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United as a Catalyst for Change

One of my favorite parts of American Family’s culture statement comes at the end, when the focus turns to our communities. We are a catalyst for change. So people will say: “This is a better community because American Family is part of it.” As American Family’s United Way campaigns draw to a close, I wasthinking […]

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Courageous Innovation

American Family Insurance has been part of this community for more than 90 years, and part of my life for almost as long as I can remember. We started as Farmers Mutual in 1927, in the Tenney Building on Madison’s capitol square. Now, we’re a Fortune 400 company. Through our history, we’ve grown and adapted […]

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Investing in Our Communities is Inspiring and Powerful

As CEO of American Family Insurance, I want us to be a great insurer – the most trusted and valued customer-driven insurance company. But, as I’ve said before, we need to be more than that. We also need to be a great place for agents and for employees. We need a strong and vibrant brand. […]

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The CEO Podcast: A Conversation with John Legend

John Legend is talented – and busy. The Academy, Grammy and Tony Award winner has a baby on the way. He’s been on a multi-city tour of Asia. And, he’ll star in a live television adaptation of “Jesus Christ Superstar” this Sunday on NBC. As an American Family Dream Champion, John helps our brand deliver […]

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Building a conscious culture of inclusion

It’s an understatement to say, we’re in a difficult period. There’s division, and a basic and fundamental conflict going on between freedom of speech and equality for everyone. We all honor first amendment rights, right? But where’s the line when those rights attack the fabric of how and why we became a nation in the […]

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Now is the time to accelerate inclusion

Across our country, people from all walks of life are speaking out about the terrible and racist demonstrations that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend – and the tragic violence that ensued. There are many emotions – anger, sadness, fear, futility and more. I’ve felt those emotions. The American Family Insurance community has. I’m […]

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