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CREIGHTON JOINS WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE BOARD
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ACUITY NAMED TOP EMPLOYER FOR NEW GRADUATES
Sheboygan, WI (3/3/22) - Acuity is named a Top Entry Level Employer for 2022 by CollegeGrad.com, ranked at 178 out of 500 companies on the list. The insurer plans to hire 130 employees this year. “Based on the ‘normal’ of today, we are continuing to expand our hybrid, flexible work policy with our expanded geographical recruiting throughout our operating territory,” said Joan Ravanelli Miller, Acuity General Counsel and Vice President - Human Resources. “Acuity’s staff expansion is an investment in our future,” said Ben Salzmann, Acuity President and CEO. “Our continued growth means that not only are we able to provide rewarding jobs to new hires, but also to offer tremendous advancement potential for employees who seek it.” The insurer will hire staff across all areas of its operations, including processors, underwriters, programmers, technical support staff, analysts, claims professionals, loss control representatives, field staff, maintenance staff, and others. For more information, visit www.acuity.com/careers. Acuity has earned multiple awards as a great place to work, including being named to Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list (ranked at #26 in the nation out of 500 companies on the list), named to Forbes’ lists of America’s Best-in-State Employers, and ranked #1 in the nation among Glassdoor’s 20 Highest Rated Companies for Work/Life Balance During COVID-19 for two consecutive years. Acuity Insurance, headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, insures over 125,000 businesses, including 300,000 commercial vehicles, and nearly a half million homes and private passenger autos across 30 states. Rated A+ by A.M. Best and S&P, Acuity employs over 1,500 people. 26 | APRIL 2022 |
wisconsin INDEPENDENT AGENT
West Bend, WI (3/10/22) - Kathleen M. Creighton has been elected to the board of directors of West Bend Mutual Insurance Company in West Bend. Creighton recently transitioned from the U.S. Navy after a 33-year career, including six years as a Rear Admiral. She was one of a few Information Warfare Community Flag Officers specializing in cybersecurity, information technology (IT) solutions, network operations, and C4ISR capabilities. Creighton has led large organizations with global footprints for the past six years. These include Director, Command, Control, and Communications and Computers at U.S. Indo Pacific Command, where she directed cyberspace operations and enabled assured communications for 375,000 U.S. forces in theater. Creighton brings communications, cybersecurity, IT, and cloud strategy policy and governance expertise to West Bend’s board. “Kathleen’s exceptional leadership and prestigious career within the U.S. Navy will bring a truly unique perspective to our already talented board. We’re pleased Kathleen has joined this impressive group,” stated Kevin Steiner, West Bend president, and CEO. Creighton is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program, where she graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School with a Master of Science in Information Technology Management.
KENT ERICKSON, BONNIE NARANCE AND STEPH SCHWEITZER WIN SOCIETY INSURANCE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AWARDS
Fond du Lac, WI (3/11/22) - Kent Erickson, Bonnie Narance and Steph Schweitzer are the latest recipients ofthe Society Insurance Customer ExperienceAward. This award is presented to employees nominated by their colleagues for exceptional efforts in serving Society Insurance policyholders.
