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I’m on Bill’s team

Ever since announcing my decision to step away as American Family Insurance CEO, I’ve gotten a ton of comments from folks inside and outside our organization. It’s been great to hear from so many people.  There’s a common theme in those messages, too. “Wow, the company has really grown during your tenure as CEO.” Or, “It’s […]

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Firsts and lasts

Today is the American Family Insurance annual policyholder meeting. I distinctly remember the 2020 annual meeting. We gathered in person – something hard to fathom just 12 months later. No masks. No social distancing. We were monitoring the pandemic at that time, but it hadn’t really impacted us. Yet. Oh, how things would change. I’ve […]

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It’s the right time

“What keeps you up at night?” That’s a common question from my more than nine years as CEO. While I have multiple accountabilities, I believe my most important job – and the one that’s likely cost me the most sleep – is ensuring my organization has the right talent. I believe it’s the most important […]

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