Michael O'Malley has been named senior vice president for public policy for the American Insurance Association (“AIA”), effective March 16.

As senior vice president, Mr. O'Malley will lead AIA's public policy development.

“We are excited for Mike to join our team,” said Leigh Ann Pusey, AIA's president and chief executive officer. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and a forward thinking approach to the policy issues facing the property-casualty industry. As a former employee of an AIA member company, Mike is well versed in the needs of our membership. His experience representing our industry throughout the country gives him an unparalleled perspective.”

“It's a tremendous thrill to be returning to AIA, an organization I've participated in for many years,” said Mr. O'Malley. “From the regulation of autonomous vehicles to modernizing commercial lines products, AIA is at the forefront of the major legislative and regulatory debates facing insurers. I'm excited to work with the membership on policies that foster innovation, promote efficient regulation, and emphasize the important societal role of our industry.”

Mr. O'Malley currently is the president of O'Malley Public Policy Collaborations, LLC. Previously, he was senior vice president, state government affairs and mandated business, for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, where he worked for more than 23 years.