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Janet Katz to Retire as Executive Vice President & CEO of AmericanAg™, with Andrew Boris Appointed as Successor

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Agricultural Insurance Company (AmericanAg) announced that Janet Katz, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire April 1, 2022, after more than 30 years with the company.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Agricultural Insurance Company (AmericanAg) announced that Janet Katz, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire April 1, 2022, after more than 30 years with the company.
  • Throughout her career, she has been active in the community and the reinsurance industry, serving on several non-profit and industry boards.
  • "Janet has been a remarkable leader," said Zippy Duvall, President of AmericanAg.
  • "The Board of Directors and I have great confidence in Andrew as the next Executive Vice President and CEO," said Janet.

Farm Bureau Bank Hires Gary Armstrong as Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Focuses on Expanding Commercial Banking

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farm Bureau Bank is announcing the addition of Gary Armstrong as the Chief Commercial Banking Officer.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farm Bureau Bank is announcing the addition of Gary Armstrong as the Chief Commercial Banking Officer.
  • "The Farm Bureau community and Farm Bureau Bank are unique and well-known for serving their members at a very high level.
  • Since 1999, Farm Bureau Bank has offered commercial and retail banking solutions for Farm Bureaus and their members across the nation.For more information about Farm Bureau Bank, please visit www.farmbureau.bank .
  • For more information regarding Gary Armstrong as Chief Commercial Banking Officer for Farm Bureau Bank, please contact Sophia Agold, [email protected] .

Farm Bureau Mortgage, joint venture between loanDepot and Farm Bureau Bank, Now Serving Customers in 12 States

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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Farm Bureau Mortgage is the latest in a series of joint ventures that expand loanDepot's reach in the purchase mortgage market and further strengthen the company's unique channel diversification strategy.

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  • Farm Bureau Mortgage is the latest in a series of joint ventures that expand loanDepot's reach in the purchase mortgage market and further strengthen the company's unique channel diversification strategy.
  • Farm Bureau Bank, which opened its doors in 1999, is currently endorsed by 45 state Farm Bureau organizations that have over 5 million members.
  • "This joint venture allows us to marry loanDepot's technology, infrastructure and exceptional customer experience with Farm Bureau Bank's relationship with its existing customers and members of Farm Bureau to help navigate one of the most important life events the purchase of their home," said Farm Bureau Mortgage President Dominick Deorio.
  • Since 1999, Farm Bureau Bank has focused on providing products and services for Farm Bureau across the country while delivering an exceptional banking experience.Farm Bureau Bank shares your interests, understands your background, and works to support your livelihood.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente Lead the Way, as Customer Satisfaction With Health Insurance Rebounds, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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After slipping 2.7% last year, member satisfaction with health insurance inches up 1.4% to a score of 73 (out of 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Insurance and Health Care Study 2020-2021 .

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  • After slipping 2.7% last year, member satisfaction with health insurance inches up 1.4% to a score of 73 (out of 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Insurance and Health Care Study 2020-2021 .
  • Yet, through it all, the health insurance industry has managed to hold up relatively well from a customer satisfaction standpoint.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (up 4%) and Kaiser Permanente (up 3%) climb into a first-place tie at 75.
  • After sliding last year, customer satisfaction with the life insurance industry holds steady at an ACSI score of 78.

AmericanAg™ Announces Retirement of Tim Smith, Senior Vice President of Operations

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Agricultural Insurance Company (AmericanAg) announced that Tim Smith, Senior Vice President of Operations, will be retiring December 31, 2021, after 43 years with the Farm Bureau family of insurance companies.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Agricultural Insurance Company (AmericanAg) announced that Tim Smith, Senior Vice President of Operations, will be retiring December 31, 2021, after 43 years with the Farm Bureau family of insurance companies.
  • Tim began his career at COUNTRY Financial, where he spent 26 years in various home office and field underwriting positions.
  • Tim was named Senior Vice President of Operations in 2019.
  • "I want to congratulate Tim on his retirement," said Janet Katz, Executive Vice President and CEO of AmericanAg.

Panelists announced for national conversation on the Digital Divide, free event to broadcast live from 3 US cities

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Panelists will examine topics ranging from "what 2020 means to the future of the Digital Divide" to broadband "infrastructure and emerging technology."

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  • Panelists will examine topics ranging from "what 2020 means to the future of the Digital Divide" to broadband "infrastructure and emerging technology."
  • That coupled with the level of broadband-related funding now available makes this event not only timely but important.
  • Registration is free and the event can be viewed from anywhere in the world virtually.
  • About Connected Nation: The national nonprofit, based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is celebrating 20 years of service in2021.

20 years of connecting the nation: a national conversation on the Digital Divide

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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For that reason, we decided to bring together industry insiders, broadband experts, and those most directly impacted by the need for better connectivity," said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, Connected Nation.

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  • For that reason, we decided to bring together industry insiders, broadband experts, and those most directly impacted by the need for better connectivity," said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, Connected Nation.
  • This one-time event entitled "20 years of connecting the nation: a national conversation on the Digital Divide" will feature live, expert panel discussions from RFD-TV and American Farm Bureau studios in Washington, DC; Fort Bend Independent School District in Sugar Land, Texas (just outside Houston); and KGW8-TV in Portland, Oregon.
  • About Connected Nation: The national nonprofit, based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is celebrating 20 years of service in2021.
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Colony Tire and Service Celebrates 100 Years of Glenn Trent

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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"We are extremely honored that Glenn Trent has given us the privilege to service his customer base in Lynchburg. When you grow a company like this from the ground up, working day in and day out for 78 years, it becomes more than just a business--it's your life legacy. Glenn's work ethic is unprecedented, and at 99, he still goes on road calls regularly, just to make sure the customer is taken care of in a manner that he would approve of. This level of customer service is hard to find in this day and time in any business. Fortunately, Glenn plans to continue servicing customers, and we couldn't be more proud to continue our partnership," said Charlie Creighton, CEO of Colony Tire Corp.

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  • Glenn Trent founded his business 78 years ago and entrusted Colony Tire, founded 45 years ago, as its successor, effective Oct.1, 2017.
  • Partnering with Colony Tire allowed Glenn Trent to expand their product line and provide more extensive services to their existing customer base, effectively tapping into a vast inventory and expediting the response time to fleet needs.
  • Glenn Trent, Jr. continues the legacy his father began and is also a valued member of the Colony Tire team in Lynchburg.
  • "We are extremely honored that Glenn Trent has given us the privilege to service his customer base in Lynchburg.

Maryland Farm Bureau Hires National Legislative Director

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland Farm Bureau is pleased to welcome Pat Wolff, retired American Farm Bureau legislative veteran, as its senior director of national affairs.

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  • DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland Farm Bureau is pleased to welcome Pat Wolff, retired American Farm Bureau legislative veteran, as its senior director of national affairs.
  • "We are beyond excited to have Pat joining our team here in Maryland with her wealth of knowledge and experience of working on Capitol Hill and within the Farm Bureau family," said John Torres, Maryland Farm Bureau executive director.
  • "Pat's level of expertise on Capitol Hill will be of great value to Maryland Farm Bureau," said Wayne Stafford, Maryland Farm Bureau president.
  • Maryland Farm Bureau is a proud member of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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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.

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  • 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.