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Homesteaders Life Company

Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to promote and support the funding of advance funeral planning and end-of-life expenses.

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Homesteaders Recognized as 2023 Top Iowa Workplace

October 3, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa – Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has been named a Top Iowa Workplace for the ninth consecutive year.

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Jim Knoepfler Named New Executive Vice President of Domanicare

June 15, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa — Domanicare CEO and Homesteaders SVP-Consumer Experience Jon Lefrandt is pleased to announce that Jim Knoepfler has been appointed Executive Vice President of Domanicare. In his new role, Knoepfler will lead the organization’s daily operations.

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Kelly Manion Named New Homesteaders Director of Consumer Marketing

May 17, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company is pleased to announce that Kelly Manion has joined the company’s consumer engagement team as Director of Consumer Marketing. In her new role, Manion will oversee marketing efforts to support Homesteaders’ consumer-focused initiatives.

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A.M. Best Company Affirms Homesteaders’ Financial Strength With An A- (Excellent) Credit Rating

May 12, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa — A.M. Best Company, a global rating agency focused on the insurance industry, has affirmed Homesteaders Life Company’s financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook.

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Homesteaders Recognized as 2023 Top USA Workplace

April 26, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa — For the third year in a row, Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has been recognized as a 2023 Top USA Workplace.

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David Rafdal Named New Homesteaders Account Executive

February 27, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company Regional Director Joan Schoborg is pleased to announce that David Rafdal has joined Homesteaders’ industry-leading team of account executives. Rafdal joins the Home Office region where he will serve customers in Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.

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Homesteaders Policy Owners Elect Three New Members to Board of Directors

February 22, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company President, CEO and Board Chair Steve Shaffer announced today the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. Elected by policy owners during their annual meeting held at company headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, they are: 

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Dean Lambert to Retire after Nearly 25 Years with Homesteaders

February 13, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company President, CEO and Board Chair Steve Shaffer announced today that longtime marketing officer Dean Lambert plans to retire from the company after nearly 25 years of service. 

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Homesteaders Announces Growth Rate Increase

February 1, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has announced an upcoming growth rate increase of an average 30 basis points for all new business.

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Homesteaders Recognizes Account Executives

January 31, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, held its sales recognition ceremony last week. The annual event, which is an almost 30-year-old tradition, celebrates the exceptional service of its industry-leading team of account executives.

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