Krell Insurance Services sold
Mosher & Associates of Monroe purchased Krell Insurance Services, Inc. on Jan. 1, 2022.
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BBB warns of “storm chaser” scams after damaging storms
The Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin is warning homeowners affected by natural disasters to beware of out-of-town contractors, or “storm chasers."
WEA Trust to end medical coverage in Wisconsin, lay off 110
Wisconsin-based nonprofit WEA Trust and Health Tradition Health Plan announced it will be ending its health insurance market offerings by the end of 2022.
CUNA Mutual Group to become TruStage
CUNA Mutual Group announced plans to unify its businesses under a single brand, TruStage, in 2023.
Medica now majority owner of Dean Health Plan
Last year, Minnesota-based Medica acquired 55% of Madison-based Dean Health Plan for $232.7 million.
Anatomy of a partnership: How Neckerman became McClone
Behind the scenes of a new partnership, the experience of Doug Dittmann, originally with Neckerman, and Dustin McClone, president and CEO of McClone Insurance, offers some insight into what businesses should think about when they consider merging companies, teams, and brands.
Partnership creates custom artwork installation focused on diversity
With the majority of its employees working remote for nearly two years, National Guardian Life Insurance Co. (NGL) used the opportunity to refresh its 58-year-old headquarters, located blocks from the Capitol.
5 ways to support Black-owned businesses year-round
As we recognize Black history throughout the month of February, it’s important to take time to support and highlight the Black entrepreneurs leading trustworthy businesses and providing opportunities across Greater Madison.
AmFam raises minimum wage to $23 per hour
For the second time in two years, American Family Insurance group has raised its minimum hourly wage, this time to $23 per hour.
AmFam pledges $5 million to United Way of Dane County
American Family Insurance has made a $5 million gift to United Way of Dane County in recognition of the nonprofit’s 100th anniversary.
Menasha insurance broker partners with Neckerman
McClone Insurance of Menasha, Wisconsin and Madison-based Neckerman Insurance Services have partnered and will become one firm under the McClone name.
AmFam pledges $2.5 million to Black cultural center
American Family Insurance, along with the company's Dreams Foundation, plans to invest $2.5 million in The Center for Black Excellence and Culture.
StartingBlock Madison to offer health insurance to members
StartingBlock Madison, a coworking space and entrepreneurial hub at 821 E. Washington Ave. in Madison, is now offering health insurance through a new pilot project and partnership with M3 Insurance and Quartz.
At-home tests to be covered by insurers
Beginning Jan. 15, 2022, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for plan members.
TASC donations total $1 million
Madison-based Total Administrative Services Corp. (TASC) announced a charitable donation of $1 million under the company’s CARES program.
Medica and SSM Health finalize strategic partnership, name president
Health organizations Medica and SSM Health have finalized their strategic relationship.
Don’t mess up your open enrollment selections
As the period for open enrollment in employer-sponsored benefit plans draws to a close, millions of professionals are likely contemplating their choices of medical, dental, vision, and supplementary benefit plans for 2022.
Evers appoints Salzwedel to WEDC board
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Jack Salzwedel, chairman and CEO of American Family Insurance, to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) Board of Directors.
StartingBlock announces scholarship honoring Jack Salzwedel
Coworking space and entrepreneurial hub StartingBlock Madison has announced a new scholarship honoring American Family Insurance CEO Jack Salzwedel.
State officials encourage open enrollment health coverage sign-ups
Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable, and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for affordable health coverage during the open enrollment.
