FINANCIAL SERVICES New TruStage CEO stepping in during labor dispute at former CUNA Mutual Group EMILIE HEIDEMANN Oct 16, 2023 Oct 16, 2023 Updated Jul 15, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Madison-based insurance company TruStage has hired its first Black CEO since the business, formerly known as CUNA Mutual Group, was founded in 1935.kAm%6CC2?46 (:==:2>D[ H9@ 92D 366? E96 9625 @7 %CFDE286 7@C ;FDE 2 76H H66<D[ E2<6D @G6C 2D E96 4@>A2?J ?68@E:2E6D H:E9 2 F?:@? C6AC6D6?E:?8 cd_ @7 :ED H@C<6CD] %96 4@?EC24E H:E9 E96 ~77:46 2?5 !C@76DD:@?2= t>A=@J66D x?E6C?2E:@?2= &?:@? {@42= bh 6IA:C65 :? u63CF2CJ a_aa] %96 F?:@? DFDA6?565 2 DEC:<6 E92E 3682? |2J `h 27E6C >@C6 E92? EH@ H66<D[ 4:E:?8 AC@8C6DD :? 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UW-Madison adds graduate program on affordable, environmentally friendly housing In response to the housing shortage and affordability crisis, UW-Madison has added a graduate program focused on housing affordability and sus…
American Family Insurance confirms staff reductions across its 5 companies American Family Insurance would not say how many or which positions have been impacted nationally.
'Arming people with facts': Wisconsin group works to restore Republicans' faith in elections “This state is vital, and it’s ground zero in this fight to save our republic,” said Reid Ribble, a Republican who represented northeastern Wi…
What are the coolest things made in Wisconsin? Each year, companies vie for the title of coolest thing made. And this year's finalists are very Wisconsin.
Kwik Trip says it is making progress restoring systems after unspecified incident Since first reporting the disruption a week ago, Kwik Trip has not specified the nature or scale of the incident.
Program in Middleton helps connect veterans with available jobs The Middleton Chamber of Commerce has created a workforce program to help connect military personnel and veterans to job opportunities in the city.
Madison man grows 200 pounds of mushrooms a week in tiny downtown space MicroMyco Growers opened in November 2020.
Textile Arts Center of Madison will be a hub for sewers, knitters and more The Textile Arts Center of Madison will host workshops for now, including a clothing repair clinic, indigo dyeing and one for sewing throw pillows.
Construction industry needs double its workforce to solve housing needs, experts say In order to meet skyrocketing demand for housing in Madison, and across the country, the construction industry will need to "severely" double …
TruStage insurance provider shuts down network after cybersecurity incident TruStage Financial Group, an insurance company based in Madison, shut down its network following a cybersecurity incident.
TruStage insurance provider shuts down network after cybersecurity incident TruStage Financial Group, an insurance company based in Madison, shut down its network following a cybersecurity incident.