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ACUITY CHARITABLE FUND DONATES $450,000 TO UW-WHITEWATER FOUNDATION CYBER DEFENSE PROGRAM
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GRANGE AND INTEGRITY INSURANCE’S JILL WAGNER KELLY NAMED WOMAN OF INSURANCE
Columbus, OH (8/14/20) — Jill Wagner Kelly, Integrity Insurance President and Grange Insurance EVP, Chief Distribution and Affiliate Officer has been recognized as a woman of influence in the corporate leader category by Insight Magazine. Insight Magazine’s inaugural Women of Influence Awards shines a light on the impact women in northeast Wisconsin are making based on leadership, career achievements and community involvement. Selected by a panel of judges, Wagner Kelly joins seven other winners from a diverse group of women and industries. Jill has a passion for leading people. She’s an engaged, energetic leader whose span of influence touches Integrity and Grange, which inspires associates and positions us to be a go-to carrier for our agency partners. When she became President of Integrity her promise to associates was “You don’t build a company, you build people and they build a company.” This statement still holds true today. Jill continues to deliver on that promise by building an environment where Integrity associates feel trusted, empowered and invested. In June 2019, Jill was promoted to EVP, Chief Distribution and Affiliate Officer for Grange Insurance. In this new, expanded role, she oversees Sales & Marketing efforts for Grange and Integrity, in addition to her role as Integrity President. Wagner Kelly was honored at Insight Magazine’s virtual celebration on July 29. About Grange Insurance Company Grange Insurance Company, with $3 billion in assets and in excess of $1 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home and business insurance protection. Life insurance offered by Grange Life Insurance and Kansas City Life Insurance. Established in 1935, the Grange Insurance Company and its affiliate Integrity Insurance Company serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. For more information, visit grangeinsurance.com.
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wisconsin INDEPENDENT AGENT
Sheboygan, WI (8/14/20) — Acuity, through its charitable donor-advised fund, has recommended a donation of $450,000 be made to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Foundation, Inc. to support the university’s cutting-edge cyber defense program and create the Acuity Cyber Defense Range. The range will be an immersive experience putting users directly under fire from cyberattacks. “We are excited about the partnership between Acuity Insurance and UW-Whitewater and the impact that the new cyber defense range will have for both businesses and students,” said Brian Dennis, Director of the Cybersecurity Center for Business, located at the UW-Whitewater Community Engagement Center. “We expect that organizations of all sizes–from local businesses to regional Fortune 500 companies–will make use of the facility.” “The Acuity Cyber Defense Range will be different from most cyber ranges affiliated with universities,” said John Chenoweth, Dean of the UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics. “While the range will be open to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations, significant time will be reserved for students—and it will not be limited to computer science, information technology, or other specific majors.” The partnership between Acuity Insurance and UW-Whitewater will allow users of the range to work with cutting-edge technology in a comfortable environment. They can replicate their existing system and also test physical enhancements and equipment upgrades. “Although most businesses are aware of the threat of cyberattacks, their first experience with cybercrime is when it actually happens to them. The Acuity Cyber Defense Range will help future IT security employees and business leaders learn how to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from the latest attacks,” said Ben Salzmann, Acuity President and CEO. “Acuity understands the value of preparing for cyberattacks in a real-world setting,” said Marcus Knuth, Acuity Vice President Enterprise Technology. “We are pleased to support UW-Whitewater in its initiative to create this training and learning resource.” The Acuity Cyber Defense Range is expected to be completed by January 1, 2021, and will be located in the Cybersecurity Center for Business. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. As part of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Whitewater embraces the Wisconsin Idea and is an economic and cultural driver of the region. To tackle the growing risk of cybercrime in America’s business ecosystem, the Cybersecurity Center for Business (CCB) offers cybersecurity education, training, and resources for small businesses, educational institutions, and governments.
