AVP Public Policy Initiatives

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years.

Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role;

the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$136,100.00 - $224,500.00

Target Openings

What Is the Opportunity?

As a AVP, Public Policy Initiatives, you will lead public policy initiatives and education campaigns within the Travelers Institute to further dialogue on issues impacting the insurance industry.

You have the opportunity to represent Travelers internally with employees and externally with the public, customers, agents / brokers and others to advance Travelers reputation in the community and in the marketplace.

You will lead a team that leverages Travelers' risk management expertise and build relationships across sectors (academia, government, business, civic organizations and more) to elevate public dialogue.

Successful initiatives drive value for communities and our business.

What Will You Do?

• Provides leadership to entire business area while inspiring commitment and pride in the work of the organization.
• Oversees and builds ongoing relationships with key thought leaders, research organizations, trade groups and others leading dialogue on public policy issues of interest to the industry.
• By partnering with leaders across business lines and functional areas, develops Institute initiatives that add value to the business and the community.

Influences leaders across the enterprise, driving engagement and collaboration.

• Prioritizes and makes decisions on what issues and initiatives the Company takes on. Responsible for public engagement and communications strategies, making decisions, building buy-in and consensus, and influencing decisions.
• Maintains subject matter expertise on relevant public policy and economic issues.
• Regularly speaks at external events / conferences and to the media on behalf of the Company on emerging issues / initiatives.
• Presents to top agents and business relationships; engages with and advises field leadership on how to leverage activities for these groups.
• Works closely with legal teams to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. Oversees team compliance and documentation of protocols in this area.
• Up to 30% travel
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Master's Degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of related work experience in public policy, legal, communications or marketing preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public policy and economic issues, insurance industry, corporate responsibility or sustainability programs and public sector organization activities and operations preferred.

What is a Must Have?

Bachelor's Degree required.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement : Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.

If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account.

You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.

• Paid Time Off : Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program : The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.

In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.

Volunteer Encouragement : We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.

Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http : / / careers.travelers.com / life-at-travelers / benefits / .