Companies Loan Executives to Clean Up Unemployment in Ohio By Associated Press and Spectrum News Staff Columbus PUBLISHED 5:00 AM ET Feb. 05, 2021 PUBLISHED 5:00 AM EST Feb. 05, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio Banking and insurance companies have loaned executives to the state to improve its overwhelmed unemployment system, which has been impacted by hundreds of thousands of fraudulent claims on top of all the legitimate claims that are filed.
Fifth Third Bank, Nationwide Insurance, Western & Southern Financial Group, Encova Insurance, and KeyBank are assigning executives to work on the effort, which will examine near and long-term fixes, officials said.
“We have a laser focus on this, and we’re going to stay on it,” Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday, announcing the partnership.
NAFA Welcomes 2021 Board of Directors
Board Grows as New Electees Look to Drive Engagement through Continued Innovation and Annuity Leadership Washington, DC, January 16, 2021 (PR.com) The general membership of NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, unanimously approved an extended slate of candidates presented for its 2021 board of directors. Nominations were received from the membership at large, and candidates were vetted by the current board before being proposed at the association’s annual meeting in November. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the meeting was held virtually and the vote was captured digitally.
With an exceptional talent pool under consideration, the board moved to expand its number of board members to 25. Membership voted in favor of the expansion, electing eight new members and two members to a second term. These industry leaders are poised to help the association continue navigating an unprecedented environment as well as potential
The Lafayette Life Insurance Company (Lafayette Life) (collectively referred to as W&SF Group).
At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a+” of Gerber Life Insurance Company (Gerber Life) (White Plains, NY). In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” and the Long-Term IR on the senior unsecured notes of WSFG.
The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. All companies are domiciled in Cincinnati, OH, except where specified. (See below for a detailed list of the Long-Term IRs)
The ratings of W&SF Group reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
The Lafayette Life Insurance Company (Lafayette Life) (collectively referred to as W&SF Group).
At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of a+ of Gerber Life Insurance Company (Gerber Life) (White Plains, NY). In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of a and the Long-Term IR on the senior unsecured notes of WSFG.
The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. All companies are domiciled in Cincinnati, OH, except where specified. (See below for a detailed list of the Long-Term IRs)
The ratings of W&SF Group reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).