A Message from David Pearce
As we wrap up the first quarter, our Political Engagement team is charging into what promises to be a defining election year for our industry — one that will shape the policy landscape for our members and policyholders across the country.
Looking back:
2025 was our most engaged year yet. Our Voice of America’s Insurers grassroots program ran 62 campaigns in 23 states, activating 50,000+ individuals. Insuring America PAC closed the year with $915,000 raised — a record for that point in the cycle.
Looking ahead — and toward November 2026:
That momentum has carried into 2026. We’ve already executed 25 grassroots campaigns in 11 states, and the PAC surpassed $1 million raised in February — the earliest ever. This early strength is critical as we approach the 2026 election season, which will determine the lawmakers who will shape insurance policy for years to come.
Our 2026 priorities:
- Combat legal system abuse
- Protect risk-based pricing
- Address auto insurance cost drivers
- Tackle catastrophe insurance challenges
- Support balanced utility liability policies
More details are available on our issues page.
How you can help in this election year:
We cannot enter the 2026 election season at half strength. By participating in the Voice of America’s Insurers grassroots program and learning more about Insuring America PAC — you help protect our industry by strengthening our influence with the candidates and policymakers who will be on the ballot in November.
If you’d like to get more involved, my team and I would welcome the opportunity to connect.
David Pearce
Department Vice President, Federal Government Relations and Political Engagement
REGISTER NOW (Password: DCLAD2026) for APCIA’s members-only, fly-in event, Legislative Action Day – Wednesday, May 20, The Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C. This event is for CEOs, government affairs professionals, and any APCIA member who wants to engage on federal legislation.
Why you should attend:
- Help make the industry’s voice heard by federal legislators.
- Meet with bipartisan members of the House and Senate.
- Learn about the federal issues impacting property casualty insurers.
APCIA will host a pre-LAD webinar on May 13, from 1-2 p.m. ET to help attendees get ready for the day.
Please note: Legal and Government Affairs Committee members are encouraged to attend that group’s in-person meeting on May 21. Learn more and register (Password: DCLAD2026).
2026 Grassroots Campaigns
We are just a few months into 2026, and it has already been a busy legislative session for Voice of America’s Insurers. To date, more than 25 grassroots campaigns have launched across 11 states and at the federal level, generating over 6,000 letters to legislators and more than 1,500 calls from over 6,000 advocates. Thanks to the continued support of APCIA members like you, Voice of America’s Insurers is already helping APCIA make a meaningful impact on key property and casualty industry priorities.
In Oregon, lawmakers considered HB 4098, a bad faith bill that could have driven up the cost of living and stifled growth for small businesses, which employ more than half of Oregon’s workforce. Thanks to a strong advocacy campaign — including 179 letters to legislators from APCIA members and consumers, 384 phone calls to legislators from consumers, and targeted social media ads reaching more than 4.4 million views — HB 4098 was defeated.
In Utah, lawmakers considered legislation to overturn the Utah Supreme Court’s Gardner v. Norman decision, which would have increased medical damage awards and insurance costs. A strong grassroots campaign — nearly 3,500 letters, more than 100 calls to key senators, and capital geo-fenced ads generating over 600,000 impressions — helped APCIA and its coalition stop the bill from advancing. Despite pressure from legislative leadership, the bill failed on the Senate floor, helping protect insurance affordability.
Thank you to everyone who has taken action to support Voice of America’s Insurers’ grassroots efforts this year. We still have several campaigns underway nationwide, including in Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Ohio. Be sure to check out our latest alerts and take action if there is an issue in your state that needs your voice.
Your voice matters. Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape the policies that impact the property and casualty insurance industry — and the 2026 election season is here. To support civic participation, APCIA’s Political Engagement team has created a Get Out the Vote Toolkit designed to make it easy to promote voter engagement within your company.
Additionally, Voice of America’s Insurers offers an easy-to-use voter tool to help you and your colleagues exercise your right to vote. With this tool, you can register to vote, check your registration status, view your sample ballot, and access other helpful election information. Get started today by downloading the toolkit or using the voter tool. For more information, feel free to contact Ivy Prater-Seifert at ivy.prater@apci.org.
The toolkit includes ready-to-use resources, such as key election dates, sample emails, social media posts, a voter tool, and more — everything you need to encourage participation in the electoral process.
Upcoming APCIA Events
Pre-LAD webinar on May 13, from 1-2 p.m. ET – Select the webinar on the registration page to receive a confirmation email with webinar dial-in info.
Advocacy Planning Conference – October 14-16, Tampa Marriott Water Street
Annual Meeting – November 1-3, Boston Marriott Copley Place
Questions about Grassroots? Contact bethany.dame@apci.org
Questions about the PAC? Contact bridget.sewell@apci.org