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 Prior to the formation of Mackin & Casey, Bob Mackin, Principal, founded and served as president of Mackin & Company for 25 years.
Bob has fostered the growth of several public and private sector associations and foundations, including the Association of Financial Guaranty Insurers (AFGI), the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), the Industry Education Council to NCOIL (the IEC), the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), the Insurance Legislators Foundation, and the NCLGS Foundation.
Bob has recently published several articles in insurance trade press, as well as in mainstream media outlets.
He was also featured in a recent panel discussion on aspects of government relations for association management professionals.
Before founding Mackin & Company, Bob’s career included several tours of duty in government, politics, and the media.
Bob served as Assistant State Insurance Commissioner in California, Executive Assistant to the New York State Superintendent of Insurance, Staff Director of the New York Senate Insurance Committee, and Director of Public Affairs for the New York State Urban Development Corporation (UDC). Bob also served as campaign press secretary to U.S. Senator James L. Buckley, and began his career as a press aide to the New York Attorney General.
As a political consultant, Bob compiled a won-lost record of 12-1.
Bob also had an extensive career as a journalist, including a stint as Associate Editor of Parade. His articles have appeared in mainstream publications such as the New York Times, Newsweek, and TV Guide, as well as several insurance and other trade press outlets.
Bob holds a Master’s degree in communication from Fordham University Graduate School and a Bachelor’s from Fordham College. He was president of the Fordham University Graduate Student Association.
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