Sentry Insurance

Sentry recognized as one of Newsweek's 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for Women

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

STEVENS POINT, Wis., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance was named one of Newsweek's 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. This recognition reflects the company's ongoing effort to create a workplace that fosters an inclusive culture where all feel welcomed, valued, and engaged. Sentry is among just 54 insurance companies nationwide to receive this honor and one of only 24 businesses in Wisconsin to make the list.

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  • STEVENS POINT, Wis., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance was named one of Newsweek's 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for Women.
  • Newsweek named Sentry one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women for its efforts to foster an inclusive culture.
  • We actively create an environment where women and all associates feel supported and have the opportunity to excel and succeed at Sentry."
  • For more insights into Newsweek's 2024 list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women, please visit newsweek.com .

Motive Closes Record Fiscal Year Fueled by AI Innovation and Accuracy

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Motive , the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, closed a banner fiscal year driven by enterprise customer growth in 2023.

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  • Motive , the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, closed a banner fiscal year driven by enterprise customer growth in 2023.
  • "Motive is the preferred partner for many of the world's leading businesses, driven by our commitment to technology innovation and exceptional customer experience,” said Shoaib Makani, co-founder, and CEO at Motive.
  • "Since bringing on Motive, we've seen a 50% improvement in compliance and safety," said Gary Crueger, Chief Operating Officer at Cascade.
  • Highlights include:
    The Motive AI Omnicam , the industry’s first AI-enabled camera built for side, rear, passenger, and cargo monitoring.

TuMeke Raises $10M in Series A Funding led by Intel Capital

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TuMeke, a computer vision platform that automatically assesses injury risk in manufacturing facilities, raised $10M in a Series A funding round led by Intel Capital to expand and scale the TuMeke team of engineers, ergonomists, and academics.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TuMeke, a computer vision platform that automatically assesses injury risk in manufacturing facilities, raised $10M in a Series A funding round led by Intel Capital to expand and scale the TuMeke team of engineers, ergonomists, and academics.
  • "Workplace musculoskeletal injuries are commonplace across industries, but keeping your workers safe should be a non-negotiable," said Riley Noland, co-founder of TuMeke.
  • "We created TuMeke to arm businesses with a tool that efficiently, affordably and ethically improves the safety of employees."
  • By using TuMeke, safety staff can take a video on their smartphone to reduce the identified risk of a job in minutes.

Sentry Announces New $1 Million Donation to Maui United Way for Mental Health Resources for Island's Youth

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Monday, November 27, 2023

MAUI, HAWAII, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance today announced a new $1 million donation to Maui United Way to provide mental health resources to children who have lived through Maui's wildfires. The donation adds to Sentry's previous $1 million in contributions to aid wildfire recovery efforts.

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  • Sentry Malama Keiki Initiative will be a collaborative, community effort
    MAUI, HAWAII, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance today announced a new $1 million donation to Maui United Way to provide mental health resources to children who have lived through Maui's wildfires.
  • The donation adds to Sentry's previous $1 million in contributions to aid wildfire recovery efforts.
  • Officials from Maui United Way and Sentry unveiled the Sentry Malama Keiki Initiative during a special livestream event with community leaders in Kapalua.
  • "Maui is our ohana, a Sentry community, and in the face of the wildfires, we knew we had to help," said Pete McPartland, Sentry Chairman and CEO.

Sentry raises $1.6 million for United Way in employee-led campaign

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance announced the successful completion of its employee-led United Way campaign, which raised a record-breaking $1.668 million. The annual two-week campaign exemplifies the company's commitment to community engagement, and the generosity of its employees.

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  • STEVENS POINT, Wis., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance announced the successful completion of its employee-led United Way campaign, which raised a record-breaking $1.668 million.
  • As a result, donations were made to United Ways in 17 communities with Sentry offices, including a record-breaking $1.325 million to the United Way of Portage County, where the company is headquartered.
  • "For years, we've been recognized for running one of the country's best United Way corporate campaigns," said Pete McPartland, Sentry Chairman and CEO.
  • "Recognizing and actively promoting campaigns in nearly 20 satellite offices is another way that Sentry stands apart," said Fred Hebblewhite, United Way of Portage County Executive Director.

Sentry Insurance opens new regional office to better serve businesses in Texas

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance, one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the United States, has expanded its presence with a new regional office in Plano that will service businesses in the South Central region. The new office will occupy 11,400 square feet at the Apex at Legacy, a Class AA office tower located at 5801 Headquarters Drive. JLL secured the lease for Sentry.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance , one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the United States, has expanded its presence with a new regional office in Plano that will service businesses in the South Central region.
  • The new office will occupy 11,400 square feet at the Apex at Legacy, a Class AA office tower located at 5801 Headquarters Drive.
  • Our South Central region team allows us to support the incredible growth of the businesses that call this area home.
  • Sentry currently offers a full range of insurance products to many of the region's top industries, including:
    Texas is home to more than 630,000 businesses and 14 million employees .

Sentry Foundation contributes an additional $350K to support Maui wildfire recovery; total giving reaches $1 million

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

STEVENS POINT, Wis. and MAUI, Hawaii, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sentry Insurance reaffirmed its commitment to the Maui community, announcing additional donations of $350,000 to bolster the ongoing Maui wildfire recovery efforts. This contribution brings the company's total giving to Maui non-profits for direct wildfire relief to $1 million. As the venue for the PGA TOUR's The Sentry (formerly the Sentry Tournament of Champions), the island holds special significance for Sentry, which has served as the event's title sponsor since 2018.

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  • STEVENS POINT, Wis. and MAUI, Hawaii, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sentry Insurance reaffirmed its commitment to the Maui community, announcing additional donations of $350,000 to bolster the ongoing Maui wildfire recovery efforts.
  • This contribution brings the company's total giving to Maui non-profits for direct wildfire relief to $1 million.
  • Maui is like family to us—a part of our ohana, a Sentry community.
  • Sentry's commitment includes recognizing The Sentry event qualifiers by making a $2,000 donation in each player's honor for the 2024 event.

Mark Kollar Consulting Group Adds Mark Brostowitz to the Team as Consultant

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To meet the demand of marketplace continued growth, Mark Brostowitz has joined the Mark Kollar Consulting Group as a Consultant providing a variety of insurance-based consulting services. With over 40 years experience in the insurance industry, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To meet the demand of marketplace continued growth, Mark Brostowitz has joined the Mark Kollar Consulting Group as a Consultant providing a variety of insurance-based consulting services.
  • With over 40 years experience in the insurance industry, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.
  • He will help us continue our planned growth model," said Mark Kollar, Founder.
  • Our future clients and carrier partners will experience the same historical dedication to excellence and superior results," said Mark Brostowitz.

Sentry recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State Employer

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance has earned its place on Forbes' Best-in-State Employers list once again. In Forbes' 2023 rankings, Sentry climbed 13 spots from last year to 22nd, and now stands among the top 35% of leading employers in Wisconsin.

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  • STEVENS POINT, Wis., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance has earned its place on Forbes' Best-in-State Employers list once again.
  • In Forbes' 2023 rankings, Sentry climbed 13 spots from last year to 22nd, and now stands among the top 35% of leading employers in Wisconsin.
  • Sentry Insurance has earned its place on Forbes' Best-in-State Employers list once again.
  • "We're very pleased to learn from the Forbes Best-in-State surveys that our employees consider Sentry one of the best Wisconsin companies to work for," said Pete McPartland Sentry Chairman and CEO.

Sentry Insurance announces support for Maui wildfire relief, offers employee match

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Monday, August 14, 2023

"During the six years Sentry has been sponsoring The Sentry (formerly Sentry Tournament of Champions) in Kapalua, we've invested our time in getting to know the island of Maui and its people on an intimate level.

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  • "During the six years Sentry has been sponsoring The Sentry (formerly Sentry Tournament of Champions) in Kapalua, we've invested our time in getting to know the island of Maui and its people on an intimate level.
  • Our Connected Communities initiative has served to connect the island of Maui with Stevens Point, Wisconsin where Sentry is headquartered.
  • In addition, the Sentry Foundation is matching dollar-for-dollar donations by Sentry associates and retirees to the Maui United Way – Fire Disaster Relief Fund.
  • For those interested in joining Sentry Insurance in their support efforts, consider donating to Maui United Way or the University of Hawai'i Foundation .