Services
Thomas Mays Government Relations provides expertise in state government relations consulting, legislative and regulatory advocacy, policy development, guidance regarding state political action committees, coalition building, representation on state trade associations, and extensive legislative and regulatory relationships to help clients achieve their goals.
Tom also offers representation at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the National Council of Insurance Legislators.
CONSULTING
ADVOCACY
COALITION
BUILDING
INDUSTRY
ORGANIZATION
SUPPORT
Consulting, Strategic Guildance, Communication, Political Involvement
Thomas will work with your team to develop and execute strategies that best use your resources to achieve your company’s legislative and regulatory goals. Services include but are not limited to:
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Providing strategic advice and guidance.
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Development and implementation of a strategic plan of action designed with your team members.
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Setting up meetings for your company representatives with the California Governor’s office, the state legislature, California Department of Insurance, and other state agencies.
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Legislative and regulatory monitoring.
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Working with your team to develop effective messaging and talking points.
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Assistance in developing formal communications to legislative and regulatory bodies.
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Political and policy intelligence gathering and analysis.
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Providing guidance and understanding of the political environment.
Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy
With over 30 years’ experience in legislative and regulatory advocacy, understanding of the legislative and regulatory process, and his extensive relationships, Thomas can effectively represent your interests before the California Governor’s office, state legislative, and regulatory bodies. Services include:
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Representing your interests in California before the Governor’s office, the state legislature, California Department of Insurance, and other state agencies.
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Representing your company at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the National Council of Insurance Legislators.
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Developing and implementing a strategic plan to educate legislators or regulators on your issue.
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Working with your team to develop educational materials, position papers, and talking points.
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Identifying and targeting key policymakers, staff, and policy influencers.
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Providing you opportunities to build relationships with legislators and regulators.
Coalition Building
Engaging legislators or regulators on an issue may require the building of a broad-based coalition of stakeholders who will support your effort. Experience in coalition building, knowing the political landscape and policy influencers, having strong advocacy support, and giving the right message, are required for a successful outcome.
During his time at Pacific Life Insurance Company, Thomas formed and/or participated in several successful industry coalitions whom included a variety of stakeholders. These also included legislative and regulatory proposals that would have a significant impact on the life insurance industry. Whether your efforts are focused in the State Capitol, at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or the National Council of Insurance Legislators, a coalition can be very effective in achieving the right outcome.
Industry Organization Support: State Trade Associations, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, National Council of Insurance Legislators
As Vice President, Government Relations at Pacific Life Insurance, Thomas spent over 25 years representing the company on several state trade association Board of Directors as well as at the American Council of Life Insurers in Washington D.C.
Thomas held several leadership positions in those organizations including chairing the Board of Directors of the Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies, and the Texas Association of Life and Health Insurance. He also represented the company at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the National Council of Insurance Legislators.
Services include:
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Representing clients on state trade association boards, meetings, and conference calls.
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Representing clients at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or the National Council of Insurance Legislators.
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Monitoring and reporting on activity at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or the National Council of Insurance Legislators.