advocacy priorities.
• Writes articles for Advocacy Update and other NAMIC publications as assigned per the publication schedule.
• Produces testimony, news releases, speeches, and commentary as required.
• Creates quarterly updates in assigned areas for management report.
• Shows fiscal responsibility in managing NAMIC budget for designated states.
• Promotes member participation/involvement in NAMIC’s Congressional Contacts Program and participation in the NAMIC PAC and Advocacy Fund; serves in any other relevant role in conjunction with Federal Affairs Division.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Three years of experience in a legislative setting or working for a trade association preferred.
• Experience in issue management required.
• Experience with a state legislature as either a staff member who interacted with legislators or as a lobbyist preferred.
• Familiarity with NCOIL, NCSL, ALEC, NAIC and other organizations affecting state insurance laws and regulations preferred.
• Ability to travel as much as 75 percent of the time during peak periods (January to June).
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and must possess an acceptable MVR.

NAMIC is proud to have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work! We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with this full-time position. Benefits include access to group medical, dental and vision; a matched 401(k) plan; one paid day each year to volunteer with the charity of your choice; generous paid vacation; and more! We have a friendly yet professional work atmosphere where everyone enjoys working hard for the good of our members.

NAMIC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

NAMIC Insurance Company (NAMICO), NAMIC’s in-house professional liability insurance company, has a new opportunity for an Senior Underwriter at our Indianapolis location. Reporting to the VP – Underwriting & Chief Underwriting Officer, this full-time position will review, evaluate and analyze exposures and coverages in the Professional Liability, Directors & Officers, Cyber Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Trustee & Fiduciary Liability, and Agents Errors & Omissions programs that require independent analysis and exercise of judgment on moderate and complex technical risks.

Essential functions of the position include:

• Receives, analyzes and interprets insurance applications/submission information in conformance with the underwriting rules and guidelines established by the Company, its reinsurers and its servicing carriers.
• Determines premiums, limits, deductibles, retentions, endorsements, and identify alternatives and prepare quotes within underwriting authority. Submits quotes outside of authority level to a referral underwriter; accepts or rejects applications.
• Documents underwriting files, as appropriate.
• Communicates with agency personnel regarding status of applications, requests and gathers additional information; prepares specific wording to endorsements as needed and subject to approval of Product Development team.
• Reviews, evaluates and analyzes files to ensure or determine potential loss exposures as related to premiums, reviews account loss ratio, notes changes to policy and determines action at renewal and communicates applicable action to NIA.
• Works effectively with other NAMIC departments as needed to properly address the needs of our insureds/NAMIC members.
• Reviews claim reports and documents the progress of claims in underwriting notes at each renewal.
• Negotiates and binds facultative reinsurance agreements within authority level.
• Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree or business experience equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in interpreting and applying underwriting procedures/policies within delegated area of authority preferred.
• Financial analysis and risk assessment experience.
• RPLU designation recommended.
• Prefer three years of insurance experience, preferably in Professional Liability.
• Prefer thorough knowledge of policy contracts and rating.

NAMIC/NAMICO is proud to have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana! We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with this full-time position. Benefits include access to group medical, dental and vision; a matched 401(k) plan; one paid day each year to volunteer with the charity of your choice; generous paid vacation; and more! We have a friendly yet professional work atmosphere where everyone enjoys working hard for the good of our members.

NAMIC/NAMICO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

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The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has a new opportunity for a Vice President of Public Affairs. This position provides leadership and management of the public affairs function of the association and membership through media and communications strategies. This person will advance NAMIC’s profile among policymakers, major national and local media outlets, and the broader insurance industry.

Essential functions of the position include:

• Leads the association’s public affairs functions, including the development, implementation, and attainment of all strategic public affairs goals, objectives, plan initiatives, and communications.
• Effectively develops and manages direct reports to support areas of responsibility.
• Represents NAMIC as a spokesperson/point person on media, public affairs efforts, conferences, and member meetings.
• Collaborates across departments and with the CEO to formulate and successfully advance the Association’s public policy and advocacy communication agenda.
• Establishes and maintains a sophisticated network across media, member, and public engagement spaces for the benefit of NAMIC members and advocacy objectives. Serves a critical role in positioning NAMIC and, by extension, the mutual insurance industry as the financial first responders for insurance consumers. This role will strategically elevate NAMIC’s position as the foremost advocate and thought leader for the mutual insurance industry.
• Identifies challenges/risks and emerging issues and trends faced by the industry that impact public affairs efforts; able to recognize and take advantage of unplanned opportunities.
• Develops and aligns both internal and external resources for public affairs efforts in terms of content, spokespersons, methods, and results; promotes efficiency and effectiveness in public affairs outcomes.
• Identifies and develops NAMIC’s key messages on macro and micro advocacy topics and enables successful infrastructure to support such activity.
• Serves on the senior leadership team, advancing cross-organizational priorities in partnership with other departments within the organization.
• Develops simple messaging for complex insurance public policy issues through generating one-pagers, op-eds, talking points, other interview preparation, internal publications, and media statements.
• Creates department financial plans that maximize the efficiency of dollars spent; aligns and coordinates with other departments whose budgets are impacted by PA; or departments whose plans will impact PA.
• Educates the organization and leadership on the role and advantages of public affairs; promotes the public affairs role and value to the association.
• Provides briefings and support at NAMIC Board meetings.

 Qualifications include:

• Ten or more years in a public affairs or communications function, possessing a deep understanding and development of advocacy communication strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations/affairs, communications, or related field is required. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Association and/or insurance industry background strongly preferred but not required.
• Deep understanding of public policy making at state and federal levels and the ability to develop advocacy communication strategies through earned and paid media as well as advocacy collateral.
• Experience managing a department of professionals and serving as a positive role model and mentor.
• Extensive planning, speaking, writing, editing, and proofreading experience with a variety of print and online communication media.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications and public/media relations program to advance an organization’s mission and translating strategic thinking into action plans and high-impact placements.
• Experience in a senior management role is preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel 15% of available workdays.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background and MVR check.

NAMIC is proud to have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work! We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with this full-time position. Benefits include access to group medical, dental, and vision; a matched 401(k) plan; one paid day each year to volunteer with the charity of your choice; generous paid vacation; and more! We have a friendly yet professional work atmosphere where everyone enjoys working hard for the good of our members.

NAMIC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

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The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has a new opportunity for a AVP – Federal Regulatory Affairs in our Federal Affairs Department. This position will contribute to the execution of NAMIC’s strategies by representing NAMIC before federal officials on issues affecting p/c insurance companies and advocate legislative and regulatory positions developed by NAMIC in all appropriate forums.  This position is located in the NAMIC Washington, DC office.

Essential functions of the position include:

• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert on regulatory and legislative developments affecting the p/c insurance industry, providing appropriate strategic analysis and reporting for NAMIC publications.
• Serves as an integral part of the NAMIC Federal & Political Affairs Team to ensure comprehensive issue coverage in conjunction with all advocates.
• In coordination with the VP – Federal Counsel, manages NAMIC testimony and comment letters regarding federal regulatory, executive, and legislative proposals.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with federal regulatory agencies and advisory bodies to include FIO, FACI, the Federal Reserve Board, CFPB, SEC, FTC, CFTC, NHTSA, DOL, and FEMA.
• Maintains regular communications with member company, insurance trade representatives, and other relevant stakeholder groups.
• In coordination with the VP – Federal Counsel, works with NAMIC Public Policy Team to enhance coordination between SME’s and Federal & Political Affairs advocates.
• Communicates effectively on issues through oral presentations, written articles, web content, or other relevant media.
• Provides direct advocacy coverage for legislative/regulatory entities as needed.
• Builds and maintains positive work relationships with management, staff members, and external contacts.
• Arrives to work on time and maintains a positive attendance record.
• Performs any other duties and projects as assigned.

 Qualifications include:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working on substantive public policy issues within a state or federal legislature or agency, trade association, or company.
• Experience with federal regulatory process and Administrative Procedures Act required.
• Familiarity with the property/casualty insurance industry preferred.
• Prior experience in advocacy before government organizations preferred.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.  Juris Doctor preferred.
• Flexibility to travel on an “as needed” basis, up to about 20 percent of the time.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and must possess an acceptable MVR.

NAMIC is proud to have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work! We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with this full-time position. Benefits include access to group medical, dental and vision; a matched 401(k) plan; one paid day each year to volunteer with the charity of your choice; generous paid vacation; and more! We have a friendly yet professional work atmosphere where everyone enjoys working hard for the good of our members.

NAMIC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

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The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has a new opportunity for a Senior Event Coordinator in our Events, Education & Association Services Department. This position performs sponsorship fulfillment and meeting coordination functions to support the event team that plans meetings, seminars, virtual educational programs, and related events.

Essential functions of the position include:

• Assists in the coordination of meeting and sponsorship details on-site at events.
• Supports and coordinates marketing and social media efforts for in-person and virtual events including drafting and proofing of copy, and maintaining tracking worksheet. Researches and proposes event-specific needs for items like event activities, vendors, décor, entertainment, and other event options within the proposed budget upon request from the planner.
• Supports meeting planners in coordination of meeting planning details (speaker coordination, presentation material coordination, optional activity coordination, preparation of meeting specifications and hotel room lists, etc.) for event activities as assigned.
• Maintains business records and history for events including meeting space needs, F&B expenditures, budget, satisfaction ratings, event held ICW, etc.
• Works directly with member company committee representatives or programming leaders to determine important presentation topics, ideas for potential speakers and managing efforts to secure these and other details for event in respective meeting planning.
• Assists meeting planners with developing and updating event project timelines.
• Conducts the fulfillment of sponsorship details as outlined within the sponsorship agreement for assigned events & education products including in-person, virtual events, and certification programs.
  • Sponsorship fulfillment tasks may include items like requesting logos, mailing attendee lists, ordering sponsored gift items, developing sponsorship signage, etc.
• Coordinates communications relating to event sponsorships.
• Provides customer service support, including using positive telephone skills, responding promptly to e-mails and phone calls, etc., from customers/members inquiring about virtual education and meetings.
• Maintains sponsorship/advertiser/exhibitor databases.
• Supports all aspects of the Education & Events office operations, including following office procedures, organizing and using filing systems, maintaining department work areas, and related duties.
• Provides vacation and out of office coverage for the events team.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with management, staff members, and external contacts.
• Arrives at work on time and maintains a positive attendance record.
• Performs any other duties and projects as assigned.

 Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Event coordination or sponsorship experience is a plus.
• Proficient use of PC, including database management and Microsoft Office functions.
• Availability for occasional travel to be on-site for events.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background and MVR check.

NAMIC is proud to have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work! We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with this full-time position. Benefits include access to group medical, dental, and vision; a matched 401(k) plan; one paid day each year to volunteer with the charity of your choice; generous paid vacation; and more! We have a friendly yet professional work atmosphere where everyone enjoys working hard for the good of our members.

NAMIC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

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