
August 4, 2026
(30 Sec. Read)
"City & State’s Upstate Power 100 puts a spotlight on the key players and other movers and shakers in New York’s distinctive upstate regions.
An accomplished lobbyist with over two decades of experience in insurance policy, Alexander Betke has the expertise and knowledge to navigate the halls of power in Albany. Betke has been engaged in a number of the recent insurance debates in Albany, including budget negotiations regarding auto insurance, homeowners' insurance, workers’ compensation and medical malpractice. His clients include the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the insurance companies MLMIC, The Doctors Company, GEICO and PERMA. Betke is a former Coxsackie town supervisor and longtime Democratic leader."