CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT SOCIETY INSURANCE
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LW corporate member Society Insurance calls Fond du Lac home, but its impact reaches statewide in Wisconsin and even beyond the state’s border. For more than 30 years, Society Insurance has served Tavern League members as a corporate member and even longer as a business since it opened in 1915. This insurance company offers exclusive property and casualty coverage through its Top Shelf Program, specifically designed for TLW members. Rebecca Kollmann, a corporate marketing manager at Society Insurance, says it sees and values the strong pride of ownership in TLW members, a sentiment she says is special and unique to the organization. In addition to statewide representation through independent agents for insurance coverage, TLW members should take advantage of the value-adds Society Insurance offers its policyholders, according to Kollmann. “How can we help [customers] manage risks within their business?” she says is a main focus for Society. “It can be one less thing to worry about, and that allows them to focus on running the business and the things they want to do for their customers.” In-person classes and quarterly webinars are available to Society’s clients and their staff, who have seen great results through the years. Policyholders can access these online or ask their agents about in-person needs. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour and 30-hour trainings are a popular option. Additionally, cybercrime continues to be a focus for the company, as it arms clients with vital information they need in order to protect themselves from modern-day threats to business. That’s just the beginning of resources when it comes to risk management, though. Kollmann explains that dedicated risk control staff work full time on providing assistance and education opportunities. She says the team works as consultants with policyholders, sharing resources and addressing hot topics.
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“Are there things you may want to improve, or if you’ve been in business a long time, things to brush up on?” she asks. “Available resources help address things a member may want to improve, but also find ways to protect their business, their livelihood.” Kollmann says a full listing of reports, videos, past webinars and more can be found online. Topics range from slips and falls to fire protection, crime prevention, food service safety and more. Copies of state and federal posters can even be accessed through the online library. She says Society knows that many TLW members are smaller businesses, and these options provide an efficient and costeffective way to access resources otherwise not available. The risk management offerings are important to members, but also to Society, she adds. Why does Society invest in this for its policyholders? Kollmann says it’s simple, really. “It’s about prevention,” she explains. “We see the pride of ownership in our TLW clients and that’s a big deal to us. We have been in Wisconsin for over 100 years and are part of the community. “We’re big enough to offer the benefits of a large company,” Kollmann concludes. “But we’re here in the smaller community of Fond du Lac, and many TLW members are businesses we’re surrounded by. We’re living in those communities. That’s one of the reasons we really value the partnership, too.” Society Insurance finds value in being a corporate member of the TLW, but truly wants to offer value as well. Kollmann says representatives attend local and state league events, and she encourages TLW members to reach out to a local agent if they want someone to present at a meeting. Members can find more information about Society’s insurance plans and member benefits online or by contacting a local agent. For more information about risk control offerings, please visit societyinsurance.com/risk_control/default.aspx. TLW
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