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ManchesterStory’s Nicole Gunderson shares her steps from investment banking to working with startups and venture capital

Like many students, Nicole Gunderson entered college not knowing what career she would land in. 

“When I started at the University of Iowa … all I really knew was that I wanted to do ‘business.’ …

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Wellabe launches flexible short-term care insurance plan

Wellabe announced a new short-term care insurance plan underwritten by Medico Insurance Co. designed to help customers age in place and maintain flexibility with their health or recovery needs. According to a news release, this …

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Global Insurance Symposium announces first slate of speakers, programs

Organizers of this year’s Global Insurance Symposium announced the speakers and program topics for the 10th-anniversary event. The theme of the two-day conference, scheduled for April 16-17, will be emerging risks in the insurance industry. …

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Nationwide marks third consecutive year of record sales

For the third year in a row, Nationwide announced record sales. According to a news release, total sales in 2023 exceeded $60 billion, $3 billion more than in 2022.

Nationwide’s net operating income was steady …

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Homesteaders Life Co. appoints Gerhart as chief operating officer

Homesteaders Life Co. president, CEO and board chair Steve Shaffer announced that Nick Gerhart has been appointed the company’s chief operating officer. In his new role, Gerhart will direct Homesteaders’ long-term strategic growth and innovation. …

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UFG Foundation awards 20 nonprofit grants

The UFG Foundation has allocated $296,000 in its latest funding cycle to support 20 nonprofit projects in Iowa. The organization is the private foundation of UFG Insurance, a property and casualty insurance carrier. Recipients of …

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Homesteaders policy owners vote to restructure as mutual holding company

Homesteaders Life Co.’s policy owners have voted to restructure into a mutual holding company. The vote took place during Homesteaders’ annual policy owner meeting and follows the board of directors’ unanimous vote to approve the …

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‘Stop the Scammers’ fraud protection campaign launches

The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services, in partnership with the Iowa Attorney General’s office and AARP Iowa, launched a statewide “Stop the Scammers” fraud education campaign and an 18-stop roadshow. The campaign’s goal …

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The Mutual Group provides stability to GuideOne, intends to add members

The Mutual Group, launched in December by Bain Capital Insurance with GuideOne as its inaugural member, “fully expects” to continue adding members while it focuses on supporting GuideOne and increasing its surplus, the Mutual Group …

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Get to know Jay Reavis, president of brokerage services at Holmes Murphy

Jay Reavis got his start with Holmes Murphy in 2002 as an intern at one of the company’s subsidiaries after meeting Holmes Murphy’s then-CEO while working at a sunglasses shop in Valley West Mall.  …