WASHINGTON —Lauryl D. Jackson has joined the Federal Relations Department of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) as vice president. She will lead congressional advocacy and strategy for consumers’ access to disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, paid family and medical leave, and other financial solutions. She will also lead ACLI’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.

“Lauryl has extensive experience leading effective campaigns that educate policymakers about important consumer issues,” said Joyce Meyer, ACLI executive vice president, government relations. “She is a welcome addition to our team and our ongoing work in support of policies that help 90 million American families protect their financial futures.” 

Jackson comes to ACLI from Johnson & Johnson, where she led government affairs and policy initiatives. Prior to Johnson & Johnson, she led congressional outreach efforts for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Jackson also has worked for the U.S. House Judiciary Committee and for three members of Congress.    

Jackson has a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish from Spelman College.

The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) advocates on behalf of 280 member companies dedicated to providing products and services that promote consumers’ financial and retirement security. 90 million American families depend on our members for life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, reinsurance, dental and vision and other supplemental benefits. ACLI represents member companies in state, federal and international forums for public policy that supports the industry marketplace and the families that rely on life insurers’ products for peace of mind. ACLI members represent 94 percent of industry assets in the United States.

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