by Robert Conroy, CPCU CIC on November 29, 2012
- From left to right: Adam Moore – VP, Scott Van Wardhuiven – Fire Chief , Stacy Walton – Secretary, Todd Milburn – President
The Grinnell Subchapter of the Iowa CPCU Society Chapter recently donated $400 to the Kellogg Fire Department to replace worn equipment. According to Kellogg Fire Chief Scott Van Waardhuizen, the donation will be used to purchase 10 and 12 foot fiberglass pike poles, a 50 foot forestry line hose, and a water extinguisher.
“The Grinnell Subchapter of the Iowa CPCU Society has a long history of supporting local fire departments,” said Chapter President Todd Milburn. “When we are made aware of a need in our area we offer this kind of donation to show support for what these departments do for our communities. The subchapter raises funds through donations from employees at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company.”
The Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society is a community of credentialed property and casualty insurance professionals who promote excellence through ethical behavior and continuing education. Founded in 1987, the Grinnell Subchapter of Iowa CPCU Society was the first subchapter in the nation to consist solely of people employed by one company. Forty five Grinnell Mutual employees are members of the Grinnell Subchapter.
by Robert Conroy, CPCU CIC on October 30, 2012
Jeff Menary has been named Vice President of Reinsurance and Kurt Eaves has been named Vice President of Direct Underwriting / Production at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
Menary currently serves as Vice President of Direct Underwriting / Production. He has been employed with Grinnell Mutual since 1980. Menary holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations.
Eaves currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lines Underwriting. With more than 26 years in the property-casualty insurance industry, Eaves has held key leadership positions with large insurance companies as well as with a national insurance broker. Before joining Grinnell Mutual, he served as the assistant vice president of underwriting for Indiana Insurance, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. Eaves holds the CPCU and the ARM designations and is a licensed insurance agency in Iowa.
by Chris Bronk, CPCU on June 11, 2012
The Grinnell Sub-Chapter celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the Grinnell Golf and Country Club on May 16th with current and retired members: (front: Peg German, Heather Sisson, Stacy Walton; 2nd row: Hugh Sheridan, Tressa Lepley, Jacque McClenathan, Kama Small; 3rd row: Crystal Bauman, Lauren Augustin, John Gorman, Dan McVeigh; 4th row: Pam Bryan, Ted Hammer, Monte Redenius, Mike Ward; top row: Adam Moore, Brent Larsen, Dan Agnew, Todd Milburn).
Larry Hershberger, Director of the Emmett J. Vaughan Institute of Risk Management and Insurance in the Henry B. Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa was the guest speaker. Catie Sebolt, 2012 graduate of the program and Viana Rockel also spoke about the partnership between the Insurance program and Iowa insurance companies.
The Grinnell Sub-Chapter formed on April 17, 1987 with 10 members. The current membership has grown to 45 members.
