APCIA Hires Hanson to Lead National Advocacy and Coalition Strategy

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) announced the hiring of Meagan Myers Hanson as department vice president, advocacy, campaigns, and coalitions.

Hanson will lead APCIA’s integrated advocacy campaigns, coordinate national and state-based coalitions, and shape messaging and engagement strategies to advance APCIA’s public policy priorities across the legislative, regulatory, and judicial arenas.

“Meagan brings deep experience in strategic advocacy, public policy leadership, and coalition development-skills that will strengthen APCIA’s integrated campaigns across federal and state arenas,” said Nate Cook, APCIA’s chief strategy officer.

David A. Sampson, APCIA president and CEO, said Hanson “brings the experience and strategic perspective that underscore APCIA’s strong commitment to impactful advocacy campaigns and building broad, effective coalitions.

“Meagan’s leadership will further advance our work to address legal system abuse and ensure the continued availability and affordability of insurance for consumers and businesses nationwide,” he added.

Hanson joins APCIA with more than a decade of legal, policy, and government affairs experience, most recently serving as chief counsel for legal policy at Koch Capabilities, where she developed national strategies on emerging litigation and regulatory issues. Previously, she led Georgians for Lawsuit Reform as executive director, successfully advancing comprehensive tort reform initiatives, and expanding the organization’s advocacy, coalition, and PAC efforts.

Hanson also served in the Georgia General Assembly as a State Representative for House District 80. Her background includes senior legal and political roles with the American Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors, and in complex domestic litigation practice.