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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CAPITAL INSURANCE GROUP RECOGNIZED IN 2025 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS®
CIG takes home Gold and Silver Stevie® Awards MONTEREY, Calif., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Insurance Group® (CIG®), a leading regional property and casualty insurer in the Western U.S., is proud to announce multiple teams within the company have been selected as honorees in separate categories for the 23rd Annual American Business Awards ®. Capital Insurance Group was awarded a Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year - Insurance – Large category. Additionally, two teams were recognized as Teams of the Year with the Development Team taking home a Gold Stevie® Award for Technology Team of the Year, and the Communications Team receiving a Silver Stevie® Award. Judges had high praise for CIG, remarking on their resilience, ability to expand products, continued attainment of financial metrics, and noted the company successfully attracted and retained customers amid tough regulatory challenges. CIG was recognized for its customer-focused approach which yields high retention and glowing customer testimonials. CIG's IT Development team was recognized for their innovation, resilience, and impact on the company through major system upgrades, cloud migrations, and enhanced quoting tools. The result of their cross-functional collaboration and efforts was improved agent transparency, operational efficiency, and improved customer experience. Judges celebrated CIG's Communications team for their strategic approach, measurable results, and impressive nature of accomplishments, especially given their size. Also noteworthy was the team's ability to overcome challenges, demonstrating agility, creativity, and operational excellence with demonstrable strategic impact. At Capital Insurance Group, a strong commitment to open and transparent communication shapes the company's culture and drives success. Guided by CIG's core values that serve as the foundation of its operations, the CIG team works collaboratively to deliver results and do what's right. The company embraces a thoughtful, measured approach to decision-making, reflected in the guiding principle "measure twice; cut once," a reminder shared across CIG to prioritize integrity and excellence in everything they do. CIG President & CEO, Andy Doll reflected on the awards: "Everyone at CIG has been working hard for a long time, and those efforts have been reflected in our results. These awards illustrate how this hard work is being recognized by those independent from the company. This adds greater credibility and value of every CIG employee's effort." The Stevie® Awards, established in 2002, honor organizations and professionals globally for their achievements. The American Business Awards® accept nominations from all U.S. organizations across various categories. This year, over 3,600 nominations were submitted by organizations of all sizes, judged by more than 250 professionals worldwide to determine the winners. More details and the 2025 Stevie winners list can be found at About Capital Insurance Group Established in 1898, Capital Insurance Group® (CIG®) is a leading regional property and casualty insurer in the Western U.S. CIG offers trusted Agriculture, Commercial, and Personal coverage across Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Known for superior customer service and customizable coverage, CIG delivers insurance solutions tailored to meet the needs of policyholders, sold exclusively through independent agents. CIG's suite of insurance offerings include coverage for Homeowners, Renters, Personal Auto, Dwelling Fire, Businessowners, Commercial Auto, Farm Owners, Commercial Agriculture, Farm Auto, Commercial Real Estate, and more. Throughout its footprint, CIG partners with regional and local charitable organizations and events to give back to communities in ways that promote preparedness, enhance resilience, and bring relief to communities in crisis. CIG is underwritten by its affiliate companies: California Capital Insurance Company, Eagle West Insurance Company, Nevada Capital Insurance Company, and Monterey Insurance Company. CIG is rated "A" (Excellent) by AM Best, the independent financial monitor of the insurance industry and is proud to be part of the Auto-Owners Insurance group of companies, one of the nation's largest, most-trusted insurers. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Capital Insurance Group
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CAPITAL INSURANCE GROUP RECOGNIZED IN 2025 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS®
CIG takes home Gold and Silver Stevie® Awards MONTEREY, Calif., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Insurance Group® (CIG®), a leading regional property and casualty insurer in the Western U.S., is proud to announce multiple teams within the company have been selected as honorees in separate categories for the 23rd Annual American Business Awards ®. Capital Insurance Group was awarded a Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year - Insurance – Large category. Additionally, two teams were recognized as Teams of the Year with the Development Team taking home a Gold Stevie® Award for Technology Team of the Year, and the Communications Team receiving a Silver Stevie® Award. Judges had high praise for CIG, remarking on their resilience, ability to expand products, continued attainment of financial metrics, and noted the company successfully attracted and retained customers amid tough regulatory challenges. CIG was recognized for its customer-focused approach which yields high retention and glowing customer testimonials. CIG's IT Development team was recognized for their innovation, resilience, and impact on the company through major system upgrades, cloud migrations, and enhanced quoting tools. The result of their cross-functional collaboration and efforts was improved agent transparency, operational efficiency, and improved customer experience. Judges celebrated CIG's Communications team for their strategic approach, measurable results, and impressive nature of accomplishments, especially given their size. Also noteworthy was the team's ability to overcome challenges, demonstrating agility, creativity, and operational excellence with demonstrable strategic impact. At Capital Insurance Group, a strong commitment to open and transparent communication shapes the company's culture and drives success. Guided by CIG's core values that serve as the foundation of its operations, the CIG team works collaboratively to deliver results and do what's right. The company embraces a thoughtful, measured approach to decision-making, reflected in the guiding principle "measure twice; cut once," a reminder shared across CIG to prioritize integrity and excellence in everything they do. CIG President & CEO, Andy Doll reflected on the awards: "Everyone at CIG has been working hard for a long time, and those efforts have been reflected in our results. These awards illustrate how this hard work is being recognized by those independent from the company. This adds greater credibility and value of every CIG employee's effort." The Stevie® Awards, established in 2002, honor organizations and professionals globally for their achievements. The American Business Awards® accept nominations from all U.S. organizations across various categories. This year, over 3,600 nominations were submitted by organizations of all sizes, judged by more than 250 professionals worldwide to determine the winners. More details and the 2025 Stevie winners list can be found at About Capital Insurance Group Established in 1898, Capital Insurance Group® (CIG®) is a leading regional property and casualty insurer in the Western U.S. CIG offers trusted Agriculture, Commercial, and Personal coverage across Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Known for superior customer service and customizable coverage, CIG delivers insurance solutions tailored to meet the needs of policyholders, sold exclusively through independent agents. CIG's suite of insurance offerings include coverage for Homeowners, Renters, Personal Auto, Dwelling Fire, Businessowners, Commercial Auto, Farm Owners, Commercial Agriculture, Farm Auto, Commercial Real Estate, and more. Throughout its footprint, CIG partners with regional and local charitable organizations and events to give back to communities in ways that promote preparedness, enhance resilience, and bring relief to communities in crisis. CIG is underwritten by its affiliate companies: California Capital Insurance Company, Eagle West Insurance Company, Nevada Capital Insurance Company, and Monterey Insurance Company. CIG is rated "A" (Excellent) by AM Best, the independent financial monitor of the insurance industry and is proud to be part of the Auto-Owners Insurance group of companies, one of the nation's largest, most-trusted insurers. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Capital Insurance Group
Associated Press
30-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Otus Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year
CHICAGO, IL, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Otus, a leading provider of K-12 student data and assessment solutions, has been awarded a prestigious Gold Stevie® Award in the category of Customer Service Department of the Year at the 2025 American Business Awards®. This recognition celebrates the company's unwavering commitment to supporting educators, students, and families through exceptional service and innovation. In addition to the Gold award, Otus also earned two Silver Stevie® Awards: one for Company of the Year – Computer Software – Medium Size, and another honoring Co-founder and President Chris Hull as Technology Executive of the Year. 'It is an incredible honor to be recognized, but the real win is knowing our work is making a difference for educators and students,' said Hull. 'As a former teacher, I know how difficult it can be to juggle everything that is asked of you. At Otus, we focus on building tools that save time, surface meaningful insights, and make student data easier to use—so teachers can focus on what matters most: helping kids grow.' The American Business Awards®, now in their 23rd year, are the premier business awards program in the United States, honoring outstanding performances in the workplace across a wide range of industries. The competition receives more than 12,000 nominations every year. Judges selected Otus for its outstanding 98.7% customer satisfaction with chat interactions, and exceptional 89% gross retention in 2024. They also praised the company's unique blend of technology and human touch, noting its strong focus on educator-led support, onboarding, data-driven product evolution, and professional development. 'We believe great support starts with understanding the realities educators face every day. Our Client Success team is largely made up of former teachers and school leaders, so we speak the same language. Whether it's during onboarding, training, or day-to-day communication, we're here to help districts feel confident and supported. This recognition is a reflection of how seriously we take that responsibility and energizes us to keep raising the bar,' said Phil Collins, Ed.D., Chief Customer Officer at Otus. Otus continues to make significant strides in simplifying teaching and learning by offering a unified platform that integrates assessment, data, and instruction—all in one place. Otus has supported over 1 million students nationwide by helping educators make data-informed decisions, monitor progress, and personalize learning. These honors reflect the company's growth, innovation, and steadfast commitment to helping school communities succeed. About Otus Otus, an award-winning edtech company, empowers educators to maximize student performance with a comprehensive K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution. Committed to student achievement and educational equity, Otus combines student data with powerful tools that provide educators, administrators, and families with the insights they need to make a difference. Built by teachers for teachers, Otus creates efficiencies in data management, assessment, and progress monitoring to help educators focus on what matters most—student success. Today, Otus partners with school districts nationwide to create informed, data-driven learning environments. Learn more at Stay connected with Otus on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram. Attachments Sarah Williamson SWPR 503-349-3548 [email protected]
