Insurance companies

Grange Insurance named to 2021 Ward’s 50® List

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Insurance companies, Grange Insurance, Companies, Service companies, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Western & Southern Financial Group

Grange Insurance Company has been named to the 2021 list of Ward’s 50® top performing insurance companies, marking the second consecutive year for this recognition. This award recognizes outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performance over a five-year period from 2016-2020.

Key Points: 
  • Grange Insurance Company has been named to the 2021 list of Wards 50 top performing insurance companies, marking the second consecutive year for this recognition.
  • We are very pleased and proud to be part of this coveted Wards 50 list and to be among the top performers in our industry, said President and CEO John Ammendola.
  • 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.
  • Life insurance offered by Grange Life Insurance and Kansas City Life Insurance.

Entrepreneurs: Apply by Aug. 20 for Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Insurance companies, Insurance, American Farm Bureau Federation, Climate change denial, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, Saline County, Missouri, United States Department of Agriculture, State Farm, State Farm, Atlanta

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is accepting online applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through Aug. 20. This national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies that are providing innovative solutions to either traditional or new/emerging challenges faced by America's farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Farm Bureau will award $165,000 in startup funds.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is accepting online applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through Aug. 20.
  • Farm Bureau will award $165,000 in startup funds.
  • Farm Bureau and Farm Credit will select 10 startup companies to compete as semi-finalists at the AFBF Convention in January 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Applicants who are not Farm Bureau members can join a state Farm Bureau of their choice.

Medecision Announces New Senior Leaders to Further Bolster Strategic Financial Planning and Technology Expertise

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Service companies, Health Care Service Corporation, UST, Insurance companies

The two bring a combined 35 years of experience in key areas of interest including strategic financial planning, business intelligence, digital platform modernization and cloud transformation programs.

Key Points: 
  • The two bring a combined 35 years of experience in key areas of interest including strategic financial planning, business intelligence, digital platform modernization and cloud transformation programs.
  • Medecision is a wholly owned subsidiary of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the largest customer-owned health insurance company in the United States.
  • Prior to rejoining Medecision, she served as vice president at Tandigm, a population health services company, where she was most recently responsible for business performance and intelligence, and strategic financial planning and analysis.
  • Aveus , Medecision's professional services division, helps business leaders solve complex business challenges and drive better performance, leaving organizations more capable.

Independent Group Hires Jack Ogg as Assistant Vice President, Sales Support and Operations

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Monday, July 19, 2021
MetLife, Insurance, Structured settlement, Insurance companies, Financial services

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Independent Insurance Group, LLC ("Independent Group") announced today the hiring of Jack Ogg as Assistant Vice President, Sales Support and Operations at Independent Life, its insurance underwriting division.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Independent Insurance Group, LLC ("Independent Group") announced today the hiring of Jack Ogg as Assistant Vice President, Sales Support and Operations at Independent Life, its insurance underwriting division.
  • Ogg, who previously served in various roles within the structured settlement unit of MetLife Inc., brings a decade of structured settlement and related experience to Independent Group.
  • Ogg will report to Eric SoHayda, Vice President of Internal Sales and Operations at Independent Life.
  • Independent Life is comprised of Independent Life Insurance Company and Independent Assignment Company, subsidiaries of Independent Group.

Real-Time APIs With the Ease Guardian Connection

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Insurance, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, The Guardian, Employee benefits, API, Guardian, Insurance companies

"Today's employers are looking to improve their benefits technology and with the addition of Guardian Life's new APIs, Guardian EaseConnect+ will provide our customers with a digital-first experience," said David Reid, CEO of Ease.

Key Points: 
  • "Today's employers are looking to improve their benefits technology and with the addition of Guardian Life's new APIs, Guardian EaseConnect+ will provide our customers with a digital-first experience," said David Reid, CEO of Ease.
  • With the Guardian Life Evidence of Insurability API update, brokers will no longer need to submit EOI forms.
  • Through the Guardian Member Benefits API connection, all enrollments, adds, terms, and qualifying changes will now be sent to Guardian from Ease within minutes when using the EaseConnect+ connection.
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    With the Guardian EaseConnect+ connection, brokers and employers will easily add and manage Guardian dental, vision, and worksite insurance plans .

State Auto Financial Responds to A.M. Best Announcement

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Financial services in the United States, Service companies, Insurance companies, Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, Federated Insurance Company of Canada

State Auto Financial Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company.

Key Points: 
  • State Auto Financial Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company.
  • The insurance subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation are part of the State Auto Group.
  • The State Auto Group is rated A- (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company and includes State Automobile Mutual, State Auto Property & Casualty, State Auto Ohio, State Auto Wisconsin, Milbank, Meridian Security, Patrons Mutual, Rockhill Insurance, Plaza Insurance, American Compensation and Bloomington Compensation.
  • Additional information on State Auto Financial Corporation and the State Auto Insurance Companies can be found online at http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC .

Allstate Protection Plans Announces Allstate Protection Plans Express for Retailers of All Sizes

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Sears Holdings, Cars, Allstate, Companies, Insurance companies, API, Online shopping

The solution brings together Allstate Protection Plans' expertise and a sophisticated API solution, known as Falcon API, to allow retailers to integrate award-winning protection plans into their offerings.

Key Points: 
  • The solution brings together Allstate Protection Plans' expertise and a sophisticated API solution, known as Falcon API, to allow retailers to integrate award-winning protection plans into their offerings.
  • "Allstate Protection Plans Express and our Falcon API provide a turnkey solution any retailer can use to implement our protection offerings quickly.
  • Famous Tate, a Florida-based appliance and mattress retailer, is one of the first companies to launch Allstate Protection Plans through Allstate Protection Plans Express.
  • "With Allstate Protection Plans Express, we've democratized product protection to allow any retailer to offer programs typically only the largest retailers have provided," said Jim Schinella, Vice President of Business Development at Allstate Protection Plans.

MetLife Declares Third Quarter 2021 Common Stock Dividend

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Professional services, Other Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Consulting, Banking, MetLife, Dividend, Economy of New York City, New York Stock Exchange, Insurance companies, Service companies, Punjab National Bank, PNB MetLife India Insurance Company

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that its board of directors has declared a third quarter 2021 common stock dividend of $0.48 per share.

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  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that its board of directors has declared a third quarter 2021 common stock dividend of $0.48 per share.
  • The dividend will be payable on Sept. 14, 2021, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2021.
  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (MetLife), is one of the worlds leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world.
  • Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

State Auto Financial Announces Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
General Automotive, Professional services, Insurance, Automotive, Financial services in the United States, Service companies, Insurance companies, Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, Federated Insurance Company of Canada

State Auto Financial Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company.

Key Points: 
  • State Auto Financial Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company.
  • The insurance subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation are part of the State Auto Group.
  • The State Auto Group is rated A- (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company and includes State Automobile Mutual, State Auto Property & Casualty, State Auto Ohio, State Auto Wisconsin, Milbank, Meridian Security, Patrons Mutual, Rockhill Insurance, Plaza Insurance, American Compensation and Bloomington Compensation.
  • Additional information on State Auto Financial Corporation and the State Auto Insurance Companies can be found online at http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC .

Mutual of America Wins Three Telly Awards

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Telly, Mutual of America, Insurance companies

The Telly Awards, now in its 42nd year of honoring excellence in video and television across all screens, acknowledged Mutual of America in the following categories: General Education (Silver), General Social Issues (Silver) and General Not-for-profit (Bronze).

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  • The Telly Awards, now in its 42nd year of honoring excellence in video and television across all screens, acknowledged Mutual of America in the following categories: General Education (Silver), General Social Issues (Silver) and General Not-for-profit (Bronze).
  • Over the years, Mutual of America has won more than three dozen Tellys, including three Gold Awards.
  • "Mutual of America is honored to be recognized by the Telly Awards for our 2020 Community Partnership Award documentary video," said Thomas Gilliam, Chairman and CEO of the Mutual of America Foundation.
  • The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award was created in 1996 by the Mutual of America Foundation.