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Malaysian Reserve
21-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Frankenmuth Insurance Appoints Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Ott as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective April 28, 2025. Ott will serve as the company's top legal advisor, overseeing corporate legal matters, governance, and regulatory compliance across all Frankenmuth Insurance companies and subsidiaries. She will also serve as Corporate Secretary, supporting the Board of Directors and Executive Committees. Ott brings more than 30 years of experience in private practice and in-house legal leadership. She previously held senior roles at State Farm, where she served as Legislative and Regulatory Counsel and Managing Attorney for Claims litigation; at Horace Mann, where she was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel; and most recently at The Hanover Group, where she served as Vice President and Counsel. Ott is a prominent member of Michigan's insurance community. She has expertise in Michigan's no-fault laws, personal injury protection coverages, and its Essential Insurance Act. She is a past Chair and a current Board Member of Insurance Alliance of Michigan. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Auto Insurance Placement Facility. Frankenmuth Insurance has been providing peace of mind and protecting individuals, families, and businesses for more than 155 years. We truly care about the people we serve and strive to be your insurer of choice by delivering unparalleled protection and service. As a super-regional carrier, we partner exclusively with more than 800 independent agencies in 15 states to customize business, home, auto, and life insurance policies and surety bonds. We are financially sound, stable, and secure, with more than $2 billion in assets, and have an AM Best A (Excellent) financial strength rating. For more information, visit Contact: Abbe AdairDirector, Marketing989-480-6260
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Frankenmuth Insurance Appoints Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Ott as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective April 28, 2025. Ott will serve as the company's top legal advisor, overseeing corporate legal matters, governance, and regulatory compliance across all Frankenmuth Insurance companies and subsidiaries. She will also serve as Corporate Secretary, supporting the Board of Directors and Executive Committees. Ott brings more than 30 years of experience in private practice and in-house legal leadership. She previously held senior roles at State Farm, where she served as Legislative and Regulatory Counsel and Managing Attorney for Claims litigation; at Horace Mann, where she was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel; and most recently at The Hanover Group, where she served as Vice President and Counsel. Ott is a prominent member of Michigan's insurance community. She has expertise in Michigan's no-fault laws, personal injury protection coverages, and its Essential Insurance Act. She is a past Chair and a current Board Member of Insurance Alliance of Michigan. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Auto Insurance Placement Facility. Frankenmuth Insurance has been providing peace of mind and protecting individuals, families, and businesses for more than 155 years. We truly care about the people we serve and strive to be your insurer of choice by delivering unparalleled protection and service. As a super-regional carrier, we partner exclusively with more than 800 independent agencies in 15 states to customize business, home, auto, and life insurance policies and surety bonds. We are financially sound, stable, and secure, with more than $2 billion in assets, and have an AM Best A (Excellent) financial strength rating. For more information, visit Contact: Abbe AdairDirector, Marketing989-480-6260 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Frankenmuth Insurance Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Frankenmuth Insurance Selects Mid-State Insurance as Wisconsin's Diamond Achiever
Prestigious award presented to the insurance agency for attaining the highest overall performance rating in the state of Wisconsin MEQUON, Wis., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-State Insurance has been named Wisconsin's 2024 Diamond Achiever by Frankenmuth Insurance, a super-regional insurance carrier based in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The annual Diamond Achiever awards are given to the highest-performing agencies across their footprint based on set criteria, including length of appointment, profitability, growth, and policy retention. Frankenmuth Insurance President and Chief Operations Officer Andy Knudsen shares, "We are pleased to recognize Mid-State Insurance for an exceptional year of performance with our Diamond Achiever award. We see their commitment to providing our mutual clients with the highest quality insurance services, and we're proud to have them represent us." Mid-State Insurance's 2024 results rank the agency as one of the most successful among Frankenmuth Insurance's more than 800 independent agencies. "We are incredibly honored to receive the Diamond Achiever award from Frankenmuth Insurance. Their commitment to excellence, strong agency partnerships, and unwavering support make them a truly outstanding carrier to work with. This recognition is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the exceptional products and service that Frankenmuth Insurance provides. We deeply value our partnership and look forward to continued success together," shares Joe LaBarbera, President, Mid-State Insurance. Mid-State Insurance has been licensed with Frankenmuth Insurance since 2009 and is recognized as one of the carrier's Preferred independent insurance agency partners. To learn more about Frankenmuth Insurance, visit For more information on Mid-State Insurance, visit their website at About Frankenmuth Insurance Frankenmuth Insurance's core purpose is to provide peace of mind. Headquartered in historic Frankenmuth, Michigan, the company has been protecting individuals, families, and businesses for more than 155 years. We truly care about the people we serve and strive to be your insurer of choice by delivering unparalleled protection and service. As a super-regional carrier, we partner exclusively with more than 800 independent agencies in 15 states to customize business, home, auto, and life insurance policies and surety bonds. We are proud to be one of the industry's most financially sound, stable, and secure carriers, with more than $2 billion in assets. We have earned an AM Best A (Excellent) financial strength rating or higher every year for more than 45 years. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Frankenmuth Insurance Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Frankenmuth Insurance Selects Guidewire Cloud to Modernize Technology and Optimize Resources
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. & SAN MATEO, Calif., March 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frankenmuth Insurance (Frankenmuth), a super-regional property and casualty (P&C) insurer, and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that Frankenmuth selected Guidewire InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud to power its core systems and simplify its IT operations. A Guidewire customer since 2014, the company will migrate InsuranceSuite from an on-premises environment to Guidewire Cloud simultaneously for all of its lines of business and states where it operates. Guidewire PartnerConnect Consulting Global Strategic member PwC has been selected to lead the migration project. "We decided to migrate our current InsuranceSuite instance to Guidewire Cloud now because we are impressed with Guidewire's cloud maturity and roadmap, allowing us to leverage the industry-leading cloud core platform," said Frankenmuth Vice President and Chief Information Officer Curtis Williams. "We look forward to realizing the benefits of flexibility and scalability that come with being on Guidewire Cloud Platform. By operating InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud, we will be able to shift system maintenance to Guidewire, so we can stay current on the latest innovations and enable our IT staff to focus on tasks that deliver value to our business." Williams added, "We are also excited about using Guidewire Advanced Product Designer and Guidewire Jutro Digital Platform to develop and deliver new capabilities quickly to our agents and policyholders, as well as integrating the third-party, best-in-class insurtechs that comprise the Guidewire Marketplace and PartnerConnect ecosystem to enhance our service offerings. Our actuaries and data scientists will continue to utilize Guidewire Predict and other Guidewire Analytics products to embed powerful analytics within our processes." "We are excited to once again partner with Frankenmuth Insurance as they advance to the next phase of their transformation journey through the implementation of InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud," said PwC Global and U.S. Guidewire Alliance Leader Imran Ilyas. "In today's fast-paced environment, embracing cloud technology is an essential, strategic move that will enable Frankenmuth to enhance its agility and scalability, while focusing on delivering innovative solutions and superior service to their customers. As a trusted partner, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional expertise and support to ensure Frankenmuth maximizes the benefits of this strategic transition." "We thank Frankenmuth for their partnership over the last several years and appreciate their trust in our cloud technology as they migrate to Guidewire Cloud," remarked Guidewire Chief Commercial Officer David Laker. "We look forward to seeing them transform the way they utilize the cloud to do business with their agents and policyholders and continue their mission of being the insurer of choice in protecting the individuals, families, and businesses that they serve." About Frankenmuth Frankenmuth Insurance's core purpose is to provide peace of mind. Headquartered in historic Frankenmuth, Michigan, the company has been protecting individuals, families, and businesses for more than 155 years. We truly care about the people we serve and strive to be your insurer of choice by delivering unparalleled protection and service. As a super-regional carrier, we partner exclusively with more than 800 independent agencies in 15 states to customize business, home, auto, and life insurance policies and surety bonds. We are proud to be one of the industry's most financially sound, stable, and secure carriers, with more than $2.3 billion in assets. We have earned an AM Best A (Excellent) financial strength rating or higher every year for more than 45 years. For more information, visit About Guidewire Software Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. More than 570 insurers in 42 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, rely on Guidewire products. With core systems leveraging data and analytics, digital, and artificial intelligence, Guidewire defines cloud platform excellence for P&C insurers. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation record, with 1,700+ successful projects supported by the industry's largest R&D team and SI partner ecosystem. Our marketplace represents the largest solution partner community in P&C, where customers can access hundreds of applications to accelerate integration, localization, and innovation. For more information, please visit and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn. NOTE: For information about Guidewire's trademarks, visit View source version on Contacts Albert LinPublic Relations ManagerGuidewire Software, Inc.+1.415.205.4214allin@ Abbe AdairDirector, MarketingFrankenmuth Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
17-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Frankenmuth Insurance Selects Guidewire Cloud to Modernize Technology and Optimize Resources
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. & SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 17, 2025-- Frankenmuth Insurance (Frankenmuth), a super-regional property and casualty (P&C) insurer, and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that Frankenmuth selected Guidewire InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud to power its core systems and simplify its IT operations. A Guidewire customer since 2014, the company will migrate InsuranceSuite from an on-premises environment to Guidewire Cloud simultaneously for all of its lines of business and states where it operates. Guidewire PartnerConnect Consulting Global Strategic member PwC has been selected to lead the migration project. 'We decided to migrate our current InsuranceSuite instance to Guidewire Cloud now because we are impressed with Guidewire's cloud maturity and roadmap, allowing us to leverage the industry-leading cloud core platform,' said Frankenmuth Vice President and Chief Information Officer Curtis Williams. 'We look forward to realizing the benefits of flexibility and scalability that come with being on Guidewire Cloud Platform. By operating InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud, we will be able to shift system maintenance to Guidewire, so we can stay current on the latest innovations and enable our IT staff to focus on tasks that deliver value to our business.' Williams added, 'We are also excited about using Guidewire Advanced Product Designer and Guidewire Jutro Digital Platform to develop and deliver new capabilities quickly to our agents and policyholders, as well as integrating the third-party, best-in-class insurtechs that comprise the Guidewire Marketplace and PartnerConnect ecosystem to enhance our service offerings. Our actuaries and data scientists will continue to utilize Guidewire Predict and other Guidewire Analytics products to embed powerful analytics within our processes.' 'We are excited to once again partner with Frankenmuth Insurance as they advance to the next phase of their transformation journey through the implementation of InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud,' said PwC Global and U.S. Guidewire Alliance Leader Imran Ilyas. 'In today's fast-paced environment, embracing cloud technology is an essential, strategic move that will enable Frankenmuth to enhance its agility and scalability, while focusing on delivering innovative solutions and superior service to their customers. As a trusted partner, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional expertise and support to ensure Frankenmuth maximizes the benefits of this strategic transition.' 'We thank Frankenmuth for their partnership over the last several years and appreciate their trust in our cloud technology as they migrate to Guidewire Cloud,' remarked Guidewire Chief Commercial Officer David Laker. 'We look forward to seeing them transform the way they utilize the cloud to do business with their agents and policyholders and continue their mission of being the insurer of choice in protecting the individuals, families, and businesses that they serve.' About Frankenmuth Frankenmuth Insurance's core purpose is to provide peace of mind. Headquartered in historic Frankenmuth, Michigan, the company has been protecting individuals, families, and businesses for more than 155 years. We truly care about the people we serve and strive to be your insurer of choice by delivering unparalleled protection and service. As a super-regional carrier, we partner exclusively with more than 800 independent agencies in 15 states to customize business, home, auto, and life insurance policies and surety bonds. We are proud to be one of the industry's most financially sound, stable, and secure carriers, with more than $2.3 billion in assets. We have earned an AM Best A (Excellent) financial strength rating or higher every year for more than 45 years. For more information, visit About Guidewire Software Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. More than 570 insurers in 42 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, rely on Guidewire products. With core systems leveraging data and analytics, digital, and artificial intelligence, Guidewire defines cloud platform excellence for P&C insurers. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation record, with 1,700+ successful projects supported by the industry's largest R&D team and SI partner ecosystem. Our marketplace represents the largest solution partner community in P&C, where customers can access hundreds of applications to accelerate integration, localization, and innovation. Public Relations Manager Guidewire Software, Inc. +1.415.205.4214 [email protected] Adair Director, Marketing Frankenmuth Insurance 989-480-6260 SOURCE: Guidewire Software Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/17/2025 08:55 AM/DISC: 03/17/2025 08:55 AM
