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.
MEMBERSHIP
2026-2027 Board OfficersLisa Holland, State Farm
TALHI Chair Kyle McGregor, National Farm Life April Beggs, BlueCross BlueShield of TX Tyler Laughlin, American Fidelity Ted Kennedy, Corebridge
TALHI Immediate Past Chair
2026-2027 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 is the Director of Operation and Member Services for TALHI. Teri is a highly experienced operations and administrative professional with a strong background in project planning, data management, and organizational leadership. With over two decades in the natural products industry in progressively responsible roles, including leading nationwide retail service operations, managing cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy. She specializes in coordinating complex initiatives, from large-scale meetings and trade shows to national audit and compliance efforts, while maintaining strong partnerships. Teri also has history working at the Texas State Capitol, for Lt. Governor Bob Bullock and for District Judges at the Travis County Courthouse. (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 |
Capitol E-Blasts
New Generation of Opportunity in Texas (May 2026)
Keeping Long-Term Promises: How Life Insurers Deliver for Texans (April 2026)
Investing in Texas (March 2026)
How Supplemental Benefits Help Texas Manage Financial Risk (February 2026)
Path to Financial Security (January 2026)
Reflecting on Our Shared Commitment to Texas (December 2025)