Head of State Government Affairs Vice President -

Job Description We are seeking an experienced, strategic leader to serve as VP, Head of State Government Affairs for our property and casualty insurance organization. Working under the Senior Vice President of Government & Industry Relations, this role oversees state level legislative and regulatory strategy and manages a team of government affairs professionals and regulatory counsel. The ideal candidate brings deep insurance policy experience, proven management capability, and familiarity with emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, and their impact on insurance regulation, operations, and public policy. This role requires significant and meaningful interaction with key leaders and senior executives throughout the enterprise. Legislative & Regulatory Strategy Lead development and execution of comprehensive state legislative and regulatory priorities. Provide highest level government affairs advice to internal business partners. Identify, assess, and develop an advocacy strategy over legislative and regulatory risk arising from proposed and enacted insurance regulations, legislation, guidance, and supervisory activity with a focus on State DOIs, State Legislatures, NAIC, NCOIL. Develop and maintain regulatory risk intelligence reports and dashboards synthesizing market conduct examination themes, recurring product and rate‑filing objections, complaint trends, and enforcement signals to identify emerging regulatory and legislative risk by state and issue area. Translate regulatory insights into GIR strategy artifacts—including state risk heat maps, issue‑specific playbooks (e.g., claims practices, underwriting/rating transparency, consumer notices), and executive readouts that guide advocacy prioritization and regulator engagement. Leadership & Management Serve as a key member of the Government & Industry Relations and law department leadership teams with a focus on bringing innovation, data and analytics and technology into the practice group. Articulate a vision to drive enterprise state and regulatory priorities and help build reputation, capital and growth for the business. Significant experience advising senior leaders on complex matters. Manage and mentor a team of state government affairs staff, including legislative and regulatory counsel. Set strategic direction, priorities, and performance goals for the team. Ensure consistent, high‑quality legal, regulatory, and policy work across states. Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture within the Government Affairs department. Public Policy & Public Affairs Support Lead development of company positions on state public policy matters. Support public affairs efforts, including coordination of external communications, coalition campaigns, grassroots engagement, and issue‑advocacy initiatives. Partner with Communications and Public Affairs teams to align messaging and outreach strategies. Provide policy expertise for public education campaigns and thought‑leadership efforts. Emerging Technology & AI Policy Guide state policy strategy related to AI, data use, automation, and algorithmic accountability. Track AI‑related regulatory developments and advise internal stakeholders. Support the enterprise in developing responsible AI frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations. Communicate complex technology‑policy intersections clearly to non‑technical audiences. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has supervisory duties. Education and Experience 4 year Bachelor’s degree required; may also have advanced degree. 10+ years in state government affairs, legislative/regulatory policy, or related roles. Strong understanding of P&C insurance regulation, including rate and form issues, underwriting, claims, and consumer protection. Demonstrated success in legislative advocacy and regulatory engagement. Managerial experience, including leading staff and overseeing legal or regulatory counsel. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills. Preferred Experience with AI policy, data governance, and technology‑related regulatory frameworks. Public policy development experience within a regulated industry. Background supporting or coordinating public affairs or issue‑advocacy campaigns. Experience working with state insurance departments, legislatures, or industry trade groups. Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable policy recommendations. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations No Certification, License or Registration is required for the job. Functional Skills Enterprise Strategic Leadership: Sets and advances a forward‑looking policy and regulatory strategy aligned to long‑term enterprise objectives and evolving industry dynamics. Insurance & Regulatory Governance Expertise: Deep expertise in insurance regulation, public policy, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to anticipate and shape regulatory outcomes at scale. Technology, AI & Risk Insight: Executive‑level understanding of emerging technologies—particularly AI—and their implications for policy, regulation, risk management, and ethical governance. Policy Strategy & Influence: Leads the development and execution of enterprise policy positions and advocacy strategies that support growth, innovation, and risk mitigation. Executive Stakeholder Leadership: Builds and sustains senior‑level relationships with regulators, policymakers, industry bodies, and internal executives to influence outcomes and drive alignment. Organizational Leadership & Talent Development: Leads, develops, and scales high‑performing teams; establishes clear accountability, succession planning, and leadership bench strength. Enterprise Decision Making & Impact Delivery: Translates complex external policy and regulatory developments into actionable guidance, enabling informed executive decision‑making and measurable business impact. Change Leadership: Guides the organization through regulatory and technological change, balancing innovation, compliance, and enterprise risk. EEO and Equal Opportunity Statement Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment‑based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran. 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