Members in the News

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GRANGE INSURANCE NAMED A TOP WORKPLACE IN COLUMBUS

Columbus, OH (May 14, 2021) - Grange Insurance, a leading property and casualty insurance carrier, has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus, ranking second in the large employer category. Grange also received a special award for communication based on standout scores from employee responses to specific survey statements.

“Grange Insurance has a longstanding commitment to being a great employer. We are thrilled with this recognition that was awarded to us based on our associate feedback,” said Grange’s Chief Operations Officer, Doreen DeLaney Crawley.

“COVID-19 has been in the driver’s seat this past year, and every associate has been impacted. This award proves the resiliency of our workforce and that during extraordinary times, Grange associates will rise to the challenge to support each other and deliver on our mission of providing peace of mind and protection during life’s unexpected events.”

The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures fifteen culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution and connection.

Grange offers associates competitive salaries and professional development opportunities. The company also offers many work-life benefits, generous health insurance benefits, a 401(k)-company contribution and more.

Grange adds the Top Workplaces award to a growing list of achievements in the past 12 months. The list includes Medical Mutual Pillar SHARE Award, Ward’s 50 list of top-performing P&C companies and President and CEO John Ammendola being named a Smart 50 executive in Columbus for the second year in a row.

About Grange Insurance

Grange Insurance Company, with $3 billion in assets and more than $1.3 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider founded in 1935 and based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home, life and business insurance protection. Life insurance offered by Grange Life Insurance and Kansas City Life Insurance. Grange Insurance Company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. Learn more about Grange Insurance.

ARNHOELTER WINS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AWARD, CHOOSES ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL AS CHARITY BENEFICIARY

Fond du Lac, WI (May 14, 2021) - Krista Arnhoelter recently received the Society Insurance Customer Experience Award in a brief ceremony at Society’s corporate headquarters in Fond du Lac. This award is presented quarterly to an employee nominated by his or her colleagues for exceptional efforts in serving Society Insurance policyholders.

In recognition, Society donated $250 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Arnhoelter’s name.

As a Senior Human Resources Manager, Arnhoelter has a vital role in helping Society’s employees navigate the many unique challenges of working during a pandemic. In the early months, she identified and shared resources to help employees adjust to an abrupt shift to remote work; worked with her Human Resources team to provide a COVID-19 dashboard for company executives; guided affected employees through contact tracing, medical leave and return to work; and established guidelines for paid time off, payroll, benefits and other items impacted by COVID-19 legislation.

Arnhoelter coordinated with Society’s Wellness and Employee Engagement Committees to help employees stay connected while at home. Her work to update the Leadership Development program ensured continuous career-development opportunities.

To enhance the company’s talent pipeline, Arnhoelter’s team implemented virtual application and onboarding processes for new employees.

As Society navigates the phases of re-opening its corporate office, Arnhoelter is working with an employee task force to ensure a safe and smooth return to on-site work. Regardless of where her colleagues are working, Arnhoelter’s dedication has ensured that employees can remain focused solely on the needs of Society’s policyholders.

About Society Insurance

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Society Insurance has been a leading niche insurance carrier since 1915. Society focuses on the small details that make a big difference to its policyholders while offering top-notch insurance coverage, service and competitive pricing to businesses in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Tennessee and Colorado.

WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE IS A NUMBER-ONE PLACE TO WORK

West Bend, WI (May 20, 2021) - West Bend Mutual Insurance recently took the number-one spot in the Best Place to Work in Insurance for the large employer category. This is the eleventh consecutive year West Bend has been recognized on this prestigious list of companies by Business Insurance magazine and the Best Companies Group.

The Best Place to Work in Insurance national awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in the commercial insurance industry, benefiting the industry’s economy, its workforce, and businesses. It recognizes West Bend’s commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining great talent through a combination of culture, benefits, and other programs associates value. Companies participating in the program include property/casualty insurers, group life/health insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, and agents/ brokers.

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company took the top spot in the large company category for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Workplaces in Southeast Wisconsin. This is the tenth consecutive year in which West Bend has placed in the top four. More than 140 companies were named to the 2021 Top Workplaces list.

“The recognition we continue to receive as a top workplace is very meaningful,” said Kevin Steiner, West Bend president and CEO. “Our associates are our greatest asset, and we have a responsibility to create and maintain a positive workplace. The fact that, year after year, our associates provide feedback that has earned us these top rankings is outstanding. Congratulations to all of our 1,300 associates who work hard to make West Bend Mutual Insurance a special place.”

ACUITY ANNOUNCES ESSAY CONTEST FOR NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK

Sheboygan, WI (June 3, 2021) - National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 12-18, 2021, is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. This past year has brought unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, truckers across the nation rose to the challenge and kept America moving. To celebrate the heroic efforts of drivers nationwide, Acuity is sponsoring its annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Essay Contest.

The contest is open to truck drivers and their families as well as those with a personal connection to a truck driver. Entrants are invited to submit an essay of up to 500 words. Over $10,000 in prizes will be awarded, including a grand prize of $2,500 for each category.

Entrants will be asked to answer one of the following two questions:

• How has a truck driver in your life gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic? • How has someone in your life gone above and beyond in supporting a truck driver or their family during the COVID-19 pandemic?

In addition to receiving a cash prize, winners will also be able to choose from a list of trucking charities to which Acuity will make a donation on their behalf.

Entries are being accepted from June 1 until July 21, 2021. Submissions will be judged on originality and uniqueness of the story, use of language relevant to the topic, and creativity in how ideas are expressed. For more information, including official rules, judging criteria, and prizes, visit acuity.com/contest.

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 1,400 people.