Cooperatives

Boston Business Journal Names Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company Among the Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Mutual Life Insurance Company, Mutual organization, Insurance, Insurance companies, Cooperatives, Organizations, Liberty Mutual, Demutualization

"While Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company has always valued charitable efforts, the unexpected events of this past year have reinforced how important it is to give back.

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  • "While Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company has always valued charitable efforts, the unexpected events of this past year have reinforced how important it is to give back.
  • The Boston Business Journal is the region's premier business media organization, one of 44 markets owned by American City Business Journals.
  • Founded as a progressive life insurance company in 1891, Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company is a national carrier that provides insurance solutions designed for working Americans and their families, as well as enrollment and billing options at the workplace.
  • With its home office based in Canton, Massachusetts, as a mutual company, Boston Mutual Life is dedicated to acting in the best interests of its policyholders, producers, employees, and its communities.

CUNA Mutual Group Launches ZoneChoice™ Registered Index-Linked Annuity

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Insurance, Annuities, Finance, Financial services, CUNA Mutual Group, Cuna, Cooperatives, Life annuity, Mutual insurance

MADISON, Wis., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CUNA Mutual Group, a leading insurance and financial services company, announced today the launch of the new ZoneChoice Annuity, a registered index-linked annuity, issued by MEMBERS Life Insurance Company.

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  • MADISON, Wis., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CUNA Mutual Group, a leading insurance and financial services company, announced today the launch of the new ZoneChoice Annuity, a registered index-linked annuity, issued by MEMBERS Life Insurance Company.
  • "This new offering is true to our core principles of simplicity, integrity and innovation," said David Hanzlik, Vice President, Annuity and Retirement Solutions, CUNA Mutual Group.
  • For more information on ZoneChoice or any of CUNA Mutual Group's annuities, please contact the CUNA Mutual Group Annuities sales desk: 1-877-345.GROW (4769), Option 1 or visit www.SmartRiskControl.com/ZoneChoice .
  • CUNA Mutual Group is the marketing name for CUNA Mutual Holding Company, a mutual insurance holding company, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

ACDi Acquires Branford, CT-based Enhanced Manufacturing Solutions

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Friday, July 2, 2021
ACDI/VOCA, Cooperatives, University of Cape Town, Organizations

FREDERICK, Md., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ACDi, a leading provider of electronics manufacturing services , today announced it has acquired Enhanced Manufacturing Solutions, LLC to expand its geographical footprint, increase manufacturing capacity and complement service and product offerings.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ACDi, a leading provider of electronics manufacturing services , today announced it has acquired Enhanced Manufacturing Solutions, LLC to expand its geographical footprint, increase manufacturing capacity and complement service and product offerings.
  • ACDi will be able to offer printed circuit board layout and electronics manufacturing services to clients and prospects in the New England area.
  • "We are looking forward to welcoming Enhanced Manufacturing Solutions employees and clients to the ACDi family," says Bill Hornbaker, President and CEO at ACDi.
  • "The Branford, CT team is looking forward to introducing our client base to ACDi's offerings," states Stephen Giardina, former President at Enhanced Manufacturing Solutions.

ACDI Adds New Sales Leadership in Canada

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
ACDI/VOCA, Cooperatives, McWilliams

BENTON, Ark., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Access Control Devices, Inc. (ACDI), a leading Channel Intelligence Partner and PaperCut Authorized Solutions Center, is pleased to announce that Jeff McWilliams will take over leadership of the Canadian Sales Team.

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  • BENTON, Ark., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Access Control Devices, Inc. (ACDI), a leading Channel Intelligence Partner and PaperCut Authorized Solutions Center, is pleased to announce that Jeff McWilliams will take over leadership of the Canadian Sales Team.
  • Mr. McWilliams served as the Director of Sales for ACDI beginning April 2018 and has since been promoted to Vice President of Sales as of March 2021.
  • In 2019, Jeff led ACDI to its highest revenue recorded in its 25 plus year history.
  • Jeff's leadership and industry experience will drive the continued growth and expansion of the Canadian team.

Church Mutual® Promotes Ogilvie to EVP

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Insurance, Types of insurance, Financial services, Liability insurance, Mutual organization, Mutual, Cooperatives, Liberty Mutual, Mutual insurance

Ogilvie joined Church Mutual in March 2015 as director - product.

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  • Ogilvie joined Church Mutual in March 2015 as director - product.
  • Church Mutual markets most lines of commercial property and liability insurance, including multi-peril, workers' compensation and commercial auto insurance.
  • In addition to insurance, Church Mutual provides a spectrum of value-added solutions that benefit its customers.
  • Church Mutual holds the following honors:
    Wisconsin 75 Top Private Company by Deloitte US, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
    1Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1/1/20.

CUNA Mutual Group Collaborates with LPL Financial as it Accelerates Digital Experiences in its Credit Union Member Financial Advisory Program

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Monday, June 14, 2021
CUNA Mutual Group, Financial services, Cuna, Cooperatives, LPL Financial, Mutual organizations, Credit Union National Association

MADISON, Wis., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CUNA Mutual Group , a broad financial services provider, today announced another phase of their strategy to accelerate digital experiences for credit unions and their members.

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  • MADISON, Wis., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CUNA Mutual Group , a broad financial services provider, today announced another phase of their strategy to accelerate digital experiences for credit unions and their members.
  • Through a new and exciting collaboration, CUNA Mutual Group and LPL Financial have agreed to bring strengths from each of their respective organizations together into a strategic alliance, unique to the credit union space.
  • CBSI will continue to work directly with credit unions and financial professionals and will now leverage LPL's integrated digital platform, streamlining the end-to-end experience for financial professionals and members.
  • In 2020, CUNA Mutual Group had four of its annuities listed among Barron's 100 Best Annuities in 14 different categories.

ACDI Announces 2020 Owner's Award

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
ACDI/VOCA, Cooperatives, Pacific Office Automation, Reseller

b'BENTON, Ark., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Access Control Devices, Inc. (ACDI), a leading Channel Intelligence Partner and PaperCut Authorized Solutions Center, is thrilled to present Pacific Office Automation with the 2020 ACDI owner\'s award.\n"I can\'t say enough about the team at POA," says Josh Lane, President, ACDI. "

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  • b'BENTON, Ark., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Access Control Devices, Inc. (ACDI), a leading Channel Intelligence Partner and PaperCut Authorized Solutions Center, is thrilled to present Pacific Office Automation with the 2020 ACDI owner\'s award.\n"I can\'t say enough about the team at POA," says Josh Lane, President, ACDI. "
  • "\nThe owner\'s award is the highest level of recognition that an ACDI partner can receive.
  • "\nThe ACDI owner\'s award is presented to a qualifying independent reseller who demonstrates excellence in selling solutions.
  • Since 1994, office equipment suppliers have trusted ACDI to provide industry-leading capture, print management, and cost-recovery solutions to streamline the complete document lifecycle.

A+ (Superior) Credit Rating Remains Stable for Rural Mutual Insurance

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Cooperatives, Mutual insurance, Insurance, Society Insurance

b'MADISON, Wis., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AM Best has announced that Madison-based Rural Mutual Insurance Company has earned a Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) for the fourth year in a row.

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  • b'MADISON, Wis., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AM Best has announced that Madison-based Rural Mutual Insurance Company has earned a Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) for the fourth year in a row.
  • I\'m proud that our policyholders can be confident in our financial strength and ability to be a trusted leader in the insurance industry," Merk said.\nRural Mutual has protected Wisconsin farmers, families and businessowners since 1934.
  • The company does business in only one state, so premiums paid here, stay here to keep Wisconsin strong.\nRural Mutual Insurance Companyhas been protecting Wisconsin for 87 years.
  • As a Ward\'s 50 company, Rural Mutual provides a full line of insurance products exclusively to families, businesses and farms in Wisconsin.

Safenetix Is Now an Approved NCPA Vendor

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Cooperatives, Purchasing cooperative, National Centre for the Performing Arts

b'LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance) members can now purchase Safenetix online safety training, certification and software solutions through the cooperative.

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  • b'LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance) members can now purchase Safenetix online safety training, certification and software solutions through the cooperative.
  • To learn more about becoming a member visit www.ncpa.us .\nCEO of Safenetix, Craig Rutledge remarked, "We are excited to add Safenetix, as well as sister companies Hughes Environmental and LSS Life Safety Services under the LSS Holdings umbrella, to the NCPA purchasing cooperative.
  • As an approved NCPA vendor, we look forward to bringing our years of knowledge in the environmental cleaning services arena to customers nationwide at negotiated rates.
  • To learn more about Safenetix, visit www.safenetix.com .\nLSS Holdings is the parent company of LSS Life Safety Services , Hughes Environmental and Safenetix .

Hughes Environmental Awarded as New NCPA Vendor

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Articles, Organizations, Business models, Cooperatives, Purchasing cooperative, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Cooperative, NCPA, Ontology

b'LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance) members can now purchase Hughes Environmental Industrial Building Services through the cooperative.

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  • b'LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance) members can now purchase Hughes Environmental Industrial Building Services through the cooperative.
  • To learn more about becoming a member visit www.ncpa.us .\nPresident of Hughes Environmental, Chuck Cooper remarked, "We are excited to add Hughes Environmental, as well as sister company Safenetix, all under the LSS Life Safety Services umbrella, to the NCPA purchasing cooperative.
  • As an approved NCPA vendor, we look forward to bringing our years of knowledge in the environmental cleaning services arena to customers nationwide at negotiated rates.
  • To learn more about Hughes Environmental, please visit www.HughesEnv.com .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hughes-environmental-awarded-as-...\n'