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NCIMC announces three executive promotions

NCMIC has announced the promotion of three long-standing leaders to senior executive positions as part of new CEO David Siebert’s effort to strengthen the company’s leadership team. Melissa Knutson, with the company since 2004, has …

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How football inspires Pharmacists Mutual CEO Aaron Pearce

Aaron Pearce, president and CEO of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Co., is also a football coach.

His first year of coaching was during his third year of law school. When he moved to Iowa, he coached …

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The Mutual Group laying off 34 people

The Mutual Group, located at 1111 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines, has announced that it will lay off 34 people, effective Aug. 8. The company launched in late 2023 by Bain Capital Insurance with …

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ABI, others file lawsuit challenging Iowa’s new PBM law

A lawsuit has been filed in federal court seeking to halt enforcement of a law supporters say is designed to regulate and cut costs associated with pharmacy benefit managers.

The lawsuit filed by the Iowa …

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EMC Insurance names new chief claims officer

EMC Insurance Cos. has named Brian Fuller senior vice president – chief claims officer. In his new role, Fuller will oversee claims, claims operations and EMC Claims Solutions, a third-party administrator. Fuller, who most recently …

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NCMIC names new CEO

David Siebert, new CEO of NCMIC. Image courtesy of NCMIC.

NCMIC has appointed David Siebert as its new CEO, effective immediately. Siebert succeeds Mike McCoy, who is retiring after eight years.

Siebert joined NCMIC in …

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F&G comments on major layoff

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services, also known as F&G, reported a layoff of 103 employees in Des Moines through the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act on May 27. The layoffs were effective June …

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Slusark departs Principal to head communications at MetLife

Jane Slusark, head of global communications at Principal Financial Group, is leaving the financial services company after nine years to become chief communications officer at MetLife, according to a news release. Her new role takes …

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The Mutual Group appoints new chief growth officer and head of corporate development

TMG Insurance Services, also known as the Mutual Group, announced Peter Houston has been appointed chief growth officer and head of corporate development. Houston brings expertise in the mutual insurance sector and 15 years of …

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Iowa Farm Bureau awards 106 scholarships to current and future college students

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This includes 27 first-time recipients and 76 students who had …