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Riskonnect | September 17, 2022
Riskonnect, the leader in integrated risk management (IRM) solutions, today announced it has been named in Business Insurance’s annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work, and help their companies grow.
“It’s a huge honor to be recognized once again as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance. The accolade is a testament to our team’s dedication to creating an incredible and empowering work environment at Riskonnect, Every day we aim to foster a positive culture where our team is inspired, encouraged, and poised to deliver the best service to customers and help them manage risk under one roof.”
-Kevin Crow, chief human resources officer at Riskonnect
Best Places to Work in Insurance is an annual program that highlights the agents, brokers, insurance companies, and other providers with the highest levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. The leading employers in the insurance industry are identified through a two-part assessment of each company. The first part is a questionnaire completed by the employer about company policies, practices, and demographics. The second part is a confidential employee survey on engagement and satisfaction.
This achievement follows several others for Riskonnect, including being named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women and certified as a Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom by Great Place to Work®. The Company was also named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® by the U.S. National Association for Business Resources in Atlanta and Chicago for the fourth consecutive year.
About Riskonnect
Riskonnect is the leading integrated risk management software solution provider. Our technology empowers organizations with the ability to anticipate, manage, and respond in real-time to strategic and operational risks across the extended enterprise. More than 2,000 customers across six continents use our unique risk-correlation technology to gain previously unattainable insights that deliver better business outcomes. Riskonnect has more than 800 risk management experts in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho | October 14, 2022
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho (FBM Idaho), the state’s largest domestic personal lines insurer, and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that FBM Idaho selected InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud to power core operations, simplify IT operations, quickly adapt to changing market demands, and deliver more value to its agents and policyholders. A Guidewire self-managed customer since 2010, the company plans to migrate InsuranceSuite to Guidewire Cloud across the entire organization at the same time.
“As a regional insurance organization, we need to make sure that we're maximizing resources, and we feel that Guidewire Cloud aligns with our long-term strategy and goals to leverage the capabilities of a broader organization to move us forward and allow us to compete effectively against competitors of all sizes, Guidewire Cloud offers us resource flexibility and cost management by enabling us to stay current on Guidewire’s latest technologies and innovations, while devoting less time to system maintenance and upgrades.”
-Todd Argall, executive vice president and chief executive officer, FBM Idaho
Argall added, InsuranceSuite’s management reporting capabilities are very impressive in the Guidewire Cloud environment to enhance what our team has done. CustomerEngage and ProducerEngage will enable us to take the system to the next level of usability and maximize the experience our agents and customers have in working with us. Another big advantage of Guidewire Cloud is that it will offer us tremendous flexibility to integrate with the best-in-class insurtech solutions in the Guidewire PartnerConnect ecosystem and advance our transformation.
We admire FBM Idaho’s 75 years of service as one of Idaho’s leading auto insurers, the largest writer of farm and ranch insurance in the state, and the largest personal lines insurance company wholly based there, We appreciate the company’s partnership and their confidence in leveraging InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud to amplify their reputation as a company that helps its neighbors,said John Mullen, president and chief revenue officer, Guidewire.
About Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho
Celebrating 75 years of protecting what matters most in Idaho, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho is one of Idaho’s leading auto insurers, the second largest writer of all insurance lines in Idaho, the largest writer of farm and ranch insurance in the state, and the largest personal lines insurance company based solely in Idaho. The company was recently recognized by Forbes as Idaho’s “Best-In-State” insurance company for homeowners insurance.
About Guidewire Software
Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 500 insurers in 38 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.
As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record, with 1,000+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.
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PCF Insurance Services | November 16, 2022
PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage firm, has acquired Milwaukee-based Milz Health Group, a full-service health insurance agency providing coverage to Wisconsin Medicare-eligible individuals and coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Milz provides affordable health care coverage for individuals through an integrated suite of online services. Offering Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplemental Insurance policies (Medigap plans), and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDP), Milz Health Group uses a unique, proprietary process to design plans with top insurance carriers that are affordable and effective.
"PCF Insurance Agency Partners are deep-rooted, trusted advisors for their clients, and with more than 50 years serving Wisconsin with affordable health coverage, the Milz Health Group team was an ideal partner to expand our presence into that market,"
- Peter C. Foy, Chairman, Founder, and CEO of PCF Insurance
The PCF Insurance business model supports and expands on the agency's continued success with its strong market relationships and the efficiencies and economies of scale generated by a shared services approach. PCF Insurance Agency Partners can offer clients enhanced coverage offerings, more competitive pricing, and innovative solutions for protection against even the most unique risks.
Jason Milz, Principal at Milz Health Group, explains that PCF's entrepreneurial focus opens the door to more growth opportunities while allowing us to continue to be who we are, guided by our core values, which are important to the way we conduct our business.
About Milz Health Group
Voted Best Health Insurance Site in Milwaukee in 2021 by Expertise.com, Milz Health Group has over 50 years of experience providing affordable health coverage to individuals. Focusing on Wisconsin Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, Milz's unique process and online services find an affordable, effective plan every time. Milz Health Group represents most national Medicare insurance carriers and several regional companies. Neither Milz Health Group nor its agents are connected with the Federal Medicare program.
About PCF Insurance Services
A top 20 U.S. broker headquartered in Lehi, Utah, PCF Insurance Services is a leading full-service consultant and insurance brokerage firm offering a broad array of commercial, life and health, employee benefits, and workers' compensation solutions. Propelled by its people, PCF Insurance's agency-centric operating model and entrepreneurial environment support its tremendous growth profile, offering partners alignment through equity ownership, significant leadership incentives, and resources to over 3,100 employees throughout the U.S. Ranked #20 on Business Insurance's 2022 Top 100 Brokers and #13 on Insurance Journal's 2022 Top Property/Casualty Agencies, PCF Insurance is a notable leader in the insurance space.
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