Senior Manager, Government Affairs and Regulatory Policy

The role

This individual contributor will build regulatory strategy and manage relationships with regulators and legislators to protect and grow the business. You will track legislation, translate regulatory developments into guidance for internal teams, and represent the company at industry meetings.

What you will do

• Track legislation, rulemaking, and market-conduct developments.
• Build direct relationships with regulators, legislators, legislative staff, and trade associations.
• Plan and lead proactive outreach to state insurance regulators.
• Represent Branch and its affiliates in industry coalitions and working groups.
• Translate proposed and enacted laws into practical guidance for internal teams.
• Write comment letters, position papers, and testimony.
• Support product team rate, form, and regulatory filings.
• Register as a lobbyist where required.
• Manage outside lobbyists, consultants, or advisers.
• Flag regulatory risks and opportunities to senior leaders.

Required qualifications

• About 5 years of experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, or something closely related.
• A track record of owning a regulatory or legislative portfolio.
• Solid understanding of how legislatures and regulatory agencies work, including rulemaking.
• Strong writing and speaking skills.
• Ability to build relationships with regulators, legislators, and trade groups.
• Willingness to register as a lobbyist where required.
• Willingness to travel when the job calls for it.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice to have

• Insurance industry experience
• Relationships with regulators and work on rate, form, or regulatory advocacy
• Experience at a state department of insurance or another state agency
• Familiarity with personal lines property and casualty insurance
• Experience advising product, underwriting, or compliance teams on regulatory issues
• A law degree or a policy-related graduate degree

Benefits

• Above-market salary
• Pay equity and transparency
• Remote-first with work from home set-up and monthly internet provided
• Flexible YouTime
• $1000 toward next vacation after first year
• Employee stock options
• Medical, vision, dental
• 401k and contribution matching

Before you apply

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About the company

Branch is a digital insurance company that makes home, auto, renters, and umbrella coverage simpler and more affordable. They use data, tech, and automation to simplify insurance and pass savings to members.