Full-Time

Government Affairs Associate

Insurance

Posted on 8/7/2025

Arch Capital Group

Arch Capital Group

Underwrites insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance

Compensation Overview

$79.9k - $107.9k/yr

+ Incentive Eligible

Williston Park, NY, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Category
Legal & Compliance (2)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Working knowledge of P&C insurance industry.
  • Understanding of state legislative and regulatory agencies including insurance department personnel and processes.
  • Analysis and research skills to determine the impact of legislative and regulatory proposals on Arch.
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on internal and external matters.
  • Strategic mindset. Ability to understand impacts and outcomes and course correct in response.
  • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products including Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word and Power Point; familiarity with remote access tools (VPN) and other web-based tools.
Responsibilities
  • Proactively monitor and research pending legislation and regulations of importance to Arch’s business units and lines of authority and keeping Arch informed
  • Tracking, analyzing, and anticipating P&C insurance developments and trends of impact to Arch and its business units.
  • Help develop Arch’s policy perspective and communicating that internally and externally. This may include the drafting of talking points, policy memoranda, comment letters, or other advocacy content.
  • Work with various trade associations to represent Arch’s concerns and priorities.
  • Identify political, legislative and regulatory risks and opportunities.
  • Maintain the legislative and regulatory change management system, analyzing for application and internally distributing content as appropriate.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans and solutions to recognize policy risks and opportunities, define, protect and advance Arch’s objectives and reputation.
  • Publish internal written communications regarding regulatory and legislative matters.
  • Develop a strong understanding of Arch P&C insurance products, services, and business strategies to effectively identify issues impacting Arch’s interests.
Desired Qualifications
  • Paralegal experience - desired

Arch Capital Group Ltd. operates globally in three segments: Insurance, Reinsurance, and Mortgage. The Insurance segment covers specialty lines, the Reinsurance segment handles property and casualty risk, and the Mortgage segment provides mortgage insurance and reinsurance products. The company underwrites policies, sets premiums to match risk, and earns investment income from premiums and investments. By focusing on disciplined underwriting, risk management, and capital allocation, Arch Capital aims to maintain financial strength and sustainable profitability while growing through prudent risk transfer.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Hamilton, Bermuda

Founded

1995

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Helix partnership with Somers Re provides expanded specialty insurance capacity globally.
  • Now Insurance investment positions Arch in high-growth AI medical liability segment.
  • $223 million green bond portfolio attracts ESG-focused institutional capital flows.

What critics are saying

  • GILTI tax rules impose 15% corporate tax on U.S. operations starting 2026.
  • Catastrophic hurricane losses in 2025 overwhelm property reinsurance reserves, force premium hikes.
  • FHFA capital requirements increase Arch MI reserves 10%, reducing return on equity.

What makes Arch Capital Group unique

  • Specialty insurance focus on difficult, unusual risks across 60 global offices.
  • World's largest mortgage insurer after acquiring AIG's United Guaranty in 2016.
  • Strategic minority stakes in Helix and Now Insurance expand AI-enabled capacity.

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