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JM WILSON PROMOTES ARANDA TO EXECUTIVE TRANSPORTATION UNDERWRITER
Arlington Heights, IL (11/21) - JM Wilson is pleased to announce the promotion of Phyllis Aranda to Executive Transportation Underwriter in their Arlington Heights, Ill., office. Aranda is responsible for underwriting a wide variety of new and renewal transportation risks as well as strengthening relationships with independent insurance agents and company underwriters in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. With an increased level of product knowledge, Aranda is a leader and resource to other underwriters in her department. Aranda has been with JM Wilson since 2008 and has held various positions in our Transportation department. Most recently she held the position of Senior Transportation Underwriter. Prior to joining JM Wilson, she served in various Rater and Underwriter roles at American Country Insurance for 19 years. Founded in 1920, J.M. Wilson is a Managing General Agency and Surplus Lines Broker providing independent insurance agents access to specialty markets. JM Wilson can provide coverage for standard and hard-toplace Commercial Transportation, Property & Casualty, Brokerage, Marine, Personal Lines, and Surety.
Advancement Award. When Sheri was named to her current role in January 1999, she became the first female Vice President since Acuity’s founding in 1925. This not only marked a personal and organizational milestone, but also the beginning of elevating the voice of the predominantly female, non-exempt staff of the Services Department. In her role, Sheri has continued to support growth and advancement for women both within Acuity and within the insurance industry. David Williams, Manager - Information Systems, earned an ACORD Leadership Award. David was recognized for his leadership in effective use of ACORD standards in a collaborative Cyber Liability initiative between Acuity and HSB, Acuity’s strategic partner in cyber insurance. Acuity also received two ACORD Case Study Awards for: • Improving independent agency workflow by collaborating with agencies and software solution providers, allowing agencies to transact business within their software solutions of choice. • Partnering with independent agencies and solution providers to capitalize on developments and disruptions in the digital distribution channel. “We congratulate and thank both Sheri and David for their contributions to Acuity and to the insurance industry. Acuity is also honored to be recognized for our continued leadership in leveraging ACORD standards to support the way agents want to do business and help them capitalize on new opportunity,” said Ben Salzmann, Acuity President and CEO. 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 29 states. Rated A+ by A.M. Best and S&P, Acuity employs over 1,500 people.
CHURCH MUTUAL MOVES UP THE RANKS OF MOST SUCCESSFUL PRIVATE COMPANY ON DELOITTE’S 2021 WISCONSIN 75
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ACUITY EARNS FOUR INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AWARDS FROM ACORD Merrill, WI (11/15/21) - Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. (a stock insurer) 1 announced today that it ranked No. 27 on Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™, a ranking of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin, based on sales revenue. Sheboygan, WI (11/15/21) - Acuity earned four industry leadership awards from ACORD, which were presented at ACORD Connect 2021. ACORD is a nonprofit organization recognized as the global standard-setting body for the insurance and related financial services industries. Sheri Murphy, Vice President - Services and Administration, was honored with the 2021 Women’s Insurance 28 | JANUARY 2022 |
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“I am so proud to lead all of the wonderful people in this organization,” said Rich Poirier, president and CEO. “Without the support and hard work of our employees, we would not be honored in this way. Our employees are powered by purpose on a daily basis to help our customers avoid risks so they can continue doing their important work without disruption.” “For the 19th year, Deloitte is proud to recognize the economic and community impact of the largest 75 private
