Amfam Career Blog

Making Holiday Spirits Bright, One Card at a Time

amfamlisa — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:46:22 +0000

Regrets, I’ve had a few. One of my biggest regrets was that I didn’t keep in touch with a college friend of mine after he joined the Navy. I always thought about writing to Dan, whose brilliance was matched by his crazy sense of humor. But I never wrote to him, and I’ll never have [...]

Lesson learned: Insurance a noble profession

amfamlisa — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:43:25 +0000

I was extremely nervous on my first day at American Family Insurance. I’d never been in a workplace as big and intimidating as National Headquarters. As I walked through the doors for the first time, my heart raced. I smiled and shook hands with my new boss, Dan, creative development manager. I’d never had any [...]

Continuous learning important to insurance careers

amfamlisa — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:31:54 +0000

As an intern here this summer and as a current college student, I expected to see degrees on office walls around American Family. I’ve noticed framed degrees in all disciplines, from law to MBAs, from small colleges and large universities. But I’ve also noticed many documents for CPCU designations and IIA certifications. Even in HR, [...]

American Family receives three wellness awards

amfamlisa — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:37:17 +0000

Efforts to stem smoking, encourage exercise and provide health screenings have paid off for American Family with recognition from three leading wellness organizations. “Building our wellness programs has been a slow and steady process, but it’s one that we’re committed to,” says Benefits Director Tom Armani. “We are so pleased to be recognized by these [...]

Tell your stories

amfamlisa — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:14:01 +0000

Say you’re attending a networking event. Or a conference dinner. Or a social hour. If you’re brave enough to go – or afraid not to because hey, what if you miss meeting the one contact who will change your life? – what do you say to the first person you approach? How do you juggle [...]

Look to improve yourself

amfamlisa — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:10:09 +0000

What have I done for myself lately? Am I on the right path? Prepared for the future? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? They’re easy to ignore. And during my 30-year career at American Family, I know I haven’t always given them top priority. But some years back, a mentor of mine recommended I [...]

Claim Adjuster jobs at American Family

amfamlisa — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:07:03 +0000

Claim adjusters at American Family are a personal link between our insureds and the claim process, providing information and empathy to those customers who have just experienced an accident or loss. It’s a job that requires great communication skills and the ability to connect with people. As one desk manager says, “I think we play [...]

The importance of knowing the business

amfamlisa — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:08:51 +0000

While standing in line at a department store during the holidays, I overheard this conversation between the customer in front of me and the sales person: Customer: “Wow, it is busy in here. I bet this has been a long day for you.” Sales Person: “Yup.” Customer: “I still have to get a few things [...]

Helping students expand their business experience

amfamlisa — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:40:49 +0000

Louis, a brand and retail consultant at American Family Insurance in Atlanta, recently served as a judge during a business case competition at the 33rd Annual National Black MBA Conference. Louis listened as MBA students made presentations in marketing and business development, and offered feedback to help these professionals refine their knowledge and better prepare [...]

Summer internship leads to new job

amfamlisa — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:55:09 +0000

Beki moves into part-time role after internship. Beki interned at American Family Insurance in Madison, Wis., this summer, working in the Sales Business Technology Department and honing her skills in technology consulting and social media management. After her internship ended, Beki stayed on as a part-time contractor. In her current role, she is continuing to [...]