Grassroots lobbying urged to pass industry's agenda. (NAIW Convention Report)

National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, July, 1994 by Gilbert, Evelyn

NEW ORLEANS, La.--Grassroots lobbying--including personal letters, phone calls and face-to-face visits--is the most effective way for agents and insurers to impact the legislative process, the National Association of Insurance Women were told at their annual meeting here. Letter writing is one of the most effective ways to reach and influence members of Congress, according to Pamela Allen, vice president of federal affairs for the Indianapolis, Ind.-based National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies.

"Members of Congress do pay attention to their mail," she said, noting that they may get 350-400 pieces a day. "It's not possible to read every letter, but they have staff whose responsibility it is to open and read the mail, sort and categorize it, keep...

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