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West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company Senior VP-Strategic Markets Will Bischoff is pleased to announce that Maggie Spikes has joined Homesteaders’ industry-leading team of account executives. Spikes will serve funeral providers and agents in Ohio.
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West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, is proud to announce the launch of Simple Return, a new insurance rider that covers expenses associated with transporting the insured to their local funeral home if death occurs 75 or more miles from home. This innovative rider is the first of its kind as an insurance-backed offering and will be available at-issue on eligible policies in most states. Offered by Homesteaders and serviced by Sepio Guard, Simple Return reflects Homesteaders’ ongoing commitment to providing personalized solutions for funeral home customers and policy owners.
West Des Moines, Iowa — AM 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.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company Senior VP-Strategic Markets Will Bischoff is pleased to announce that Misty Engel has joined Homesteaders’ industry-leading team of account executives. Misty will serve funeral providers and agents in Texas.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Steve Shaffer, President, CEO and Board Chair of Homesteaders Life Company, has announced the addition of Justine Bell as the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Bell will oversee all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, corporate culture, employee engagement and organizational strategy. She succeeds Tonja Clark, who retired as Homesteaders SVP-Human Resources last month after more than two decades in the profession.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has announced an integration with The Director’s Assistant Web (TDAW), a widely used case management platform built by Continental Computers. This partnership will allow funeral professionals to connect their preneed data with their existing case management system, helping streamline workflows and improve accessibility.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company Executive Vice President and General Counsel Marla Lacey is excited to announce that Danette Kobolt has joined the company as Chief Compliance Officer and Associate General Counsel. In her new role, Kobolt will be responsible for overseeing all corporate compliance programs and analyzing the incorporation of applicable laws and regulations into the company’s business operations.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, held its sales recognition ceremony last month in St. Augustine, Florida. The annual event celebrates the exceptional service of its industry-leading team of account executives.
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has been selected as the exclusively endorsed preneed provider by the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association (NCFDA).
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, recently announced the winners of its annual Homesteaders Heroes program. The peer-nominated awards recognize employees who demonstrate Homesteaders’ mission and make an impact on the success of the company and its customers.
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