American Property Casualty Insurance Association

Chicago, IL · Founded 2004

Trade association promoting competitive private insurance markets for the benefit of consumers

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Service
Topic
Social Impact
Contact
David A Sampson

About Organization

American Property Casualty Insurance Association promotes and protects the viability of a competitive private insurance market through advocacy, member services, and policy development. Founded in 2004 and based in Chicago, IL, the organization operates with $77.8 million in annual revenue and 139 employees representing property and casualty insurers nationwide.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Research Impact

Conducts research and evaluation to inform best practices and demonstrate program effectiveness.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$77.8M

+10.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$70.1M

-1.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$181.6M

+5.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

139

+2.2% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $77,845,711 $70,079,421 $181,565,209 139
2023 $70,416,266 $71,091,760 $172,600,156 136
2022 $62,070,761 $59,177,169 $156,977,630 140
2020 $54,552,876 $56,016,201 $148,238,330 145
2019 $58,182,441 $57,983,903 $141,827,048 146
2018 $44,429,021 $43,701,417 $121,983,133 120

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Property Casualty Insurance Association

Event Sponsorship

Provides event sponsorship designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Direct Services

Delivers targeted programs and resources to address community needs and advance organizational mission.

Capacity Building

Strengthens organizational effectiveness through infrastructure development, training, and strategic partnerships.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Property Casualty Insurance Association.

DA

David A Sampson

President & Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $2,978,704
JZ

JOSEPH Zielezienski

Exec VP & Chief Legal Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $736,584
PC

Paul C Blume

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $651,387
SA

Scott A Joyner

SENIOR VP AND Chief Information Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $363,556
AO

Alan Ogilvie

Director (term beg 2/204)
1 hrs/week
AR

Angela Rinella

Director (term beg 2/2024)
1 hrs/week
CS

Chris Schaper

Director (term beg 2/2024)
1 hrs/week
CK

Craig Kliethermes

Director (term beg 6/2024)
1 hrs/week
DC

Daniel C Bridge

Director (Term End 12/2024)
1 hrs/week
JM

Jonathan Michael

Director (Term End 6/2024)
1 hrs/week
JT

Joseph Tocco

Director (term end 1/2024)
1 hrs/week
KK

Kevin Kerridge

Director (Term End 6/2024)
1 hrs/week
KM

Kristen Martin

Director (term beg 10/2024)
1 hrs/week
LP

Lucy Pilko

Director (term beg 2/2024)
1 hrs/week
MK

Michael Kerner

Director (term beg 1/2024)
1 hrs/week
PZ

Peter Zaffino

Director (term end 1/2024)
1 hrs/week
RP

Richard P Creedon

Director (Term End 7/2024)
1 hrs/week
RV

Richard V Poirier

Director (term end 1/2024)
1 hrs/week
SI

Seth Ingall

Director (Term end 2/2024)
1 hrs/week
WP

Wayne Peacock

Director (term beg 2/2024)
1 hrs/week
NW

NATHANIEL Wienecke

Sr VP, Fed Gov Relations, & Pol Eng (Term End 10/2024)
Full-time
Compensation: $1,118,424
RM

Robert M Gordon

Sr VP, Policy, Research, & Int'l
Full-time
Compensation: $726,347
CH

Claire Howard

Sr VP, Gen Counsel & Corp Sec
Full-time
Compensation: $571,345
AS

Adam Shores

Sr VP, State Gov Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $459,219
JH

Jessica H Hanna

Sr VP, Public Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $438,163
KC

Kate Carey

Acting Head of Fed gov relations & pol eng
Full-time
Compensation: $377,714
DP

DAVID PEARCE Jr

Dept VP, Tax Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $357,373
DL

Donald L Griffin

Sr Dept VP, Project Coordinator
Full-time
Compensation: $355,275
SW

Stephen W Broadie

VP, Financial & Counsel (Term end 12/2024)
Full-time
Compensation: $351,590
DS

David Snyder

VP, International Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $314,170

Milestones

2004

Organization Founded

2004

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2024

Significant Growth

2024

Expanded operations and impact through increased funding and program development.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

MW
Mark Wachholz Sr VP, Chief Financial Officer, & Treasurer 40.0 hrs/week · $534,373
JH
June Holmes former chief operating officer and treasurer
AS
Alan Schnitzer Director, Chair 1.0 hrs/week
AH
Allen Houck Director 1.0 hrs/week
AJ
Anthony J Kuczinski Director, Immediate Past Chair (term end 1/2024) 1.0 hrs/week
BW
Bruce W Sanderson Director 1.0 hrs/week
CJ
Christopher J Swift Director 1.0 hrs/week
CW
Cina Welch Director 1.0 hrs/week
DP
Daniel Pitcher Director 1.0 hrs/week
DA
David A Bell Director 1.0 hrs/week
DT
David Thompson Director 1.0 hrs/week
DE
Dino E Robusto Director, Chair-Elect 1.0 hrs/week
EJ
Edward J Largent III Director 1.0 hrs/week
GJ
Gregory J Crabb Director 1.0 hrs/week
HB
Heather Boyer Director 1.0 hrs/week
JJ
Jim Jacobs Director 1.0 hrs/week
JM
Jim MacPhee Director 1.0 hrs/week
JA
John Ammendola Director 1.0 hrs/week
JB
John Bruno Director 1.0 hrs/week
JC
John C Roche Director 1.0 hrs/week
JM
John Marchioni Director 1.0 hrs/week
JP
Joseph P Lacher Jr Director 1.0 hrs/week
JC
Juan C Andrade Director 1.0 hrs/week
KT
Kristof Terryn Director 1.0 hrs/week
LC
Lisa Corless Director 1.0 hrs/week
LP
Louis Petrillo Director 1.0 hrs/week
ME
Marc E Schmittlein Director 1.0 hrs/week
MJ
Marc J Adee Director 1.0 hrs/week
MJ
Martin J Welch Director 1.0 hrs/week
MC
Michael Campbell Director 1.0 hrs/week
MF
Michael F Gerik Director 1.0 hrs/week
MT
Michael T Gray Director 1.0 hrs/week
MZ
Michael Zukerman Director 1.0 hrs/week
MA
Mitchell A Livingston Director 1.0 hrs/week
MN
Monica Ningen Director 1.0 hrs/week
PC
Patrick Callahan Director 1.0 hrs/week
PG
Peter G McPartland Director 1.0 hrs/week
RS
Richard Sims Director 1.0 hrs/week
RR
Robin Russo Director 1.0 hrs/week
SA
Scott A Shatraw Director 1.0 hrs/week
SJ
Steven Johnston Director 1.0 hrs/week
SL
Steven L Patterson Director 1.0 hrs/week
TM
T Michael Miller Director 1.0 hrs/week
TO
TJ Obrokta Jr Director 1.0 hrs/week
TS
Ted Shallcross Director 1.0 hrs/week
TY
Telisa Yancy Director 1.0 hrs/week
TG
Timothy G NeCastro Director 1.0 hrs/week
TK
Timothy Kenefick Director 1.0 hrs/week
TC
Tommy Coshatt Director 1.0 hrs/week
TR
Tracy Ryan Director 1.0 hrs/week
WR
W Robert Berkley Jr Director 1.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$11.5M

Highest Paid

$3.1M

David A Sampson

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
David A Sampson President & Chief Executive Officer $2,978,704 $97,350 $3,076,054 40
Nathaniel Wienecke SR VP, Fed Gov Relations, & Pol Eng (Term End 10/2024) $1,118,424 $105,077 $1,223,501 40
Joseph Zielezienski EXEC VP & Chief Legal Officer $736,584 $39,505 $776,089 40
Paul C Blume Chief Operating Officer $651,387 $116,317 $767,704 40
Robert M Gordon SR VP, Policy, Research, & Int'L $726,347 $39,505 $765,852 40
Claire Howard SR VP, Gen Counsel & Corp SEC $571,345 $69,007 $640,352 40
Mark Wachholz SR VP, Chief Financial Officer, & Treasurer $534,373 $37,481 $571,854 40
Adam Shores SR VP, State Gov Relations $459,219 $81,244 $540,463 40
Jessica H Hanna SR VP, Public Affairs $438,163 $79,408 $517,571 40
Kate Carey Acting Head Of Fed Gov Relations & Pol Eng $377,714 $103,191 $480,905 40
David Pearce JR DEPT VP, Tax Policy $357,373 $107,814 $465,187 40
Donald L Griffin SR DEPT VP, Project Coordinator $355,275 $100,709 $455,984 40
Scott A Joyner Senior VP And Chief Information Officer $363,556 $87,214 $450,770 40
Stephen W Broadie VP, Financial & Counsel (Term End 12/2024) $351,590 $72,951 $424,541 40
David Snyder VP, International Policy $314,170 $75,081 $389,251 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$25K Grants Received
$2.4M Grants Given
35 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
RA
Reinsurance Association Of America
$25K

Top Grantees

34 total
AP
Apcia Political Account CHICAGO, IL
$995K
AC
Apcia California Pac SACRAMENTO, CA
$229K
AP
Apcia Political Account I CHICAGO, IL
$157K
CF
Californians for Fair Pay SACRAMENTO, CA
$100K
FJ
Florida Justice Reform Institute TAMPA, FL
$100K
OF
Ohioans For A Healthy Economy COLUMBUS, OH
$100K
ON
One Nation WASHINGTON, DC
$100K
AT
American Tort Reform Association WASHINGTON, DC
$75K
TF
Texans For Lawsuit Reform HOUSTON, TX
$75K
CO
Committee On Capital Markets Reg CAMBRIDGE, MA
$50K
+24 more grantees
Reinsurance Association Of America Apcia Political Account Apcia California Pac Apcia Political Account I Californians for Fair Pay Florida Justice Reform Institute Ohioans For A Healthy Economy One Nation American Tort Reform Association Texans For Lawsuit Reform Committee On Capital Markets Reg Congressional Hispanic Caucus Right Vote Inc. Lawsuit Reform Alliance Of Ny American Action Forum Center For American Ideas Global War On Terrorism Foundation Finer Carolina Fund House Majority Forward Insurance Legislators Foundation Wmc Issues Mobilization Council Western Caucus Foundation Western Governors Association Insurance Alliance Of Michigan Apcia Colorado Pac Ncsl Foundation For State Legislatures Casa Project Inc. International Republican Institute Lacasa South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation Washington Legal Foundation
Reinsurance Association Of America Apcia Political Account Apcia California Pac Apcia Political Account I Californians for Fair Pay Florida Justice Reform Institute Ohioans For A Healthy Economy One Nation American Tort Reform Association Texans For Lawsuit Reform Committee On Capital Markets Reg Congressional Hispanic Caucus Right Vote Inc. Lawsuit Reform Alliance Of Ny American Action Forum Center For American Ideas Global War On Terrorism Foundation Finer Carolina Fund House Majority Forward Insurance Legislators Foundation Wmc Issues Mobilization Council Western Caucus Foundation Western Governors Association Insurance Alliance Of Michigan Apcia Colorado Pac Ncsl Foundation For State Legislatures Casa Project Inc. International Republican Institute Lacasa South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation Washington Legal Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
13 Registrations
3 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 3 total

American Property Casualty Insurance Association
10 filings
Self
American Property Casualty Insurance Association Fka Property Casualty Insurers
2 filings
Self
American Property Casualty Insurers Association
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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8700 West Bryn Mawr Suite 1200s Chicago, IL 606313512