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Waukesha, WI -- The Wellness Council of America, (WELCOA), with local affiliate Wellness Council of Wisconsin, recently presented its coveted Gold Well Workplace to R&R Insurance Services. R&R Insurance Services has 4 locations and more than 160 employees. The Gold Well Workplace Award recognizes an organization for its commitment to the health and well-being of their employees.

By achieving the Gold Well Workplace Award, R&R Insurance Services has made a long-lasting commitment to the health and well-being of its employees. As stated by WELCOA President David Hunnicutt, “There is an art and science to designing a results-oriented workplace wellness program. R&R Insurance Services has mastered this art and science by demonstrating its program has advanced employee health, reduced health care costs, and improved productivity and morale. Great companies know that by improving their employees’ health, they can reduce health care costs.”

R&R Insurance Services has been promoting wellness in the workplace for both their employees and their clients well before wellness in the workplace was popular. R&R’s historical progression of improving the health, welfare and lives of their employees has proven to have a direct impact on the company’s health insurance premiums. R&R has a well-established Wellness Committee, weekly wellness activities, and strong commitment from every level of management within the company.

“R&R Insurance Services has truly earned the distinction of America’s Healthiest Companies. R&R’s commitment to improve the quality of life of its employees has placed them in the elite ranks of the state of Wisconsin’s healthiest companies,” states Jessica Raddemann, Wellness Council of Wisconsin Executive Director. 

More information about wellness programs with R&R Insurance.

R&R Insurance Services, Inc. has served the insurance needs of southeastern Wisconsin since 1975. Today, R&R is Wisconsin’s largest singly owned independent insurance agency offering businesses and individuals a full range of insurance products including property casualty, employee benefits, workers compensation, liability, life, dental and home/auto. R&R is also a shareholder with Assurex Global, a worldwide network of leading independent insurance agencies. For information about R&R Insurance Services, visit R&R online at www.myknowledgebroker.com.

R&R Insurance Services, Inc. welcomes Richard Kick as Commercial Account Executive. Kick has more than 20 years of insurance and auto industry experience. Kick has held multiple sales and management positions with prominent Wisconsin auto dealers, most recently with Lexus of Madison.

Kick has also held Finance and Insurance Executive and Account Executive positions with the nationally recognized carrier Zurich NA – well-known in the auto industry for their reinsurance programs.

“Richard brings extensive franchise finance and insurance experience to our Dealers Services Group. We are poised for significant growth in the franchise dealer arena”, states Frank Maurer, Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales for R&R Insurance Services. “We are counting on him to expand our Dealer Services program to Central and Western Wisconsin.”

Kick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He holds CIS and AFIP certifications as well as being licensed in Life, Health, and Property Casualty insurance. Kick also served in the U.S. Army and is a veteran of Desert Storm.

R&R Insurance Services, Inc. welcomes Dan Scheider as Commercial Account Executive.  Scheider comes to R&R with over 5 years of insurance experience. Scheider began his career with National Specialty Insurance (a division of West Bend Mutual) and most recently has spent the past 4 years as Assistant Vice President of American Risk Management Resources Network (ARMR). During that tenure, Scheider focused his background and specialty as a wholesale broker specializing in environmental liability.

Scheider will be concentrating on building a book of business within the manufacturing and construction arenas – specifically in the South and Central part of the state of Wisconsin. “Dan’s background strength in environmental risk will bode well for customers with significant exposure in this area. Both large manufacturers and general contractors have significant exposures that require this kind of knowledge”, states Frank Maurer, Executive Vice President of Commercial Lines for R&R Insurance Services. “We are excited to have Dan on board and look forward to increasing our book of business and exposure in central Wisconsin.”

Scheider holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University, as well as a minor in marketing. Scheider is studying for his CIC designation – to be completed in May, 2013.

Dan Hart, General Manager of R&R Insurance Services’ Menomonee Falls, WI, office was honored with the Larry Stewart Humanitarian Award at the Menomonee Falls Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, held on January 24, 2013.

This award is presented to a person(s) whose actions promote the welfare of humanity, the betterment of the Menomonee Falls area, and the quality of life of its citizens. 

Dan was born and raised in Menomonee Falls.  For over 42 years he was worked in the Falls in the insurance industry.  He serves on the Board of Community Memorial Hospital, Community Memorial Foundation and the Potawatomi Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.  He has also served on the Boards of the Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Menomonee Falls and both Tri-County and Metropolitan Milwaukee YMCA.  In addition, Dan is a member of the Menomonee Falls Parade Committee and the Menomonee Falls Kiwanis Club.

The Wisconsin Association of School Boards Insurance Plan (“Plan”) is pleased to announce the establishment of its Endorsed Agent Program. Five insurance agencies specializing in serving the property and casualty and employee benefits insurance needs of Wisconsin school districts and CESAs have been endorsed by the Plan, R&R Insurance Services of Waukesha, WI is one of the agencies for the Property & Casualty insurance Plan.

The endorsed agencies were selected based on their knowledge, depth of resources, and experience in facilitating the provision of insurance and risk management services meeting the special needs of Wisconsin school districts and CESAs, and their willingness to collaborate with the Plan to expand programming in this regard.

Plan Chair and Elk Mound School District Board member Tim Sivertson is enthused about the new program. “These firms have made a commitment to offer Wisconsin school districts and CESAs insurance and programs which meet districts’ ever-changing needs. That’s vitally important as school boards face the challenges presented by reduced budgets and legislative changes.”

“All employees will benefit from the Endorsed Agent Program as the Plan and agencies work together to analyze and communicate ideas which yield the most favorable results for improving health and reducing injuries,” says Nancy Thompson, Plan Trustee, WASB, Inc. Board President and Waterloo School District Board member.

Wisconsin School districts and CESAs are encouraged to contact R&R Insurance for more information.

R&R Insurance Services: Bill Hattendorf
800-566-7007, Ext. 2128, Bill.Hattendorf@rrins.com

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Help us roll into 2013 with 2013 Facebook fans!

R&R Insurance has a new contest through the very last minute of 2012. If R&R Insurance gets to 2013 Facebook fans by 11:59:59 pm on December 31, 2012, one lucky fan of R&R’s Facebook page will be randomly selected and WIN $500 for themselves + a $500 donation to the charity of their choice! 

(There will only be a winner if we reach 2013 fans or more. No winner will be selected if we don’t reach our goal of at least 2013 Facebook fans…but we can do it!) 

Just ask your friends and family to “like” R&R’s Facebook page. We have tons of new contests and giveaways for 2013 – only for our Facebook fans.

"Like" our page to have a chance to win and pay it forward as well! 

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Waukesha, WI -- R&R Insurance Services, Inc., headquartered in Waukesha, has named Stephanie Katzfey as Creative Marketing Specialist.

Katzfey has more than seven years of marketing experience ranging from experiential to online.  Prior to R&R, she worked for GMR Marketing LLC and Pinstripe, Inc. in a variety of client services roles. As a Regional Manager at GMR Marketing, Katzfey managed strategic programs with account teams and assisted in executing events for national clients.

Katzfey will be responsible for the creation and execution of both traditional and digital marketing functions in support of the business growth objectives and brand management for the entire agency.  R&R is continuing to invest in the knowledgebroker™ brand through use of Facebook and the knowledgecenter blog.

Katzfey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Language Studies from Saint Norbert College.

R&R Insurance Services, Inc. has served the insurance needs of southeastern Wisconsin since 1975. Today, R&R is Wisconsin’s largest singly owned independent insurance agency offering businesses and individuals a full range of insurance products including property casualty, employee benefits, workers compensation, liability, life, dental and home/auto. R&R is also a shareholder with Assurex Global, a worldwide network of leading independent insurance agencies. For information about R&R Insurance Services, visit R&R online at www.myknowledgebroker.com.

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Waukesha, WI -- R&R Insurance Services, Inc., is excited to announce scholarship recipients for the 2012-2013 school year.  All of these recipients are attending four-year institutions and have each been awarded $2,000 to aid in their college tuition.

Danielle Levings who is attending Iowa State University

Kathryn Bursinger who is attending University of Wisconsin - Madison

Joshua Reed who is attending Milwaukee School of Engineering

Claire Brennan who is attending University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

The R&R Insurance Services Scholarship program can bring a college-level education within reach for the children/dependents of R&R Insurance employees by providing a scholarship to assist with tuition costs.  Scholarships are awarded for full-time study at accredited post-secondary institutions.  A committee of local business leaders chose this year’s recipients based on extracurricular activities, prior academic performance, letters of recommendation, and an essay.

R&R Insurance Services, Inc. has served the insurance needs of southeastern Wisconsin since 1975. Today, R&R is Wisconsin’s largest singly owned independent insurance agency offering businesses and individuals a full range of insurance products including property casualty, employee benefits, workers compensation, liability, life, dental and home/auto. R&R is also a shareholder with Assurex Global, a worldwide network of leading independent insurance agencies. For information about R&R Insurance Services, visit R&R online at www.myknowledgebroker.com.

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Waukesha, WI -- R&R Insurance Services, Inc. has named David Lancaster Vice President of Employee Benefits.

Lancaster has more than 25 years of insurance industry experience in managing insurance operations, agency relationships and team development. Prior to R&R, he worked for Liberty Mutual Group in numerous high-profile positions including President and CEO of Indiana Insurance. Lancaster has multiple years of experience in both P&C and employee benefits management roles.

“David brings a wealth of knowledge to our management team and is well suited to run our employee benefits operation. We are poised for significant growth in the benefits arena”, states Ken Riesch, President of R&R Insurance Services. “We are counting on David to enhance our employee benefits division so we may better be able to respond to the changes the industry is presenting.”

Lancaster holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Wisconsin. He holds the designations of Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).

R&R Insurance Services, Inc. has served the insurance needs of southeastern Wisconsin since 1975. Today, R&R is Wisconsin’s largest singly owned independent insurance agency offering businesses and individuals a full range of insurance products including property casualty, employee benefits, workers compensation, liability, life, dental and home/auto. R&R is also a shareholder with Assurex Global, a worldwide network of leading independent insurance agencies. For information about R&R Insurance Services, visit R&R online at www.myknowledgebroker.com.

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