[Hiring] Head of State Government Affairs Vice President @Allstate

Role 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.

Allstate’s State Government Affairs team develops and advances Allstate’s state legislative and regulatory strategy, that will produce favorable outcomes and fosters positive and effective ongoing relationships with government officials.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Compensation offered for this role is 0.00 - 0.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
• The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

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.