Advocacy at Our Company

American Family encourages you to participate in the democratic process as private citizens by voting and staying informed on pending public policy issues. You may personally volunteer in political activities and contribute personal resources to candidates and political parties.

Additionally, American Family has established political funding programs (Political Action Committees and Conduits) for employees and agents who want our collective voice to be heard. If you wish, you may make voluntary contributions to these programs, which in turn, make contributions to candidates. The company does not pressure individuals to contribute personal funds, nor will a decision on whether or how much to contribute factor into the relationship between you and the company.

Outside of the Government Affairs Department’s Political Action Center and services, it is not permissible to use American Family resources to advance your own personal political activities, and your personal activities should not in any way suggest that American Family is involved with or supportive of a candidate or issue. Participation in political activities must not interfere with your productivity or work performance.

American Family’s Government Affairs Department is responsible for all lobbying efforts with government officials on behalf of American Family. The law requires registration and reporting of activities by employees who communicate with government officials on behalf of American Family (or who perform work in support of the communication of others). If you are involved in such activities, you must notify the Government Affairs Department. You should not request reimbursement for any expenses incurred for lobbying or political activities on behalf of American Family without first contacting the Government Affairs Department.

Additionally, federal law prohibits providing any item of monetary value to Members of Congress and their employees. American Family must biannually certify that it has complied with this federal gift prohibition. Many of American Family’s operating states have similar laws. On behalf of the company, you should not provide any gifts, entertainment, in-kind contributions (such as your time, office supplies or use of office space), or travel to any government official without first discussing it with the Government Affairs Department.