Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager Property Liability Counselling, this Senior Counsel, Government & Industry Relations will be required to lead ACG’s government relations and advocacy strategy. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with other teams within Law & Regulation to ensure that ACG’s strategy and deliverables for market conduct, product counseling and regulatory requests are best in practice. The incumbent in this role will work with a variety of different stakeholder groups across the business and should have a demonstrated expertise in Property & Casualty insurance. Successful candidates for this role should have knowledge of Insurance Products, Claims and Underwriting, Regulatory Affairs, Privacy and Advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with key government stakeholders and regulatory officials in the five provinces where ACG conducts business.
- Develop positions and responses to political and regulatory activities and consultations. Work with the Senior Manager, PL Counseling to anticipate and identify regulatory and public policy issues and develop strategic solutions to effectively advance ACG’s goals and put ACG in a position to influence public policy on insurance matters.
- Provide consultation, training, and guidance to business leads participating on industry committees. Develop briefings on key topics to prepare Senior Leadership for industry/government meetings and positively influence national and regional goals.
- Track and complete regular and timely reporting on trends, risks, direction, issues, and key developments related to advocacy, legal and regulatory trends, issues.
- Prepare for and represent on various industry committees to advocate for ACG position.
Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advocacy.
- Demonstrated strategic and dynamic thinking mindset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canada’s market conduct and regulatory environment.
- Ability to lead and build relationships across multiple areas of the business.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and navigate competing priorities and agendas successfully.
- Capable of communicating effectively with people of varying levels of experience and insurance knowledge, including C-level executives.
- An aptitude and experience in leveraging data
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
- Continuous improvement mindset
Education
- Law degree from a Canadian law school or equivalent
- Member of the Ontario Bar in good standing
- 10 + years of Insurance, Corporate Law and/or Litigation.
- Strong understanding of the political environment and the implications for the Property and Casualty Industry.
- Experience in a highly regulated environment
Experience
- 10 or more years of experience (Preferred)
- French language ability preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job does not have supervisory duties.
#LI-KA1
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Good Hands. Greater Together.®
Our purpose
Providing protection to help people achieve their hopes and dreams has always been Allstate’s purpose. It’s the why behind everything we do.
Our purpose points us to our destination, but Our Behaviors help us get there.
Collaborate:
Being united helps us reach collective goals and brings out the best in each of us individually. It gives us more opportunities to learn, grow and add value to what we do each day.
Challenge Ideas:
In a world where change is certain, we want to lead it positively. So we rely on the collective expertise of our employees to consider different options and create the best path forward toward progress — in our industry and beyond.
Provide Clarity:
When expectations are clear, goals are easier to meet. We’re working together in new ways to make sure we know where we’re going and the role we all play in getting there. To save time and focus on what matters most: helping people achieve their hopes and dreams.
Provide Feedback:
Every bold idea deserves the chance to grow to excellence. Candid, helpful feedback empowers us to keep making things better for our customers, our communities and fellow employees.
Working in Sales
What We Do:
As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.
How We Support You:
Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.
Make An Impact:
As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands ® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make our employees, too.
As part of our team, we want you to love where you work, and that starts by giving you the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on inclusion creates an environment where you can connect and belong. Our goal is for you to feel trusted, heard and empowered to express yourself. When you thrive, we all thrive. And this year, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Diversity, and one of America’s Best Large Employers.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level each day. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures that you have access to development programs designed to propel your career forward. As you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to do meaningful work and make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world, can be even greater when we work together.
Good Hands. Greater Together.
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager Property Liability Counselling, this Senior Counsel, Government & Industry Relations will be required to lead ACG’s government relations and advocacy strategy. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with other teams within Law & Regulation to ensure that ACG’s strategy and deliverables for market conduct, product counseling and regulatory requests are best in practice. The incumbent in this role will work with a variety of different stakeholder groups across the business and should have a demonstrated expertise in Property & Casualty insurance. Successful candidates for this role should have knowledge of Insurance Products, Claims and Underwriting, Regulatory Affairs, Privacy and Advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with key government stakeholders and regulatory officials in the five provinces where ACG conducts business.
- Develop positions and responses to political and regulatory activities and consultations. Work with the Senior Manager, PL Counseling to anticipate and identify regulatory and public policy issues and develop strategic solutions to effectively advance ACG’s goals and put ACG in a position to influence public policy on insurance matters.
- Provide consultation, training, and guidance to business leads participating on industry committees. Develop briefings on key topics to prepare Senior Leadership for industry/government meetings and positively influence national and regional goals.
- Track and complete regular and timely reporting on trends, risks, direction, issues, and key developments related to advocacy, legal and regulatory trends, issues.
- Prepare for and represent on various industry committees to advocate for ACG position.
Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advocacy.
- Demonstrated strategic and dynamic thinking mindset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canada’s market conduct and regulatory environment.
- Ability to lead and build relationships across multiple areas of the business.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and navigate competing priorities and agendas successfully.
- Capable of communicating effectively with people of varying levels of experience and insurance knowledge, including C-level executives.
- An aptitude and experience in leveraging data
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
- Continuous improvement mindset
Education
- Law degree from a Canadian law school or equivalent
- Member of the Ontario Bar in good standing
- 10 + years of Insurance, Corporate Law and/or Litigation.
- Strong understanding of the political environment and the implications for the Property and Casualty Industry.
- Experience in a highly regulated environment
Experience
- 10 or more years of experience (Preferred)
- French language ability preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job does not have supervisory duties.
#LI-KA1
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Good Hands. Greater Together.®
Our purpose
Providing protection to help people achieve their hopes and dreams has always been Allstate’s purpose. It’s the why behind everything we do.
Our purpose points us to our destination, but Our Behaviors help us get there.
Collaborate:
Being united helps us reach collective goals and brings out the best in each of us individually. It gives us more opportunities to learn, grow and add value to what we do each day.
Challenge Ideas:
In a world where change is certain, we want to lead it positively. So we rely on the collective expertise of our employees to consider different options and create the best path forward toward progress — in our industry and beyond.
Provide Clarity:
When expectations are clear, goals are easier to meet. We’re working together in new ways to make sure we know where we’re going and the role we all play in getting there. To save time and focus on what matters most: helping people achieve their hopes and dreams.
Provide Feedback:
Every bold idea deserves the chance to grow to excellence. Candid, helpful feedback empowers us to keep making things better for our customers, our communities and fellow employees.
Working in Claims
What We Do:
Your ability to quickly and calmly make smart decisions can make a huge difference in how confident customers feel throughout the claims process. And as you support our customers, we’re there to support you.
How We Support You:
We empower your success starting day one. You’ll have access to everything you need to grow professionally while helping our customers get their lives back on track.
Make An Impact:
Helping customers with their claims is about learning their stories, not just processing their paperwork. You can take pride in the fact that you’re providing invaluable guidance and helping to build continued trust in our company.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands ® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make our employees, too.
As part of our team, we want you to love where you work, and that starts by giving you the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on inclusion creates an environment where you can connect and belong. Our goal is for you to feel trusted, heard and empowered to express yourself. When you thrive, we all thrive. And this year, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Diversity, and one of America’s Best Large Employers.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level each day. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures that you have access to development programs designed to propel your career forward. As you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to do meaningful work and make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world, can be even greater when we work together.
Good Hands. Greater Together.
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager Property Liability Counselling, this Senior Counsel, Government & Industry Relations will be required to lead ACG’s government relations and advocacy strategy. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with other teams within Law & Regulation to ensure that ACG’s strategy and deliverables for market conduct, product counseling and regulatory requests are best in practice. The incumbent in this role will work with a variety of different stakeholder groups across the business and should have a demonstrated expertise in Property & Casualty insurance. Successful candidates for this role should have knowledge of Insurance Products, Claims and Underwriting, Regulatory Affairs, Privacy and Advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with key government stakeholders and regulatory officials in the five provinces where ACG conducts business.
- Develop positions and responses to political and regulatory activities and consultations. Work with the Senior Manager, PL Counseling to anticipate and identify regulatory and public policy issues and develop strategic solutions to effectively advance ACG’s goals and put ACG in a position to influence public policy on insurance matters.
- Provide consultation, training, and guidance to business leads participating on industry committees. Develop briefings on key topics to prepare Senior Leadership for industry/government meetings and positively influence national and regional goals.
- Track and complete regular and timely reporting on trends, risks, direction, issues, and key developments related to advocacy, legal and regulatory trends, issues.
- Prepare for and represent on various industry committees to advocate for ACG position.
Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advocacy.
- Demonstrated strategic and dynamic thinking mindset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canada’s market conduct and regulatory environment.
- Ability to lead and build relationships across multiple areas of the business.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and navigate competing priorities and agendas successfully.
- Capable of communicating effectively with people of varying levels of experience and insurance knowledge, including C-level executives.
- An aptitude and experience in leveraging data
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
- Continuous improvement mindset
Education
- Law degree from a Canadian law school or equivalent
- Member of the Ontario Bar in good standing
- 10 + years of Insurance, Corporate Law and/or Litigation.
- Strong understanding of the political environment and the implications for the Property and Casualty Industry.
- Experience in a highly regulated environment
Experience
- 10 or more years of experience (Preferred)
- French language ability preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job does not have supervisory duties.
#LI-KA1
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Good Hands. Greater Together.®
Our purpose
Providing protection to help people achieve their hopes and dreams has always been Allstate’s purpose. It’s the why behind everything we do.
Our purpose points us to our destination, but Our Behaviors help us get there.
Collaborate:
Being united helps us reach collective goals and brings out the best in each of us individually. It gives us more opportunities to learn, grow and add value to what we do each day.
Challenge Ideas:
In a world where change is certain, we want to lead it positively. So we rely on the collective expertise of our employees to consider different options and create the best path forward toward progress — in our industry and beyond.
Provide Clarity:
When expectations are clear, goals are easier to meet. We’re working together in new ways to make sure we know where we’re going and the role we all play in getting there. To save time and focus on what matters most: helping people achieve their hopes and dreams.
Provide Feedback:
Every bold idea deserves the chance to grow to excellence. Candid, helpful feedback empowers us to keep making things better for our customers, our communities and fellow employees.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands ® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make our employees, too.
As part of our team, we want you to love where you work, and that starts by giving you the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on inclusion creates an environment where you can connect and belong. Our goal is for you to feel trusted, heard and empowered to express yourself. When you thrive, we all thrive. And this year, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Diversity, and one of America’s Best Large Employers.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level each day. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures that you have access to development programs designed to propel your career forward. As you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to do meaningful work and make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world, can be even greater when we work together.
Good Hands. Greater Together.SM
Benefits
Experience the benefits that make Allstate a great place to work.
*Benefits vary based on position.
Health
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- HSAs and FSAs
- Wellbeing programs
- Free therapy sessions
Retirement
- 401(k) plan
- Pension plan
- Free financial counseling
Work-life balance
- Paid time off
- Work flexibility
Career development
- Talent shares
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning opportunities
For a full description of Allstate’s benefits visit our benefits page
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