APCIA Recognizes Westfield for Leadership in Advocacy

WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is proud to recognize Westfield with the President's Award for Leadership in Advocacy, honoring the company's outstanding commitment to advancing the property casualty insurance industry's advocacy priorities. The following statement may be attributed to David A. Sampson, APCIA's president and CEO.

"Westfield is a vital advocacy partner whose leadership, engagement, and commitment have strengthened our collective efforts to protect a competitive and affordable insurance marketplace," said Sampson. "At a time when consumers and communities face growing affordability and availability challenges, Westfield consistently steps forward to educate policymakers, mobilize stakeholders, and advance solutions that support healthy insurance markets. We are grateful for Westfield's partnership and pleased to recognize its exceptional leadership with the President's Award for Leadership in Advocacy."

Under CEO Ed Largent's leadership, Westfield has been a steadfast partner in advancing APCIA's advocacy priorities. Westfield Chief Operating Officer, Joe Kohmann and Government Affairs Senior Lead, Melissa Wheeler accepted the award on behalf of Westfield. Westfield's collaboration with APCIA reflects the important role member companies play in building understanding of the public policies affecting consumers, businesses, and the broader insurance marketplace. Through sustained engagement at both the state and federal levels, Westfield has helped strengthen the industry's ability to advocate effectively on behalf of policyholders and communities.

The President's Award for Leadership in Advocacy is awarded to APCIA member companies who are highly engaged in APCIA's advocacy initiatives and recognize the invaluable role they play in furthering the property and casualty industry's priorities on behalf of consumers and the marketplace.

About Westfield: Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd's of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with a workforce of more than 4,000, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $11 billion in assets. Learn more at www.westfieldinsurance.com.