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Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees

From left: Irv Burling, Jeff Menary, Bob O’Hollearn and Lynn Schreder. Submitted photos

The Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 inductees.

To be eligible for induction, nominees must have an Iowa connection, …

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Wellmark Foundation donations to help disaster-struck schools with recovery

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Wellmark Foundation is donating to help four Iowa school districts that have confronted natural disasters this year recover, according to a news release. Flooding and tornadoes produced unexpected costs …

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Unemployment insurance rates to remain at lowest level for 2025

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that the schedule of unemployment insurance rates used to tax Iowa employers will remain at the lowest level allowed by law for the third consecutive year. Iowa law requires …

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First MainStreet Insurance adds two new Iowa agencies

First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth companies based in Cedar Rapids, has added three new agencies, including two in Iowa. Pedersen Insurance located in Nevada, Iowa joined on July 1 and Jarod Pedersen …

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Global Insurance Symposium opens 2025 event registration, announces theme

Participants can now register for the 2025 Global Insurance Symposium, and organizers have unveiled the theme for the 11th annual event: Insuring a World of Opportunity. The symposium will be held April 15-16, 2025, at …

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Iowa Insurance Institute donates $10,000 to American Red Cross to aid storms recovery

The Iowa Insurance Institute is donating $10,000 to the American Red Cross in Iowa as the state recovers from damage caused by recent tornadoes and floods. The contribution supports the cleanup and rebuilding efforts led …

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MercyOne reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare to maintain in-network coverage for patients

MercyOne, a system of health care facilities based in Iowa and Illinois, announced it reached a three-year agreement with health insurance provider UnitedHealthcare. This agreement ensures in-network access to MercyOne hospitals, doctors and specialists for …

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The Mutual Group appoints Brett Humphrey as chief financial officer

The Mutual Group, a West Des Moines-based insurance provider serving the mutual industry, announced the appointment of Brett Humphrey as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Humphrey brings nearly 20 years of global financial …

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In his own words

The Principal Charity Classic senior PGA golf tournament was held this past weekend at the newly restored Wakonda Club in Des Moines, and before the first round began on Friday, the Business Record sat down …

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American Equity plans move to Nationwide building downtown

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. plans to move into the Nationwide building at 1100 Locust St. in downtown Des Moines. The Des Moines City Council on Monday will consider an agreement that would provide…
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