National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

NAMIC Warns Lawmakers to Focus on Growing Risk to Ease Rising Insurance Costs

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Congress needs to look past the surface issues of higher insurance costs and focus on what's driving those increases.

Key Points: 
  • Congress needs to look past the surface issues of higher insurance costs and focus on what's driving those increases.
  • "Insurance is a mechanism for spreading risk, and it is not insurance that's changed," said Jimi Grande, senior vice president of federal and political affairs for NAMIC.
  • "Instead, what we're seeing is the risk and cost of what's being insured going up dramatically.
  • Congress needs to look past the surface issues of higher costs and focus on what's driving those increases."

Grange Insurance Names Beth Murphy Chief Legal Officer as LaVawn Coleman Retires After Nearly 34 Years

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Today, Grange Insurance Company announced that Beth Murphy has been named the company’s Chief Legal Officer, effective January 1, 2024, as LaVawn Coleman retires at the end of the year after nearly 34 years with the company.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Grange Insurance Company announced that Beth Murphy has been named the company’s Chief Legal Officer, effective January 1, 2024, as LaVawn Coleman retires at the end of the year after nearly 34 years with the company.
  • “Our associates, agents and customers have all benefited from her dedicated leadership and boundless commitment to our mission and core values.
  • We wish her all the best as she starts this new chapter in her life.”
    “I am excited to have Beth step into the role of Chief Legal Counsel,” said Ammendola.
  • Murphy is an active leader within the insurance industry, currently serving as vice chair of the Virginia Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association and on the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies state affairs committee.

Amerisure Awarded National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Recognition

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amerisure Insurance Company is proud to be recognized as a 2023 winner in the Summer Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation program.

Key Points: 
  • Amerisure Insurance Company is proud to be recognized as a 2023 winner in the Summer Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation program.
  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amerisure Insurance Company is proud to be recognized as a 2023 winner in the Summer Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation program.
  • "It's an honor for Amerisure to receive the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For award at the national level and to be recognized for the strength of our commitment to our exceptional employees," said Erin Buddie, vice president of human resources at Amerisure.
  • Amerisure's Farmington Hills headquarters and Atlanta service center were also awarded the Best and Brightest recognition for 2023.

Church Mutual® Recognized as Insurance Industry Innovator

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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(a stock insurer)1 has been recognized for its adaptability and innovation with its digital adjusting program.

Key Points: 
  • (a stock insurer)1 has been recognized for its adaptability and innovation with its digital adjusting program.
  • Church Mutual won Best in Category – Adaptability from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC).
  • Whether the ideas are big or small, each innovation is crucial to keeping the insurance industry strong and stable for the future.
  • With the new digital adjusting model, Church Mutual has trimmed 80% off the average claim resolution cycle time.

Frankenmuth Insurance Names Andy Knudsen Company President

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Sunday, May 21, 2023
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FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance has announced Andy Knudsen, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Secretary, has been appointed and promoted to succeed Fred Edmond as the company's President, effective April 25, 2023. Edmond retains his responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Frankenmuth Insurance has announced Andy Knudsen, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Secretary, has been appointed and promoted to succeed Fred Edmond as the company's President, effective April 25, 2023.
  • FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance has announced Andy Knudsen, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Secretary, has been appointed and promoted to succeed Fred Edmond as the company's President, effective April 25, 2023.
  • Knudsen has 32 years of Claims management experience and has been with Frankenmuth Insurance for more than ten years.
  • Additionally, Knudsen serves on the Board of Directors and as President of the Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation.

Allstate: Replacements of Catalytic Converters up Nearly 1,200% Since 2019

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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“Catalytic converter thefts exploded during the pandemic,” says Craig Edmonds, Allstate’s vice president of Auto Physical Damage Claims.

Key Points: 
  • “Catalytic converter thefts exploded during the pandemic,” says Craig Edmonds, Allstate’s vice president of Auto Physical Damage Claims.
  • And because they’re relatively easy to steal, theft rings have pounced, creating a multimillion-dollar black market enterprise.
  • “Having the right insurance policy can be beneficial to both your wallet and peace of mind,” Edmonds says.
  • This can include:
    Mounting a steel plate or cabled covering directly to the catalytic converter to prevent it from being stolen.

US Homeowners Fear Hurricane Damage, but Often Lack Critical Protection

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Standard homeowners and renters' policies don't cover flooding, so it's imperative that homeowners assess their risk.

Key Points: 
  • Standard homeowners and renters' policies don't cover flooding, so it's imperative that homeowners assess their risk.
  • "Standard homeowners and renters' policies don't cover flooding, so it's imperative that homeowners assess their risk and understand how to protect their most valuable assets by obtaining flood insurance coverage."
  • During this hurricane preparedness week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering advice for homeowners about protecting their property.
  • NAMIC's national survey of homeowners involved a sampling of 1,102 homeowners.

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. Appoints New Director

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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Mifflintown, PA, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marcie A. Barber, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX: JUVF) (“Juniata”) has announced the appointment of Steven C. Sliver to serve as a director of both Juniata and Juniata’s subsidiary bank, The Juniata Valley Bank.

Key Points: 
  • Mifflintown, PA, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marcie A. Barber, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX: JUVF) (“Juniata”) has announced the appointment of Steven C. Sliver to serve as a director of both Juniata and Juniata’s subsidiary bank, The Juniata Valley Bank.
  • He also served as Director of Corporate Financial Support for Pennsylvania Blue Shield, and as Controller at Keystone Technologies, Inc., its for-profit subsidiary.
  • The Juniata Valley Bank, the principal subsidiary of Juniata Valley Financial Corp., is headquartered in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, with fifteen community offices located in Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Huntingdon, McKean and Potter Counties.
  • More information regarding The Juniata Valley Bank can be found online at ww w .

ASB Names New Executive Director

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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“Kristen’s extensive experience in board and committee governance, event management, as well as leading teams and organizations through transformational change made her the ideal candidate to shepherd ASB into a new era,” said Brittny Ohr, ASB Board Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Search Committee.

Key Points: 
  • “Kristen’s extensive experience in board and committee governance, event management, as well as leading teams and organizations through transformational change made her the ideal candidate to shepherd ASB into a new era,” said Brittny Ohr, ASB Board Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Search Committee.
  • in Public Relations and Marketing, started her first week at ASB meeting with industry partners.
  • Van Amburg has served the association industry since 2006, with 13 of those years at ASB.
  • ASB represents members who are either engaged in, involved with, or interested in wholesale or large-scale bakery production, grain science, engineering, research, quality assurance and food safety.

Church Mutual® names new president

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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(a stock insurer) promoted Alan S. Ogilvie to president of the company, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • (a stock insurer) promoted Alan S. Ogilvie to president of the company, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
  • “We have named an exceptional incumbent president,” said John “Jay” Williams, chairman of Church Mutual’s board.
  • “Alan is well-qualified, well-prepared and the right person to lead Church Mutual, first as president and later as president and CEO.
  • He was promoted to president – subsidiaries in February 2020 and promoted to executive vice president and president - subsidiaries in May 2021.