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Farm Bureau Financial Services Named to the 2024 Forbes America鈥檚 Best Insurance Companies List
1/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
West Des Moines, Iowa (January 8, 2024) – Farm Bureau Financial Services has been named to the 2024 Forbes list of America’s Best Insurance Companies. This prestigious recognition is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The complete list of rankings can be viewed on Forbes.com.The 2024 Forbes America's Best Insurance Companies were identified in an independent survey based on a sample of over 15,000 participants across the nation. The participants were asked to evaluate the insurance companies they have been a customer of within the last three years. The survey considered customer recommendations, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Additionally, six sub-dimensions were also taken into consideration: Advice, Customer Service, Price/Performance ratio, Transparency, Digital Services and Damage Service. The recommendations and ratings were transformed into score values and aggregated towards a final score.In total, 84 companies out of 3,200 were named to the list. Based on the results of the study, Farm Bureau Financial Services is pleased to be recognized in three categories:#4 Permanent Life#20 Homeowners#25 AutoStatista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data and various market and consumer studies and surveys.
Farm Bureau Financial Services Named as Top Performer In Insurance Industry on Ward鈥檚 50 List
7/12/2023 12:00:00 AM
West Des Moines, Iowa (July 12, 2023) – The Ward Group announced that Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company have been named to the 2023 Ward’s 50® group of top performing companies. Together, the companies go to market as Farm Bureau Financial Services and are one of 7 organizations with affiliated companies named to both the Property-Casualty Ward’s 50® and Life-Health Ward’s 50® lists this year. For Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company this is the 24th time to be named to the Life-Health Ward’s 50® list and the 9th consecutive year that Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company has been recognized to the Property-Casualty Ward’s 50® list. The Ward’s 50 are selected for achieving outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency, and performance over a five-year period.“Our Farm Bureau agents, advisors and employees are deeply committed to protecting livelihoods and futures in the community. Receiving this recognition from the Ward Group is validation of that effort,” said Chief Executive Officer Dan Pitcher. “We look forward to continuing to drive positive financial results in our companies to further strengthen the communities where we live and work.”Annually, Ward Group analyzes nearly 3,000 property-casualty insurance companies and more than 700 life-health insurance companies in the United States and identifies the top performers in each segment.
Farm Bureau Financial Services Named to Ward鈥檚 50庐 List as Top Performer in the Insurance Industry
7/11/2022 12:00:00 AM
West Des Moines, Iowa (July 11, 2022) 鈥� Today, Ward Group announced that Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company have been named to the 2022 Ward鈥檚 50庐 group of top performing companies. Together, the companies go to market as Farm Bureau Financial Services. It is one of 6 organizations with affiliated companies named to both the Property-Casualty Ward鈥檚 50庐 and Life-Health Ward鈥檚 50庐 lists this year. This marks the 23rd time that Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company has been named to the Life-Health Ward鈥檚 50庐 list and the 8th year in a row that Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company has been recognized to the Property-Casualty Ward鈥檚 50庐 list. The Ward鈥檚 50 are selected for achieving outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performance over a five-year period. 鈥淲e鈥檝e long been committed to achieving financial strength within our companies,鈥� said Chief Executive Officer Dan Pitcher. 鈥淭his recognition from the Ward Group is a testament to the unwavering commitment of Farm Bureau agents, advisors and employees and their work to protect livelihoods and futures in the communities we serve. Annually, Ward Group analyzes nearly 2,900 property-casualty insurance companies and more than 700 life-health insurance companies in the United States and identifies the top performers in each segment.
Sanjeev Singh to Join Farm Bureau Financial Services as Chief Information Officer - headline
9/10/2021 12:00:00 AM
Farm Bureau Financial Services announced today that Sanjeev Singh will join the organization as Chief Information Officer beginning Sept. 13, 2021.
Farm Bureau Financial Services Named as Top Performer In Insurance Industry on Ward鈥檚 50庐 List
7/20/2021 12:00:00 AM
West Des Moines, Iowa (July 20, 2021) 鈥� Today, Ward Group announced that Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company have been named to the 2021 Ward鈥檚 50庐 group of top performing companies. Together, the companies go to market as Farm Bureau Financial Services. It is one of 7 organizations with affiliated companies named to both the Property-Casualty Ward鈥檚 50庐 and Life-Health Ward鈥檚 50庐 lists this year. This marks the 22nd time that Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company has been named to the Life-Health Ward鈥檚 50庐 list and the 7th year in a row that Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company has been recognized to the Property-Casualty Ward鈥檚 50庐 list. The Ward鈥檚 50 are selected for achieving outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performance over a five-year period. 鈥淭o have our strong financial results recognized by the Ward Group is notable given this past year,鈥� said Chief Executive Officer Dan Pitcher. 鈥淔arm Bureau Financial Services agents and employees adapted, innovated and stayed focused on our purpose of protecting the livelihoods and futures in the communities we serve.鈥� Annually, Ward Group analyzes nearly 3,000 property-casualty insurance companies and more than 700 life-health insurance companies in the United States and identifies the top performers in each segment.
Farm Bureau Financial Services Employees Donate 142,250 Meals for Those in Need
12/22/2020 12:00:00 AM
For a company rooted in agriculture, it comes as no surprise that the call to feed hungry Americans this holiday season was met with a resounding yes from its employees. This holiday season, Farm Bureau Financial Services will make a donation of $14,250 to Feeding America. That鈥檚 the equivalent of 142,250 meals. 鈥淟ike so many companies, the holidays are looking a little different for us this year,鈥� said CEO Dan Pitcher. 鈥淲e had to pivot. So in lieu of a holiday party for our employees, we offered them the opportunity to choose from several holiday gift options 鈥� one of which was the opportunity to pay their gift forward by donating to Feeding America.鈥� And pay it forward they did, resulting in a donation of $7,125. The company decided to match the donation, doubling the dollars and impact. 鈥淚t鈥檚 in my nature to make sure everyone is well fed,鈥� said Kim Mook, Sr. personal lines underwriter. 鈥淚 love to cook. I also feel strongly about giving back when I can. When I saw this option, it seemed like the perfect way to make a difference in someone鈥檚 life.鈥� Vice President of Health Insurance Services Steve Kammeyer said, 鈥淲hile we certainly all missed the chance to celebrate the holiday together with our coworkers, the company provided an outstanding opportunity for us to celebrate in a different, but very meaningful, way.By providing the gift of food to those experiencing hunger or food insecurity, we are making the holiday brighter for many. It really is greater to give than to receive and being able to do that collectively, and make a difference for so many, is a great way to share the holiday spirit with others.鈥� According to Feeding America, nearly 50 million people across the country will feel the impact of food insecurity this holiday season. That is an increase from 35 million in 2019. 鈥淕iving to others lifts your spirit,鈥� said VP Human Resources Karen Rieck. 鈥淎nd it restores your faith to see there is still a fundamental attitude of generosity and kindness that prevails.鈥�
Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor from Colleagues at Farm Bureau Financial Services
11/11/2020 12:00:00 AM
November 11, 2020 (West Des Moines, IA) 鈥� Today, Farm Bureau Financial Services employees recognized 13 veteran colleagues for their military service, presenting them with handcrafted quilts during a virtual event. The quilts are part of the Quilts of Valor Foundation鈥檚 mission, which is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts. The handmade quilts were made by fellow employees and presented to the following veterans in five states. Todd Kessler, Army, Peoria, AZ Roger Robnson, Navy, Ames, IA Kent Cole, Navy, Des Moines, IA Brandon Eckardt, Marines, Des Moines, IA Jeff Gray, Navy, Des Moines, IA Nick Moore, Army, West Des Moines, IA James Puffett, Marines, West Des Moines, IA Joseph Milani, Navy, West Des Moines, IA Matthew Heit, Navy, Waukee, IA Sarah Coleman, Army, Manhattan, KS John Savoie, National Guard, Chaska, MN Jake Bruss, National Guard, Humboldt, NE Ken Henry, Marines, Wood River, NE 鈥淲e honor and appreciate our veteran employees for their sacrifice and dedication,鈥� said CEO Dan Pitcher. 鈥淲e know our freedom comes at the cost of the dedication of the men and women who have put their lives on the line for us. These quilts are a reminder that your service and sacrifices haven鈥檛 gone unnoticed.鈥� Since 2016, Farm Bureau Financial Services has awarded 78 quilts to veteran employees. To learn more about the Quilts of Valor Foundation, visit www.qovf.org.
Farm Bureau Financial Services Named as Top Performer on Ward's 50® List
7/20/2020 12:00:00 AM
West Des Moines, Iowa (July 16, 2020) 鈥� Today, Ward Group announced that Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company have been named to the 2020 Ward鈥檚 50庐 group of top performing companies. Together, the companies go to market as Farm Bureau Financial Services. It is one of eight organizations with affiliated companies named to both the Property-Casualty Ward鈥檚 50庐 and Life-Health Ward鈥檚 50庐 lists this year. This marks the 21st time that Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company has been named to the Life-Health Ward鈥檚 50庐 list and the 6th year in a row that Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company has been recognized to the Property-Casualty Ward鈥檚 50庐 list. 鈥淲e鈥檙e honored to be recognized again by the Ward Group for achieving strong financial results,鈥� said Chief Executive Officer Dan Pitcher. 鈥淭his is due to our devoted employees and Farm Bureau Financial Services agents who continue to fulfill our mission of protecting the livelihoods and futures in the communities we serve.鈥� Annually, Ward Group analyzes nearly 3,000 property-casualty insurance companies and more than 700 life-health insurance companies in the United States and identifies the top performers in each segment. The Ward鈥檚 50 are selected for achieving outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performance over a five-year period.
Jeffrey A. Whitehead to Join 澳门六合彩下注平台 Financial Group as Chief Investment Officer
6/9/2020 12:00:00 AM
West Des Moines, Iowa 鈥� 澳门六合彩下注平台. (NYSE: FFG) announced today that Jeffrey A. (Jeff) Whitehead will join the company as Chief Investment Officer on June 15, 2020. In this role, Whitehead will be a member of 澳门六合彩下注平台鈥檚 management team and have overall responsibility for managing the company鈥檚 investment policy and strategy. Whitehead is replacing Charles T. Happel, who is retiring this year. 鈥淚 am pleased to have Jeff join 澳门六合彩下注平台 Financial Group. He brings extensive investment management experience in the insurance industry,鈥� said Daniel D. Pitcher, 澳门六合彩下注平台 Financial Group鈥檚 Chief Executive Officer. 鈥淛eff鈥檚 proven leadership and deep insurance investment experience will allow him to successfully lead 澳门六合彩下注平台鈥檚 investment team and manage 澳门六合彩下注平台 Financial Group鈥檚 high-quality investment portfolio.鈥� For the past 19 years, Whitehead has been with Aegon USA Investment Management where he currently serves as Head of Insurance Asset Management & Client Investment Solutions. In this role he has led a team responsible for managing Transamerica鈥檚 $85 billion general account portfolios. Prior to Aegon, Whitehead was Director, Sales, Marketing & Insurance Portfolio Strategy with PIMCO (Specialty Markets) and Vice President, Insurance Portfolio Strategist & Director of Insurance Marketing with Conseco Capital Management. Whitehead holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. 澳门六合彩下注平台 Financial Group is a holding company with the purpose to protect livelihoods and futures. Operating under the consumer brand name Farm Bureau Financial Services, its affiliates offer a broad range of life insurance, annuity and investment products distributed by multiline exclusive Farm Bureau agents. Helping complete the financial services offering, advisors offer wealth management and financial planning services. In addition, 澳门六合彩下注平台 Financial Group manages all aspects of two Farm Bureau affiliated property-casualty insurance companies for a management fee. Headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, 澳门六合彩下注平台 Financial Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FFG.
United Way's "Game-Changer" Award Presented to Farm Bureau Financial Services
5/29/2020 12:00:00 AM
Des Moines, Iowa (May 29, 2020) 鈥� United Way of Central Iowa presented Farm BureauFinancial Services with the large company 鈥淕ame-Changer鈥� award on May 29 for their dedication, innovation, and success in total dollars raised during the 2019 United Way campaign. 鈥淯nited Way of Central Iowa is a crucial non-profit organization leading the fight for the health, education and financial stability of every central Iowan, and we are committed to supporting the great work they do,鈥� said Dan Pitcher, Chief Executive Officer. 鈥淭hrough volunteerism and financial donations, our employees step up year after year. In 2019 everyone came together and made a big difference in our community by surpassing our goal and raising $901,983.鈥� The Farm Bureau 2019 United Way campaign was titled 鈥淒rive Change鈥� and involved race car themed events and communications. Throughout the campaign, Farm Bureau employees: Collected 825 books for Stuff the Bus Constructed 63 literacy kits during the Literacy Solstice Grew and donated 2,173 pounds of produce from their Giving Garden Assembled and donated 357 personal care kits to Bidwell Riverside LINC members packed 960 sacks for the Food Bank of Iowa Backpack Program Delivered 193 breakfast casseroles to the Salvation Army Volunteered 380 hours during Day of Action