In the media
American Family team focused on Milwaukee partnerships includes JoAnne Sabir, Ranell Washingtonopens in new window
29
Aug
2019
www.bizjournals.com
After recent storms, making an insurance claim is just the beginning of the recovery processopens in new window
23
Aug
2019
www.starherald.com
FEMA urges people to invest in flood insuranceopens in new window
American Family Insurance agent Steve Aune is interviewed in this story about the importance of flood insurance on the first anniversary of some of the worst flooding the Madison area has ever seen.
20
Aug
2019
www.nbc15.com
Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and floods maimed neighborhoods across Wisconsinopens in new window
22
Jul
2019
www.thenorthwestern.com
American Family Insurance exec talks stadium name, office location and investment in Milwaukeeopens in new window
08
Jul
2019
www.bizjournals.com
American Family Insurance to reintroduce native Wisconsin prairie plants at headquartersopens in new window
14
Jun
2019
www.channel3000.com
Laying the groundwork for AmFam's Milwaukee operationopens in new window
27
May
2019
www.biztimes.com
AmFam's Data Journey From Legacy To Cloud: Teaching People To Fish In The Data Lakeopens in new window
10
May
2019
www.forbes.com
American Family gives $1 million to UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Centeropens in new window
The gift will support a collaboration space, called the American Family Insurance Dream Studio, within the 24,000-square-foot building, which opened May 8.
09
May
2019
biztimes.com
Unconsciously Biased: Implicit bias does not make you a bad person or organization, but there is no longer an excuse for not taking steps to mitigate it. opens in new window
08
May
2019
www.ibmadison.com
Not Just for the Sake of Growth: Joint ventures in the mutual industryopens in new window
06
May
2019
(pdf)
Packers fans help raise money for New Community Shelteropens in new window
American Family donates $20,000 to shelter as part of "Fan Fearlessly" campaign
03
May
2019
fox11online.com
Editorial Agenda 2019: American Family and Milwaukeeopens in new window
23
Apr
2019
www.channel3000.com
Why American Family is becoming a big name in Milwaukeeopens in new window
22
Apr
2019
www.jsonline.com
UW-Madison expands data sciences research with $20 million gift from American Familyopens in new window
21
Apr
2019
madison.com
It's official! July 3rd fireworks return to Milwaukee's lakefrontopens in new window
10
Apr
2019
www.tmj4.com
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich named brand ambassador for American Family Insurance opens in new window
08
Apr
2019
www.bizjournals.com
Brewers, American Family and philanthropist Kellner join to save July 3 fireworksopens in new window
06
Apr
2019
www.jsonline.com
American Family acquiring Ameriprise Auto & Home for about $1 billionopens in new window
02
Apr
2019
www.jsonline.com
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation donates $35,000 for Midwest flood reliefopens in new window
21
Mar
2019
insurancenewsnet.com
Dane County Sheriff’s Office rolls out new Beltline service truckopens in new window
07
Mar
2019
wkow.com
American Family Insurance earnings nearly double to $295M in 2018 opens in new window
06
Mar
2019
madison.com
Insurers prepare for a possible record in ice dam damage claimsopens in new window
05
Mar
2019
www.mprnews.org
Driverless shuttle could debut in Downtown Madison this fallopens in new window
04
Mar
2019
madison.com
American Family among Wisconsin companies that help repay student debt as employee benefitopens in new window
25
Feb
2019
www.wpr.org
Major P&C carriers, including American Family, adopt innovative recruiting strategies to attract millennialsopens in new window
20
Feb
2019
pandcspecialist.com
American Family's new Madison office has a community focus -- and the company has a similar project set for Milwaukeeopens in new window
American Family Insurance opened Spark last year in downtown Madison. Now, it's planning a downtown Milwaukee office with similar features.
17
Feb
2019
www.jsonline.com
As student loan bills balloon, AmFam & other area companies offer debt relief as a perkopens in new window
American Family Insurance started offering student loan assistance to its employees in early 2018.
12
Feb
2019
madison.com
AmFam featured as Three M&A Alternatives to a Quick Digital Transformationopens in new window
07
Feb
2019
chiefexecutive.net
American Family Insurance responds to feedback on Miller Park name changeopens in new window
25
Jan
2019
www.tmj4.com
American Family to take over naming rights at Miller Park in 2021opens in new window
23
Jan
2019
www.forbes.com
Miller Park to be renamed as part of 15-year deal with American Family Insuranceopens in new window
23
Jan
2019
madison.com
American Family Insurance to replace Miller Brewing Co. as naming rights sponsor for Brewers stadiumopens in new window
22
Jan
2019
www.jsonline.com
American Family's Nashville-based subsidiary names new CEO opens in new window
Industry veteran Tony DeSantis has been named to as president and CEO of The General®.
16
Jan
2019
www.bizjournals.com
The five big Madison tech stories of 2018opens in new window
StartingBlock Madison opened it's doors in Spark, American Family's newest space that is a catalyst for creativity and collaboration.
31
Dec
2018
madison.com
Great Plains Food Bank benefits from $12,000 donationopens in new window
Great Plains Food Bank received a donation from the American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation
21
Dec
2018
www.kxnet.com
DANEnet is keeping technology within reach for everyoneopens in new window
American Family works with local organization DANEnet to promote Digital Literacy and get refurbished computers to families in need.
03
Dec
2018
www.channel3000.com
Insurance Nexus reveals Insurance Innovation Awards winners: Slice, Verisk and American Family were among this year's winnersopens in new window
29
Nov
2018
www.propertycasualty360.com
AmFam Chair & CEO Salzwedel: Strategy feeds cultureopens in new window
15
Nov
2018
www.carriermanagement.com
Every day, a car hits a deer in Wisconsin. This week is among the most dangerous on our roads.opens in new window
08
Nov
2018
www.jsonline.com
American Family among Wisconsin Inno’s 2018 50 on Fireopens in new window
50 on Fire is a snapshot at some of the biggest movers and shakers across the state’s tech communities.
07
Nov
2018
www.americaninno.com
Summerfest unveils renderings for new American Family Insurance Amphitheater in 2020opens in new window
31
Oct
2018
www.jsonline.com
Renderings released for new American Family Insurance Amphitheater; grand opening in 2020opens in new window
31
Oct
2018
fox6now.com
Vote approves American Family Insurance merger with Florida insurer on Oct. 31opens in new window
29
Oct
2018
madison.com
Insuring career growthopens in new window
The insurance sector expands with all sorts of career growth opportunities. This piece includes American Family's Katie Choinoski, who talks about the opportunities to move into different roles within the company.
23
Oct
2018
bt.e-ditionsbyfry.com
'The damage can be pretty severe from a deer hit': What you need to know as deer-hit season peaksopens in new window
19
Oct
2018
www.channel3000.com
Tech CEO talks 'doing good and doing well' at opening of new AmFam instituteopens in new window
05
Oct
2018
madison.com
Editorial: American Family's Spark opens in new window
After a visit to American Family's new Spark building in Madison, WISC Editorial Director Neil Heinen shares his thoughts on the building and the company's direction.
01
Oct
2018
www.channel3000.com
AmFam Ventures active in investingopens in new window
American Family Ventures has evolved since its inception in 2013, increasing its investment fund and refining the criteria for companies they choose.
23
Sep
2018
madison.com
American Family Insurance Provides Valuable Insight on How to Choose the Best Life Insurance Policy for You and Your Familyopens in new window
19
Sep
2018
www.cardrates.com
Project North connects Midwest execs with area startupsopens in new window
Project North brings together some of the biggest corporations in the Midwest to encourage and facilitate their support of the region’s entrepreneurs.
17
Sep
2018
madison.com
Got space?opens in new window
This article highlights some Wisconsin companies that may be adding extra revenue or building community goodwill by using extra space in non-traditional ways.
10
Sep
2018
www.ibmadison.com
Philanthropy Playmakers - Jim Buchheim & Mark Rothwell - American Family Insuranceopens in new window
05
Sep
2018
www.philanthropyplaymakers.com
How NBA star Kevin Durant is turning athlete endorsements into media dealsopens in new window
Brand ambassador Kevin Durant has partnered with American Family Insurance on new video series.
28
Aug
2018
digiday.com
Insurance advice for flood damageopens in new window
Josh Erickson from American Family Insurance speaks with NBC15's John Stofflet about steps to take with your insurance for flood damage.
21
Aug
2018
www.nbc15.com
American Family Insurance launches on-demand gig startup In Chicagoopens in new window
American Family Insurance has launched Moonrise, a new tech-forward subsidiary in Chicago to help match people with short-term gigs.
21
Aug
2018
www.bizjournals.com
American Family Insurance brings heart to insurance with touching family storiesopens in new window
30
Jul
2018
www.thedrum.com
American Family donates $10,000 after Sun Prairie, Wis. explosion opens in new window
11
Jul
2018
www.hngnews.com
American Family Insurance agent's office destroyed by explosionopens in new window
11
Jul
2018
www.wkow.com
Summerfest prepares for 2018 season with new North Gate, community plaza opens in new window
Made possible through partnership with American Family
14
Jun
2018
www.tmj4.com
New North Entry Gate opens on Summerfest groundsopens in new window
Made possible through partnership with American Family
14
Jun
2018
cbs58.com
Summerfest officially opens new North Gate, Community Plaza with ribbon-cutting ceremonyopens in new window
Made possible through partnership with American Family
14
Jun
2018
fox6now.com
The Players' Tribune becoming storytelling platform of choice for athletes and brands alikeopens in new window
Article talks about American Family's partnership with The Players' Tribune and new "Take Action" docuseries.
23
May
2018
www.forbes.com
American Family Insurance announces merger plan with Main Street America Groupopens in new window
07
May
2018
www.jsonline.com
American Family Insurance sets up mobile claim site in Janesvilleopens in new window
WISC-TV, News 3 in Madison visited our drive-in catastrophe site where we're helping customers in Janesville, Wisconsin, recover from last week's hailstorm.
07
May
2018
www.channel3000.com
Dane County Habitat for Humanity dedicates Sun Prairie homeopens in new window
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation provided funding for the new Habitat home and American Family volunteers also helped frame and build the home.
27
Apr
2018
www.channel3000.com
CEO Viewpoint: What I Use My Voice For by American Family Insurance Chairman and CEO Jack Salzwedelopens in new window
23
Apr
2018
www.carriermanagement.com
Local Madison man raises funds for school in Ghanaopens in new window
AmFam employee Stuart Rogers and his dream to build a school in Africa is profiled.
12
Apr
2018
www.channel3000.com
Countdown to StartingBlock: New hub for startup firms opens in Juneopens in new window
American Family’s newest building is dedicated to innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship.
02
Apr
2018
host.madison.com
A look inside American Family Insurance's digital transformation office opens in new window
Chief Digital Transformation Officer Todd Fancher talked with Digital Insurance about his role leading the company's new digital transformation office.
28
Mar
2018
www.dig-in.com
The importance of renters insuranceopens in new window
AmFam agent Josh Erickson is interviewed by NBC15 Madison about the importance of renters insurance.
09
Mar
2018
www.nbc15.com
Wisconsin State Journal: American Family reports record storm claims, but posts profitopens in new window
07
Mar
2018
host.madison.com
Have a Drink on Us. And Tell Your Friends.opens in new window
Companies are going beyond traditional advertising and trying to attract customers through direct contact - including @amfam (via @nytimes)
06
Mar
2018
www.nytimes.com
Young, Gifted and Dreaming Fearlessly Summit in honor of Black History Month hosted by American Family Insurance day twoopens in new window
02
Feb
2018
www.nbc15.com
Young, Gifted and Dreaming Fearlessly Summit in honor of Black History Month hosted by American Family Insurance day oneopens in new window
01
Feb
2018
www.nbc15.com
Steve Stricker signs 3-year extension with American Family Insuranceopens in new window
01
Feb
2018
host.madison.com
American Family Insurance joins list of companies giving bonuses to employees after tax cutopens in new window
29
Jan
2018
www.jsonline.com
Steve Stricker and AmFam Championship raise more than $1.6 million in year twoopens in new window
13
Dec
2017
www.wkow.com
Pro golf: AmFam golf tournament increased charity total by more than $500,000 from 2016opens in new window
13
Dec
2017
host.madison.com
Fresh start closer for Operation Fresh Start opens in new window
Gift of $500,000 from American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation gives Building Futures Capital Campaign big boost.
08
Dec
2017
www.ibmadison.com
A Gemba Walk Helps Leaders Lead Better: American Family CEO Salzwedelopens in new window
Take a Gemba walk. That's a leadership tip from Jack Salzwedel, chairman, president and CEO of American Family Insurance in a Dec. 1 LinkedIn blog posting.
07
Dec
2017
www.carriermanagement.com
How AmFam developed innovation infrastructureopens in new window
Read about American Family's innovative approach and culture.
05
Dec
2017
www.dig-in.com
Insuring Autonomous Farm Vehiclesopens in new window
Find out why insurance companies need to be aware of new farming technology
30
Nov
2017
www.agriculture.com
Meet Alex Guthrie, the Atlanta street musician in the Jennifer Hudson adopens in new window
Article on Alex Guthrie, star of an American Family Insurance ad
29
Nov
2017
www.myajc.com
American Family Insurance is new Illinois State University Career Center Partneropens in new window
14
Nov
2017
news.illinoisstate.edu
Operation Fresh Start receives large donation for new buildingopens in new window
The American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation, Inc, gifted the organization $500,000 toward their Building Futures Capital Campaign.
08
Nov
2017
www.wkow.com
Taking to the skiesopens in new window
American Family among several insurance companies using drones. See WISCTV-3 story.
07
Nov
2017
www.channel3000.com
This is the week drivers typically hit the most deer on Wisconsin roadsopens in new window
07
Nov
2017
www.jsonline.com
American Family Insurance presented a check for 3-thousand dollars to the Hunger Task Forceopens in new window
20
Oct
2017
www.news8000.com
American Family Insurance hosts blood drive on 90th anniversaryopens in new window
04
Oct
2017
www.nbc15.com
Changing Times, Changing Measures in Best's Reviewopens in new window
Being a mutual company has enabled American Family to grow and serve customers over the past 90 years. Read this Sept. 2017 Best's Review article for more about what the company has accomplished as a mutual and why its recent customer-approved change to be a mutual holding company supports its future.
25
Sep
2017
(pdf)
American Family and UW–Madison Partner for Mutual Success opens in new window
06
Sep
2017
www.allwaysforward.org
American Family Elects Mary A. Theilen as Personal Lines Presidentopens in new window
03
Sep
2017
insurancenewsnet.com
1,000 claims so far for American Family Insurance from hurricane-ravaged Texas opens in new window
01
Sep
2017
host.madison.com
Editorial: Wisconsin doing its part for flood victimsopens in new window
American Family Insurance and NFL star and University of Wisconsin-Madison alum J.J. Watt are helping the Boys and Girls Club's efforts to help out victims of Hurricane Harvey.
29
Aug
2017
www.channel3000.com
Location set for Madison College South Campusopens in new window
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation gifts $1.3 million to project
28
Aug
2017
www.channel3000.com
Madison College’s ‘bold’ plan for south Madison includes school district partnershipopens in new window
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation gifts $1.3 million to project
28
Aug
2017
host.madison.com
MATC picks state office building as site for new South Madison campusopens in new window
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation gifts $1.3 million to project
28
Aug
2017
host.madison.com
Largest rooftop solar array in state almost finished at American Family Insuranceopens in new window
21
Aug
2017
host.madison.com
John Legend surprises kids at Fine Line in Minneapolis for AmFam One Saturday to Dream Fearlessly eventopens in new window
20
Aug
2017
www.startribune.com
John Legend surprises Big Brothers Big Sisters at AmFam One Saturday to Dream Fearlessly eventopens in new window
20
Aug
2017
minnesota.cbslocal.com
Great Places for Women to Workopens in new window
In this BRAVA magazine article, American Family Insurance is recognized for it's commitment to diversity - starting with the board of directors.
10
Aug
2017
bravamagazine.com
An Inside Look into the Madison, WI Entrepreneurial Hubopens in new window
Scott Resnick, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at StartingBlock, and Sara Woldt, Director of Business Development at gener8tor are making moves in the tech scene to bring more startups and businesses to the cheesehead state - they talk about running an accelerator, the new entrepreneurial hub with a 50,000 square-foot building and local startups.
07
Aug
2017
tech.co
Insurer raises leader’s visibility by making him a “Social CEO”opens in new window
25
Jul
2017
www.prdaily.com
Watt brothers help American Family Insurance support the communityopens in new window
11
Jul
2017
www.wkow.com
Westrate named president of American Family Insuranceopens in new window
14
Jun
2017
www.jsonline.com
Local businesses adopt LGBT-friendly policiesopens in new window
Jim St. Vincent, human resources vice president at American Family Insurance talks about why it's important to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce.
07
Jun
2017
www.channel3000.com
Sunny Side Up opens in new window
Article about solar installations, including the AmFam NHQ rooftop installation, the largest in Wisconsin.
06
Jun
2017
www.ibmadison.com
A Dreamgirl’s Dream: 5 Questions With American Family Insuranceopens in new window
12
May
2017
bit.ly
Jennifer Hudson surprises aspiring musician for American Family Insurance campaign: Watchopens in new window
24
Apr
2017
www.billboard.com
Jennifer Hudson makes a street musician's dream come true for American Family Insuranceopens in new window
24
Apr
2017
www.campaignlive.com
Minding the business brainopens in new window
Experts say practicing mindfulness can lead to better productivity and help employers attract and retain employees. Since opening in 2015, AmFam’s restorative room has provided a quiet respite to employees needing to decompress, and it serves as a regular meeting place for mindfulness training.
10
Apr
2017
www.ibmadison.com
American Family Insurance to draw power from the sunopens in new window
American Family Insurance says it will have the largest rooftop solar array in Wisconsin atop one of the buildings at its headquarters, at 6000 American Parkway.
27
Mar
2017
host.madison.com
Winners crowned in the American Family Insurance #DreamFearlessly Fan Vote contestopens in new window
18
Mar
2017
usatodayhss.com
American Family Insurance group releases 2016 resultsopens in new window
07
Mar
2017
www.jsonline.com
Darius Rucker to roll his 'Wagon Wheel' up to Breese Stevens Field as part of AmFam Championship Friday kickoff opens in new window
06
Mar
2017
www.wisconsin.golf
Arch Virtual creates real-life success in nearly boundless field of virtual reality opens in new window
Arch Virtual has set up three Oculus Rift stations at American Family’s DreamBank in Madison. “They are a fun DreamBank fly-through, a 360-degree look at the Green Bay Packers Dream Drive, and How to Build a Business.
06
Mar
2017
host.madison.com
Insurers look to leverage advances in usage-based insurance technology opens in new window
23
Feb
2017
www.dig-in.com
With an expanded facility, Second Harvest Foodbank hopes to increase its abilities to feed those in need opens in new window
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation, Inc. lead gift of $500,000 makes expansion possible
17
Feb
2017
host.madison.com
#DreamFearlessly contest begins for American Family Insurance slam dunk and three-point contestsopens in new window
14
Feb
2017
usatodayhss.com
Second Harvest Foodbank: Expands to provide more healthy and nutritious foodopens in new window
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation, Inc. lead gift of $500,000 helps organization reach its goal for first phase of campaign six months early
13
Feb
2017
www.wisbusiness.com
Kathy Ireland concept to bring insurance promotion to national home and garden shows previously devoted to home furnishingsopens in new window
Innovation part of association as "dream ambassador" for American Family Insurance
02
Feb
2017
www.walb.com
Summerfest announces new amphitheater, north gate, sponsorshipopens in new window
American Family Insurance becomes first presenting sponsor in the history of Summerfest
27
Jan
2017
www.tmj4.com
Marcus family calls Summerfest replacement of ampitheater "bittersweet"opens in new window
Greg Marcus, speaking on behalf of his family at the announcement, says they totally get that this is about preparing the festival for the next generation.
27
Jan
2017
www.cbs58.com
New amphitheater, gate to be built at Summerfest groundsopens in new window
27
Jan
2017
fox11online.com
American Family Insurance will be first-ever presenting sponsor for Milwaukee's Summerfestopens in new window
27
Jan
2017
host.madison.com
Summerfest to build new amphitheater sponsored by American Familyopens in new window
27
Jan
2017
www.jsonline.com
Newly-approved building exciting step in future of Cap East Districtopens in new window
25
Jan
2017
www.channel3000.com
Promoting insurance as a way to reach your dreamsopens in new window
Executive Q&A with American Family Insurance's Chief Marketing Officer Telisa Yancy
22
Jan
2017
host.madison.com
Agents of Changeopens in new window
Best's Review talks with American Family Ventures' Managing Director Dan Reed about American Family's commitment to innovation and investment in new technologies to better serve customers.
10
Jan
2017
viewer.zmags.com
Madison's 5 biggest tech stories of 2016opens in new window
#1. StartingBlock Madison gets the green light.
27
Dec
2016
host.madison.com
Cosmos, Spark developments on East Wash receive crucial land use permitsopens in new window
Representatives for the Spark showcased their project with a virtual reality headset that allowed commission members to see a model of the finished building... it was the first time in the country a virtual reality headset was used in a land use approval process.
13
Dec
2016
host.madison.com
Pro golf: Inaugural AmFam event's impressive charitable proceeds make it 'like Christmas' for Steve Stricker opens in new window
13
Dec
2016
host.madison.com
Madison Native Steve Stricker Helps Raise Over $1 Million in Charitable Proceedsopens in new window
13
Dec
2016
www.wkow.com
Shop with a Cop program needs donations (AmFam St. Joe office employees donate $3,000)opens in new window
07
Dec
2016
www.newspressnow.com
Clean Lakes Alliance: New academy to train emerging leaders for local wateropens in new window
A coalition of partners announced today that it is now accepting applications for the first-ever Yahara Watershed Academy.
29
Nov
2016
www.wisbusiness.com
Big companies can accelerate Wisconsin’s startup economyopens in new window
American Family Insurance is a testament to how “BigCos” can creatively disrupt themselves – and help a lot of emerging firms in the process.
23
Nov
2016
wisconsintechnologycouncil.com
Organizer for blanket drive helps homeless people stay warm this winteropens in new window
Heather Rogers, an American Family agent's assistant, started a blanket drive to help homeless people stay warm through the cold fall and winter months in Washington state.
15
Nov
2016
klewtv.com
Two Wisconsin veterans receive trucks as part of nationwide programopens in new window
Brandon Bruce of Argyle and Jake Janes of Evansville both served in the United States Marine Corps. They are both recipients of the Purple Heart, among other medals. American Family Insurance and Gates Collision Centers worked with the Semper Fi Fund on the project.
11
Nov
2016
www.wkow.com
American Family Insurance Chief Marketing Officer Telisa Yancy named to EBONY Power 100 listopens in new window
08
Nov
2016
madison365.com
Prince George's Co. boy stars in new American Family Insurance commercial with brand ambassador Kevin Durantopens in new window
07
Nov
2016
www.wusa9.com
11-year-old meets NBA star and American Family brand ambassador Kevin Durant, brings internet to tearsopens in new window
03
Nov
2016
www.fox5dc.com
There are 250 homeless students in Wausau-area school districts. Jim Nick wants to help. opens in new window
12
Oct
2016
wdhne.ws
Why Insurance Companies Want to Subsidize Your Smart Homeopens in new window
12
Oct
2016
www.technologyreview.com
Fearless Dreamer: 5 Questions with Telisa Yancy, American Family Insuranceopens in new window
22
Sep
2016
brandchannel.com
Insurers expect thousands of claims after Madison takes brunt of hailstormopens in new window
Within minutes of the storm's passing, Madison-based American Family Insurance started getting calls from customers reporting hail damage.
21
Sep
2016
insurancenewsnet.com
Body shops and insurance companies booking up fast after the stormopens in new window
The storm itself was fast, only lingering in Madison's west side for a few minutes, but the damage it left behind will keep body shops and insurance companies busy for several weeks to come.
21
Sep
2016
www.wkow.com
American Family begins big investment at local facilityopens in new window
12
Sep
2016
www.newspressnow.com
StartingBlock ready to rollopens in new window
StartingBlock Madison said Wednesday it has raised $1.5 million, cementing the planned entrepreneurial hub's location in a new building being developed in Madison by American Family Insurance.
07
Sep
2016
www.jsonline.com
StartingBlock raises $3 million, hits donation goalopens in new window
StartingBlock, the proposed entrepreneurial hub planned for the Near East Side, has raised the $3 million it needs to move forward, supporters said Wednesday. The final plan will make it part of “The Spark,” an eight-story building that American Family Insurance Group will build in the 800 block of East Washington Avenue.
07
Sep
2016
host.madison.com
These spots with Derek Jeter, Kevin Durant and J.J. Watt will give you chillsopens in new window
29
Aug
2016
www.sportingnews.com
Singer John Legend is American Family's latest celebrity spokespersonopens in new window
21
Aug
2016
www.carriermanagement.com
John Legend added as an AmFam ambassadoropens in new window
American Family Insurance's Dwayne Maddox is interviewed about AmFam's newest brand ambassador.
18
Aug
2016
isthmus.com
American Family Insurance holds first-ever "Share Tank"opens in new window
29
Jul
2016
www.nbc15.com
Proposal to transform ‘fireworks island’ is headed to American Family's ‘Share Tank'opens in new window
25
Jul
2016
host.madison.com
ReviewTrackers brings in $4M to help restaurants, banks fix serviceopens in new window
American Family Ventures, the venture capital arm of American Family Insurance, invests in a startup that creates a platform for businesses to manage user reviews and monitor their online reputations. That includes seeking out and touting positive reviews and analyzing data.
20
Jul
2016
www.chicagotribune.com
Atlanta United's first jersey sponsor revealed - American Family Insuranceopens in new window
12
Jul
2016
www.ajc.com
Players field set for inaugural American Family Insurance Championship opens in new window
The player field has been finalized for the inaugural American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison on June 24-26. The PGA Tour Champions event will include eight of the top 10 players in the current Schwab Cup standings, including Bernhard Langer, winner of two major senior championships in the 2016 season.
14
Jun
2016
host.madison.com
Derek Jeter newest ‘brand ambassador’ of American Family Insuranceopens in new window
26
May
2016
www.biztimes.com
American Family Insurance inks baseball great Jeter as 'brand ambassador'opens in new window
26
May
2016
www.jsonline.com
Baseball Great Derek Jeter is Newest American Family Insurance Brand Ambassadoropens in new window
26
May
2016
finance.yahoo.com
Pro golf: Tom Lehman, Jeff Maggert, Lee Janzen to play in American Family Insurance Championshipopens in new window
25
May
2016
host.madison.com
Insurance claims rolling in by the thousands following stormsopens in new window
American Family Insurance claim staff and agents like Monte Eastin show their value assisting customers affected by recent severe weather in Nebraska.
16
May
2016
www.1011now.com
Health and wellness take center stage at American Familyopens in new window
Tracking your health and fitness habits is becoming more popular than ever, and more businesses, like American Family Insurance are promoting health and wellness to employees with fitness tracking technology.
05
May
2016
bit.ly
Golf: Jay Haas, Woody Austin, Rocco Mediate commit to play at American Family Insurance Championship opens in new window
03
May
2016
host.madison.com
Top dunkers and long-range shooters set for High School Slam Dunk and 3 Point Championshipsopens in new window
Multiple All-Americans, players signed with top programs nationwide and three Fearless Dreamers will be among 24 of the top high school seniors competing in the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships in Pearland, Texas.
01
Apr
2016
usatodayhss.com
Why life insurers are saddling up to Silicon Valleyopens in new window
In the last few years, several major carriers — American Family, AXA, Transamerica, MassMutual and USAA — have joined the venture capital fray. And if current trends are any guide, the group’s number is likely to grow.
01
Apr
2016
www.lifehealthpro.com
Keeping health on track with wearablesopens in new window
Wrist-based activity trackers and smart watches aren’t just personal—they can be a part of corporate wellness programs, including at American Family Insurance.
30
Mar
2016
www.channel3000.com
Life Insurance Tries to Lighten Upopens in new window
The New York Times takes a look at how companies have to adapt their advertising approach to market life insurance to consumers.
28
Mar
2016
www.nytimes.com
American Family Insurance a finalist for national award program recognizing outstanding social media contentopens in new window
These days, every brand wants to lay claim to having the buzz-worthiest campaign on Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram and every other social media platform. Now in its eighth year, the Shorty Awards recognizes individuals and organizations who produce great content on social media.
16
Mar
2016
shortyawards.com
#DreamFearlessly Fan Vote winners set for High School Slam & 3-Point Championshipopens in new window
10
Mar
2016
American Family Insurance Denver Office Honored by Mile High United Way for Outstanding Commitment to Communityopens in new window
25
Feb
2016
www.mysanantonio.com
Steve Stricker foundation gives $50K to First Tee of South Central Wisconsinopens in new window
17
Feb
2016
www.ibmadison.com
Pro golf: Champions Tour event in Madison a major undertaking for tournament director Nate Pokrassopens in new window
As he gazes out the windows of the pro shop at the University Ridge Golf Course, Pokrass doesn’t see the bleak, snow-covered landscape. Instead, his vision is of hospitality tents, immaculate fairways and greens, and grandstands and natural amphitheaters filled with golf fans.
15
Feb
2016
host.madison.com
Tickets available for American Family Insurance Championshipopens in new window
Gary D'Amato of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Golf Beat
29
Jan
2016
www.jsonline.com
American Family Insurance recruits more agents in Washingtonopens in new window
American Family Insurance says it’s seeking agents to fill four potential new office spaces in Liberty Lake, Spokane, Spokane Valley, and Airway Heights.
29
Jan
2016
www.spokanejournal.com
The Players' Tribune Keeps Scooping Traditional Sports Media, and Now Has a Corporate Partner American Family Insurance is on boardopens in new window
Since New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter launched The Players' Tribune 18 months ago, the media company has quickly become a place for athletes to circumvent the mainstream media and tell their stories their own way and they now have a corporate partner - American Family Insurance.
28
Jan
2016
www.adweek.com
American Family Insurance Piloting Point-Based Reward System in Illinoisopens in new window
Madison, Wis.-based American Family Insurance is introducing DreamKeep Rewards in Illinois, an insurance loyalty program designed to recognize and reward members every day for making smart decisions that protect their families and property.
27
Jan
2016
ow.ly
Meet the most engaged (Fortune 500) CEO in the world.opens in new window
American Family Insurance CEO, Jack Salzwedel is an outlier amongst F500 executives, he takes his social media seriously, engaging eight times more than his C-suite counterparts in 2015.
26
Jan
2016
www.domo.com
Harnessing digital disruption will drive innovation across industriesopens in new window
A December McKinsey Global Institute report estimated digitization impacts 98 percent of the U.S. economy and could add some $2.2 trillion to the annual GDP by 2025. Peter Gunder, chief business development officer at American Family Insurance, is keenly aware of the significance of that statistic.
26
Jan
2016
www.biztimes.com
Boys & Girls Club to receive more than $3 million in new grants for academic programsopens in new window
The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County will be able to help more kids in our area with two big grants from two local groups. On Tuesday, American Family Insurance announced it will donate $1 million over five years for the club through its new American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation, Inc., while the Burke Foundation will grant $2.3 million to the Boys & Girls Club over the next three years.
20
Jan
2016
www.wkow.com
Financial help to close the achievement gap in Dane Countyopens in new window
More academic support will now be available to students of color and those from low-income families. That's thanks to some financial support from two organizations. Tuesday, the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County announced they'll be receiving a $2.3 million dollar over the next three years from the Burke Foundation and a $1 million over five years from the New American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation, Inc.
20
Jan
2016
www.nbc15.com
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County receives seven-figure grant to boost AVID/TOPS programopens in new window
Representatives from American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Burke Foundation gathered at the Boys and Girls Club on Taft St. in south Madison Tuesday to announce $3.3 million in donations to help grow AVID/TOPS, a college preparatory program for minority, low-income and first generation students.
20
Jan
2016
host.madison.com
$3.3 million in grants aimed at achievement gapopens in new window
The Burke Foundation is granting $2.3 million over the next three years and the new American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation is pledging $1 million over five years to support academic programs provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County.
19
Jan
2016
www.channel3000.com
Fortune 500 CEOs gradually using social media, but most still can’t be botheredopens in new window
While there are users such as CEO Jack Salzwedel of American Family Insurance, who consider social media integral to their leadership, the majority of CEOs are still avoiding social media altogether. “Some CEOs say they’re too busy for social media. I say, it’s part of the job,” Salzwedel told Domo and CEO.com.
19
Jan
2016
news.yahoo.com
Will tech be a boon to insurance firms or threaten their existence?opens in new window
15
Jan
2016
www.xconomy.com
Career Corner: Changing jobs to follow your spouse? 10 tips to ease your wayopens in new window
Kris Roessler, talent acquisition strategy and operations manager at American Family Insurance, offers a career tip for following your spouse/partner to a new job....
10
Jan
2016
host.madison.com
Tom Still: Wisconsin can move into the R&D passing lane with autonomous vehiclesopens in new window
The insurance industry in Wisconsin, with American Family Insurance being a notable example, is already closely monitoring and even investing in the future of connected and autonomous vehicles.
09
Jan
2016
host.madison.com
How CES put Ring's Video Doorbell on the mapopens in new window
How CES put American Family Insurance partner Ring's Video Doorbell on the map.
The startup bet $2,000 and grew to 9,500 locations in 4 years.
09
Jan
2016
www.thv11.com
Internet of Things Labs Give Engineering Students an Edgeopens in new window
American Family Insurance among several industry-leading companies joining UW-Madison's IoT lab.
08
Jan
2016
www.engineering.com
Fostering workplace diversityopens in new window
9 best practices for developing a more inclusive workforce.
05
Jan
2016
www.ibmadison.com
American Family recognized as innovator in profile of Wisconsinopens in new window
When you think of innovation, the insurance industry may not be the first that comes to mind, but the nation's third-largest mutual property and casualty insurance company, founded in Madison in 1927 is looking to challenge that perception.
04
Jan
2016
ink-live.com
Best of Madison Business 2016: Change Agentsopens in new window
Meet four business leaders who continue a legacy of innovation in Madison by making change happen.
17
Dec
2015
www.channel3000.com
Wisconsin companies saluted as 'Green Masters'opens in new window
Thirty-six Wisconsin companies were honored this week for their achievements in greening their operations and supply chains.
16
Dec
2015
www.jsonline.com
Why Everybody Needs A Connected Doorbellopens in new window
Get ready to ring in the New Year with a connected doorbell from Ring and American Family Insurance.
14
Dec
2015
fortune.com
How Major Insurers Are Teaming Up With Internet Of Things Companies In One Infographicopens in new window
Insurers are increasingly recognizing the IoT’s potential to offer real-time monitoring of vehicles, homes, and other areas of key risk exposure. And one way they are seizing on this opportunity is partnering with emerging startups and tech giants in the space.
07
Dec
2015
www.cbinsights.com
Ring, American Family Partner to Help Prevent Home Burglariesopens in new window
Ring, inventor of the Ring Video Doorbell, an innovative, do-it-yourself home security system that enables customers to proactively protect their families, and American Family Insurance are creating a one-of-a-kind offering.
19
Nov
2015
www.claimsjournal.com
7 Wisconsin companies earn perfect scores on LGBT 'Equality Index' opens in new window
18
Nov
2015
www.wisconsingazette.com
HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of Wisconsin Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Indexopens in new window
18
Nov
2015
urbanmilwaukee.com
Ring, American Family Insurance announce unique effort to help prevent home break-insopens in new window
Ring will reimburse American Family customer deductibles if their Ring-equipped home is burglarized, American Family will offer its customers a discount on Ring doorbell
18
Nov
2015
finance.yahoo.com
Former American Family Insurance chairman, CEO dies at age 90opens in new window
Robert W. Koch is remembered as a courageous and visionary leader for American Family Insurance...
10
Nov
2015
host.madison.com
American Family Insurance contest winner recaps trip to San Joseopens in new window
Earlier this year, American Family Insurance ran an enter-to-win to give away a Sporting KC road trip. Jeff Carlson was selected as the winner and received a free trip for him and three friends to Sporting KC's October 16 road match against the San Jose Earthquakes.
02
Nov
2015
www.sportingkc.com
American Family Insurance to be a founding partner of Mercedes-Benz Stadiumopens in new window
American Family Insurance announced it will be one of the 14 founding partners of Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to open in 2017. The agreement underscores the company’s commitment to the city of Atlanta where it began selling insurance nearly eight years ago.
28
Oct
2015
www.businesswire.com
Dodging deer is annual annoyance for Wisconsin motoristsopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
22
Oct
2015
www.jsonline.com
Environmental sustainability is embedded in American Family's cultureopens in new window
04
Oct
2015
www.jsonline.com
News 3 Morning Show Kevin Durant visit to East High Schoolopens in new window
22
Sep
2015
mms.tveyes.com
Insurance Exec Cesar Pinzon Found New Direction by Changing Courseopens in new window
31
Aug
2015
negociosnow.com
Six of 10 Wisconsin Innovation Award winners from Madisonopens in new window
27
Aug
2015
host.madison.com
Fitch Upgrades American Family's Ratings to 'A+'; Outlook Stable opens in new window
19
Aug
2015
www.fitchratings.com
Meet Ring, the connected door bell company that just scored Richard Branson as an investoropens in new window
19
Aug
2015
fortune.com
Tournament director hired for Stricker's Champions Tour eventopens in new window
19
Aug
2015
www.jsonline.com
American Family Insurance to use drones for damage inspectionopens in new window
11
Aug
2015
www.bizjournals.com
Construction techniques can strengthen homes, prevent lossopens in new window
09
Aug
2015
host.madison.com
Packers Training Camp Bike Tradition Gets A Boostopens in new window
30
Jul
2015
www.doorcountydailynews.com
Insurance, smart Minnesota homes connect through IoTopens in new window
St. Cloud Times
02
Jul
2015
www.sctimes.com
American Family Insurance keeps focus on proactive home safety by offering Nest Protect devices at no cost to Minnesota customersopens in new window
The Pilot-Independent
02
Jul
2015
www.walkermn.com
American Family Insurance Classic will bring millions into local economyopens in new window
30
Jun
2015
www.channel3000.com
American Family launches homeowners discounts to Nest customersopens in new window
Milwaukee Business Journal
19
Jun
2015
www.bizjournals.com
Nest and insurance: What the deal will mean for homeowners policies and client privacy opens in new window
Insurance Business America
19
Jun
2015
www.ibamag.com
American Family Insurance explains why it works with Nestopens in new window
Fortune Magazine
18
Jun
2015
fortune.com
American Family offers free Nest Protect devices to Minnesotansopens in new window
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
18
Jun
2015
www.startribune.com
Liberty Mutual, American Family Offer Discounts for Nest Dataopens in new window
Insurance Networking News
18
Jun
2015
www.insurancenetworking.com
Now it's a whole lot harder to compete with Nestopens in new window
Fortune Magazine
17
Jun
2015
fortune.com
American Family Launches Coverage for Ridesharing Drivers in Coloradoopens in new window
21
May
2015
www.insurancejournal.com
AmFam Salutes Moms With ‘Because of Her I Can’ Mother’s Day Campaignopens in new window
08
May
2015
brandchannel.com
American Family official 'bullish' on Wisconsin startup sceneopens in new window
24
Mar
2015
www.wisbusiness.com
Mundelein actor gets 60 seconds of fame in Super Bowl adopens in new window
02
Feb
2015
www.chicagotribune.com
How a Chicago actress became part of the race to complete American Family Insurance's Super Bowl spotopens in new window
30
Jan
2015
www.bizjournals.com
See Jennifer Hudson in American Family's Regional Super Bowl Spotopens in new window
30
Jan
2015
adage.com
Russell Wilson out, J.J. Watt, Kevin Durant in as 'brand ambassadors' for American Family Insuranceopens in new window
27
Jan
2015
host.madison.com
American Family Insurance kicks off 25-year quest to find best home roofing brandsopens in new window
07
Nov
2014
host.madison.com
American Family Insurance fosters start-ups through venture capital armopens in new window
08
Oct
2014
www.jsonline.com