Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers TALHI is an association of life and health insurers whose products provide Texans the ability to manage life’s financial risks with confidence and predictability. Products offered by TALHI members include life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, dental and vision coverage, and other supplemental benefits.
TALHI serves as the voice of its members and the industry, advocating for economic, legislative, and regulatory policies that support a robust and accessible insurance market capable of offering Texans an array insurance and financial products that will provide them protection and security for their future.
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2025-2026 Board OfficersTed Kennedy, Corebridge Skip Braziel, Prudential Lisa Holland, State Farm Kyle McGregor, National Farm Life Michael Hickey, Aflac 2025-2026 Board of DirectorsTALHI Team
Jennifer Ahrens Cawley Jennifer Cawley, JD, has worked in and around the Texas Capitol for nearly 30 years. For the last 15 years, Jennifer has raised the association’s profile with legislators and regulators, making TALHI one of the most respected state insurance trades in Texas. Prior to joining TALHI, Ms. Cawley served as Deputy Commissioner for the Life, Health and Licensing Program at the Texas Department of Insurance, served as an advisor to Governor Rick Perry, and served two state Senators. Ms. Cawley graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University and received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. (512) 651-3573 Teri Brittain Teri Brittain has over two decades of experience in operations, project management, creating streamlined solutions and leadership. Teri is known for strategic thinking, adaptability, and relationship-building. She was born and raised in Austin, Texas and has worked at the Travis County courthouse and the Texas Capitol under Lt. Governor Bob Bullock. (737) 247-9363
Jay A. Thompson Jay Thompson is with the firm of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC. He practices primarily in insurance regulatory and legislative areas, as well as litigation matters which affect both the life/health and property/casualty insurance companies. Thompson earned his BBA in Accounting from Texas Tech University and his JD from UT at Austin. In addition to representing other insurance associations, he has served as General Counsel for TALHI since its inception in 1997. Prior to that, he was General Counsel for one of its predecessors, the TLIA, for a number of years. Thompson also served with distinction in the US Air Force Reserves as a Judge Advocate from 1972 to 1999. Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC |
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