Case Studies
At Quorum Public Affairs, every engagement tells a story of strategy, collaboration, and results. Our case studies highlight the challenges our clients faced, the tailored approaches we developed, and the measurable outcomes that followed. From legislative wins to community impact, these examples showcase how Quorum’s insight, relationships, and experience turn complex issues into meaningful progress.
Legislative Advocacy
Client American Insurance Association
Industry Insurance
Challenge In 2001, the Texas Legislature was considering three measures that threatened key operations for AIA member insurers. The association needed expert, well-connected representation to quickly educate stakeholders and mobilize grassroots campaigns to protect its members’ interests.
Solution Quorum mobilized statewide campaigns and built strategic coalitions to defend AIA’s interests, successfully blocking two of three proposed legislative measures and safeguarding a competitive insurance marketplace.
Results Quorum’s strategy secured a gubernatorial veto and strengthened AIA’s influence with key legislators, even when Senate reform fell short by one vote.
Strategic Communications
Client ExxonMobil
Industry Oil and Gas
Challenge Although ExxonMobil had strong national and global public affairs programs, the company sought to raise its profile and influence at the state level in Texas. They engaged Quorum Public Affairs to design and launch a targeted strategic communications program to address this need.
Solution Quorum designed a program to communicate the company’s economic impact and support its government relations efforts in Texas.
Results The program earned strong praise from ExxonMobil and Texas officials, prompting plans to replicate its success in other key states.
Alliance Development
Client Texas Coalition for Capital
Industry Nonprofit
Challenge Late in the 2003 Texas legislative session, a coalition of venture capital firms engaged Quorum to advocate for legislation supporting economic development. Quorum identified the broader challenge of long-term access to capital and the need to align clients with key influencers for a sustained, strategic impact.
Solution Quorum spearheaded the formation of the Texas Coalition for Capital, bringing together top business, academic, and civic leaders to drive policies and programs that support economic development and long-term access to capital in Texas.
Results The Coalition has become a respected force in Texas, linking companies with capital and promoting job creation across the state.
Government Relations
Client Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions
Industry Insurance
Challenge Facing skyrocketing mold-related claims, increased regulatory scrutiny, and contentious debate over credit scoring, TCAIS engaged Quorum Public Affairs to define the issues and advocate for Texas insurers’ positions. Quorum’s challenge was to raise awareness of the potential negative impacts of proposed legislation that threatened the reforms designed to enhance competition and reduce regulation.
Solution Quorum helped TCAIS build broad support across legislators, industry stakeholders, and the community to safeguard competitive insurance policies in Texas.
Results Quorum’s strategic communications helped TCAIS defeat the legislation, educate key lawmakers, and build lasting, proactive relationships for ongoing influence in Texas insurance policy.