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Briana Scurry shares story of resilience, recovery from brain injury at Principal

Briana Scurry a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist speaking at Principal Financial Group Thursday. Photo courtesy Principal

Briana Scurry passed around the two Olympic gold medals she once pawned.

One medal was from the 1996 Olympics …

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Swank to retire as AEG CEO, Keith named successor

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Tom Swank, top photo, the CEO and executive chairman of American Enterprise Group Inc., will retire from the CEO position at the end of the year, and David Keith, bottom photo, president of …

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Iowa Insurance Division hosting event series for child care providers

To help address the state’s child care crisis, the Iowa Insurance Division is launching an initiative that aims to connect child care providers with the resources they need to run successful child care businesses. Called …

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Merchants Bonding names Sandersfeld CFO

Elisabeth Sandersfeld

Merchants Bonding Co. has announced Elisabeth Sandersfeld as its new chief financial officer, treasurer and chief risk officer, effective April 3. Sandersfeld previously worked as the vice president and chief financial officer for …

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Speakers announced for 2023 Global Insurance Symposium

Keynote speakers and panels for the 2023 Global Insurance Symposium April 18-20 have been announced. The theme of this year’s conference is “Thriving in a Changing World.”

The three-day event will feature keynote addresses from …

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Lockton opens office in West Des Moines to accommodate growth in the region

Lockton Cos., the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage firm, opened a new office in Des Moines to increase its presence and accommodate its growing team, the organization said in a release. The office is part …

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Bringing engagement to employee benefits

3E Partners is named after the three Es that represent the company’s goals: engagement, education and enrollment. President Josh Terrell has homed in on engagement since starting the insurance brokerage three years ago.

3E Partners …

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Security Benefit Life Insurance to open downtown office

Security Benefit Life Insurance Co., a Topeka, Kan.-based annuity provider, will soon open a Des Moines location in the East Village. The company will occupy the top floor of the building at 400 E. Court Ave. in …

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EMC Insurance names Goteti VP of innovation

Pavan Goteti

EMC Insurance Cos. announced Pavan Goteti has been named the new vice president of innovation and business process management. According to a news release, the role is newly expanded to focus on “enabling …

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Lumley named Iowa Insurance Institute executive director

The Iowa Insurance Institute has announced Brittany Lumley as its new executive director, replacing Brenna Bird, who was elected in 2022 to serve as Iowa’s attorney general. Bird had led the institute since 2016. “We …