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- 2012
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Beware of dog bits – Tips to keep you and your children safer
May 25, 2012Enjoy a safe summer
May 24, 2012Underage drinking is risky business for homeowners
May 4, 2012American Family assisting victims of widespread Midwest storms
April 16, 2012Win free rent for a year in American Family Insurance sweepstakes
April 4, 2012Even if you don't own, insurance a must
April 2, 2012American Family dispatches mobile catastrophe office to help Denver-area wildfire victims
March 28, 2012American Family Insurance announces Go Get Your Dream Challenge winners
March 27, 2012Snowfalls from this winter could bring flooding
March 8, 2012American Family Insurance builds policyholder equity despite record catastrophe year in 2011
March 6, 2012American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help southern Indiana storm victims
March 4, 2012American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help Branson, Mo., storm victims
February 29, 2012Keep an eye out for the white stuff - and ice dams
February 15, 2012Olathe resident is grand prize winner in the American Family Insurance Dream Big, Win Big Sweepstakes
February 15, 2012American Family Insurance Announces 2012 Jingle Dreams Contest Winners
January 26, 2012Go Get Your Dream Challenge offers top dreamers cash prizes, mentoring session with Kathy Ireland
January 25, 2012Play it safe in the winter
January 18, 2012 - 2011
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Tips for safe and happy holidays
December 20, 2011When decking the halls, keep fire safety in mind
December 13, 2011American Family Insurance Launches Its Second Annual Jingle Dreams Contest
December 12, 2011NAWBO Chicago presents award to American Family Insurance for Business Accelerator Program
December 6, 2011Winter-proof your vehicle - before winter is here
November 28, 2011When heat goes on, be aware of carbon monoxide hazards
November 8, 2011Dream Big - and Win Big - with American Family Insurance
October 31, 2011Digital series "In Gayle We Trust" crashes the third-year barrier, aims to build upon nearly 35 million video views
October 26, 2011Aim for hunting safety
October 25, 2011Three small businesses "Step-It-Up" during the Business Accelerator Program
October 17, 2011American Family consolidating claim offices to strengthen customer service and enhance efficiency
October 5, 2011American Family Insurance recognized for best insurance website
September 29, 2011Fall into defensive driving habits to reduce the risk of deer-car collisions
September 28, 2011Ward Group designation reinforces the financial strength of American Family Life Insurance Company
September 22, 2011American Family Insurance says claim payments from 2011 catastrophes and storms will top $1 billion
September 8, 2011NASCAR driver Victor Gonzalez to floor the Business Accelerator Program at Hispanic Business Expo
July 28, 2011American Family Insurance continues to help Joplin customers recover from devastating tornado
June 2, 2011American Family Insurance earns top honors in auto Insurance Shopping Study by J.D. Power and Associates
June 2, 2011American Family Insurance helping Joplin customers recover from Sunday's devastating tornado
May 23, 2011Dan Schultz elected President/Chief Operating Officer at American Family Insurance
May 10, 2011American Family Insurance begins catastrophe response to help St. Louis-area tornado victims
April 23, 2011American Family responding to help customers in central and northeast Wisconsin
April 12, 2011American Family responding to help customers in western Wisconsin
April 12, 2011American Family responding to help customers in Madison, Wis., after Sunday's hail storm
April 5, 2011American Family responding to help customers in Kansas City and Topeka after Sunday's hail storm
April 5, 2011Heavy snowfalls this winter could bring significant flooding
March 4, 2011American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help St. Louis-area storm victims
March 1, 2011American Family Insurance reports strong 2010 financial results
March 1, 2011Jack Salzwedel will succeed Dave Anderson as Chairman/CEO at American Family Insurance
February 8, 2011School and community support of teen safe driving nets $15,000 top prizes for high schools in Arizona, Colorado and Missouri
January 5, 2011 - 2010
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Heavy snowfall and warming temperatures bring destructive ice dams to Minnesota residents
December 29, 2010American Family Insurance pledges up to $25,000 for Toys for Tots during holiday Facebook promotion
December 13, 2010American Family pledges record-breaking $1 million-plus to United Way of Dane County
November 18, 2010Six small businesses show how to "Step-It-Up" in the Business Accelerator Program
November 11, 2010Windstorms leaving widespread damage throughout Wisconsin, American Family Insurance reports
October 27, 2010American Family Insurance expects $40 million in damage from early October hail storm
October 26, 2010American Family Insurance sends catastrophe team to help Phoenix storm victims
October 6, 2010Driving down deer-vehicle crashes - use precautions at this time of year to reduce your risks
October 6, 2010National Safety Council Honors American Family Insurance with the 2010 Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award
October 4, 2010Two families will be named Six Flags Great America "Family of the Day" sponsored by American Family Insurance
October 4, 2010American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help storm victims in Wichita, Kan.
September 16, 2010American Family dispatches mobile catastrophe office to help Boulder, Colo. wildfire victims
September 9, 2010More than 375 high schools participate in the Teen Safe Driver Pledge program sponsored by American Family Insurance
September 1, 2010American Family Insurance sustainability project earns award
August 30, 2010American Family Insurance tallies $20 million in damage from July wind and hail storms in the Appleton, Wausau and Rice Lake areas
August 13, 2010Forward Thinking Speaker Series presents renowned author and economist Simon Johnson
July 27, 2010American Family helping customers in Appleton, Wis., region after Tuesday storms
July 22, 2010American Family Insurance estimates it will pay customers $4.1 million to repair damage from Wadena tornado
July 7, 2010American Family Insurance expects to pay customers $8.3 million from southern Wisconsin tornadoes and storms
July 7, 2010American Family responds to help storm victims in Eagle and other communities in southern Wisconsin
June 22, 2010American Family responding to help customers in Wadena, Minn., after storms ripped through the area Thursday
June 18, 2010American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help storm victims in Scottsbluff, Neb.
May 25, 2010New videos for teen drivers available through American Family Insurance's Teen Safe Driver Program
May 20, 2010American Family Insurance donates Lion King tickets to American Family Children's Hospital patient families
April 28, 2010Clifford BE BIG! campaign, sponsored by American Family Insurance, promotes volunteerism, civic engagement and community action
April 19, 2010Three high schools earn cash prizes in Teen Safe Driver Pledge Program
April 14, 2010American Family Insurance sponsors Clifford The Big Red Dog BE BIG! campaign
March 17, 2010American Family Insurance reports financial improvement in 2009
March 2, 2010American Family Insurance contributes more than $150,000 to Haitie earthquake relief
February 9, 2010American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help Arizona storm victims
January 26, 2010Family Pages makes sharing family milestones easier
January 21, 2010American Family Insurance donates funds to Haiti recovery efforts
January 18, 2010 - 2009
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High schools participate in the Teen Safe Driver Pledge program sponsored by American Family Insurance
November 25, 2009Prevent ice dams outside and carbon monoxide poisoning inside with these tips from American Family Insurance
November 20, 2009American Family Insurance and MTV team up to put a teen driver's skills to the test in a new short-form series
October 19, 2009American Family Insurance launches cell phone applications to expand customer self-service
September 30, 2009Badger fans earn four football or basketball tickets in weekly 'Family of the Game' drawing sponsored by American Family
September 17, 2009American Family, NBC Universal, CBS Radio and major online destination join forces in an unprecedented marketing campaign
September 11, 2009American Family introduces FanFare application to link sports fans to free stuff
August 20, 2009American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help storm victims in Minneapolis area
August 20, 2009American Family's 'The Family You Choose' campaign profiles success of innovative Teen Safe Driver Program
August 10, 2009American Family declares catastrophe for Pueblo hail storm
July 30, 2009American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help storm victims in Southwestern Wisconsin
July 28, 2009American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help storm victims in metro Denver
July 21, 2009American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help storm victims in North and South Dakota
July 10, 2009American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help storm victims in Wichita
July 10, 2009American Family dispatches catastrophe team to help storm victims from Fort Collins to Pueblo
June 12, 2009American Family Dispatches Catastrophe Team to Help Storm Victims in Indianapolis
June 4, 2009American Family Dispatches Catastrophe Team to Help Storm Victims in Missouri
May 13, 2009American Family Insurance Dispatches Catastrophe Teams to Assist Red River Flooding Victims
March 30, 2009American Family Insurance reports financial results for 2008
March 3, 2009 - 2008
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American Family Insurance available in Atlanta area Jan. 1
Company will also introduce popular Teen Safe Driver ProgramSM
December 23, 2008Drivers Beware: Simple Precautions Can Reduce Your Chances of Becoming a Deer Crash Statistic
October 21, 2008American Family Insurance is Committed to Financial Strength
September 22, 2008American Family Offers Enhanced Identity Fraud Expense Coverage in Response to Consumers’ Identity Theft Concerns
September 19, 2008American Family Dispatches Catastrophe Teams to Assist Midwest Storm Victims in Ike’s Path
September 15, 2008American Family Customers in Storm-ravaged States Receive Additional Time to Pay Insurance Premiums
June 25, 2008American Family Insurance Donates $30,000 to Red Cross Chapters to Assist Midwest Storm Victims
June 12, 2008American Family Dispatches Catastrophe Team to Assist Kansas Tornado Victims
June 12, 2008American Family Dispatches Catastrophe Teams to Assist Southern Wisconsin Storm Victims
June 11, 2008American Family Dispatches Catastrophe Team to Assist Iowa Tornado Victims
May 27, 2008American Family Insurance Declares Catastrophe for Minnesota, Wisconsin Storms; 7,000 Claims Already Filed
May 27, 2008American Family policyholders file 1,300 claims from northeast Colorado storms
May 26, 2008American Family sends catastrophe team to help Windsor-area tornado victims
May 23, 2008American Family Declares Catastrophe for Kansas City Storm; More than 1,100 Claims Already Filed
May 2, 2008American Family features familiar “American families” in new advertising campaign
March 27, 2008American Family reports improved financial results for 2007
March 4, 2008Teen Safe Driver ProgramSM helps young drivers improve their behind-the-wheel skills
February 8, 2008American Family Dispatches Catastrophe Team to Assist Southeast Wisconsin Tornado Victims
January 8, 2008 - 2007
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Heavy Snowfall Could Spell Trouble With Ice Dams
December 14, 2007American Family Dispatches Catastrophe Teams to Assist Ice Storm Victims in Kansas and Missouri
December 13, 2007Drivers beware: simple precautions can reduce your chances of becoming a deer crash statistic
October 10, 2007American Family Insurance extends its Teen Safe Driver Program SM pilot to Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Nevada and Utah
August 8, 2007American Family Insurance, Green Bay Packers Announce New Cap Campaign to Support Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
July 23, 2007American Family Insurance Sends Catastrophe Team to Help Kansas Tornado Victims
May 8, 2007American Family Paid Record Storm Claims to Customers in 2006
March 6, 2007Teen Safe Driver ProgramSM Introduced to American Family Customers in Three States
March 1, 2007 - 2006
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American Family Insurance, Green Bay Packers Raise $435,000 for Fight Against Heart Disease
December 21, 2006Brad Gleason, Carolyn Gilb Elected to Officer Positions at American Family Insurance
September 7, 2006Topping Out a Worthwhile Project
August 29, 2006Kari Grasee Elected Vice President, Controller at American Family Insurance
July 21, 2006American Family Sends Catastrophe Teams for Wind Damage in Missouri and Wisconsin
July 21, 2006American Family Insurance Elects Jack Salzwedel President and Chief Operating Officer
July 10 , 2006American Family Insurance Expands Into Washington
June 19, 2006American Family Insurance Elects Two Officers
May 23, 2006Steve Maxwell Elected Vice President of Human Resources at American Family Insurance
March 8, 2006American Family Reports Strong Financial Results for 2005
March 7, 2006American Family CEO Harvey Pierce to Retire at Year’s End; David Anderson Elected as Successor
February 14, 2006Vicki Chvala Elected to Executive Vice President at American Family Insurance
February 1, 2006 - 2005
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Annette Knapstein Elected Vice President of Office Administration at American Family Insurance
November 22, 2005American Family Insurance Introduces High Deductible Health Plan
September 29, 2005Paulette Siebers Elected Vice President of Broker/Dealer at American Family Insurance
August 12, 2005J.D. Power and Associates Reports: American Family Insurance Agents Recognized for Customer Service Excellence
July 25, 2005Green Bay Packers, American Family Team Up to Fight Breast Cancer
July 7, 2005American Family and Habitat for Humanity Break New Ground Together
April 28, 2005American Family reports strong financial results for 2004
March 1, 2005 - 2004
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American Family strengthens ties in St. Joseph
December 16, 2004Fall’s Here – and that Means Deer Accidents
October 7, 2004American Family Insurance lauded as a top workplace for IT professionals
June 28, 2004American Family reports strong gains in 2003
March 2, 2004American Family expands product line with identity fraud coverage
January 12, 2004 - 2003
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American Family elects Zwettler vice president of Personal Lines
March 6, 2003American Family donates $10 million for new pediatric hospital
March 4, 2003American Family reports strong policy growth in 2002
March 4, 2003