American Family Insurance Group

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Insurance: Property, casualty, life and financial services.

Lobbying Interests:
Insurance legislation and regulation: property/casualty/life insurance issues, taxes, drones, home automation and employer related issues.

CEO Name:
William Westrate

Contact
MG
Monica Groves
6000 American Pkwy
Madison, WI 53783
(608) 242-4100 Ext. 30627
mgroves@amfam.com
http://www.amfam.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 69
Assembly Bill 69
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 147
Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: imposing requirements related to insurance data cybersecurity and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/17/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 415
Assembly Bill 415
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 483
Assembly Bill 483
Relating to: municipal raze orders for certain insured dwellings. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/11/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 622
Assembly Bill 622
Relating to: various changes to insurance laws, including issuance of funding agreements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 623
Assembly Bill 623
Relating to: motor vehicle service contracts and vehicle protection product warranties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 78
Senate Bill 78
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 160
Senate Bill 160
Relating to: imposing requirements related to insurance data cybersecurity and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 73

For
Notification Date
3/17/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 344
Senate Bill 344
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 195

For
Notification Date
2/3/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 408
Senate Bill 408
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 189

For
Notification Date
8/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 434
Senate Bill 434
Relating to: municipal raze orders for certain insured dwellings. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 107

For
Notification Date
6/25/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 588
Senate Bill 588
Relating to: various changes to insurance laws, including issuance of funding agreements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 114

For
Notification Date
10/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 655
Senate Bill 655
Relating to: motor vehicle service contracts and vehicle protection product warranties.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 129

For
Notification Date
10/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Insurance: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Transportation: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
4/5/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Workforce Development: Workforce Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Workforce Development

Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Driver Education
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Driver Education

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/29/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Relating to the personal property tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the personal property tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/1/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Reducing Recidivism and Removing Impediments to Ex-Offender Employment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reducing Recidivism and Removing Impediments to Ex-Offender Employment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/29/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

ATV Insurance Coverage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ATV Insurance Coverage

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/28/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Property and Casualty Insurance Underwriting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Property and Casualty Insurance Underwriting

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/7/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Autonomous Vehicles
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Autonomous Vehicles

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/7/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Access to Data
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Access to Data

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/7/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Cyber Security
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cyber Security

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/7/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Civil Justice Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Civil Justice Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/7/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Corporate Governance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Corporate Governance

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/7/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Raze Orders
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Raze Orders

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/7/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

State of Wisconsin response to COVID-19 as it relates to property and casualty insurance.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State of Wisconsin response to COVID-19 as it relates to property and casualty insurance.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/7/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2021
January - June
$15,158.58
2021
July - December
$11,891.79
2022
January - June
$10,418.10
2022
July - December
$22,757.04
Total $60,225.51
Total Hours Communicating 2021
January - June
51.75
2021
July - December
50.00
2022
January - June
32.50
2022
July - December
26.25
Total 160.50
Total Hours Other 2021
January - June
76.25
2021
July - December
46.75
2022
January - June
43.00
2022
July - December
79.00
Total 245.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
1%
2022
January - June
5%
2022
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: imposing requirements related to insurance data cybersecurity and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
5%
2022
January - June
5%
2022
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
1%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: imposing requirements related to insurance data cybersecurity and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
10%
2021
July - December
5%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: municipal raze orders for certain insured dwellings. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
20%
2021
July - December
33%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 14%
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
1%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: motor vehicle service contracts and vehicle protection product warranties.
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
1%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: various changes to insurance laws, including issuance of funding agreements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
1%
2022
January - June
5%
2022
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: motor vehicle service contracts and vehicle protection product warranties.
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
1%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: various changes to insurance laws, including issuance of funding agreements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
5%
2022
January - June
5%
2022
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: municipal raze orders for certain insured dwellings. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
33%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 8%

Budget Bill Subjects

2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
5%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 3%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 1%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
1%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total < 1%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total < 1%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total < 1%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
5%
2022
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
5%
2022
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
5%
2022
July - December
Total 3%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 2%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
5%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 2%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
5%
2022
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
15%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
15%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
25%
2022
July - December
30%
Total 17%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
6%
2022
January - June
35%
2022
July - December
40%
Total 18%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures