AVP, Government Relations

Job description

This position is the face of Manulife to state regulatory and legislative bodies. The role also supports broader state and federal outreach across the business, as needed. In this capacity, the incumbent develops and maintains relationships with key regulators, industry and trade associations, legislators, consumer groups, and other stakeholders to advance the company’s interests. Given the high-profile nature of the role—which requires a sophisticated insurance regulatory professional capable of operating with considerable autonomy—the successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, negotiator, and creative problem-solver who demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing Manulife’s priorities across a wide variety of forums. Key Responsibilities: Individual Responsibilities: - Deliver product, new business/rerate, and marketing approvals in a timely manner to support business unit financial goals - Implement and manage the state and federal relations strategy, including meeting/call participation; drafting responses for complex state issues and position papers; supporting contracts and actuarial partners; developing regulatory tools; and setting, tracking, and executing...