Common Sense Underwriting - First Class Experiences Merchants Bonding Company specializes in contract and commercial surety bonds, with an “A” (Excellent) or higher rating from AM Best since 1958. Established in 1933, 2023 marks our 90th anniversary. We are proudly celebrating our past, and excitedly embarking on our future, guided by a bold new purpose; to be the most trusted team in surety with a courageous culture. We reached this milestone by saying Yes, to the best, and will continue to say yes to the best agents, accounts, and associates who are the core of our strong and vibrant culture. Merchants Bonding Company is among the top 15 largest surety writers in the United States, with 90 years of consistency, common sense underwriting and first-class customer service. Merchants' nearly exclusive focus on surety makes us unique in the industry. Unlike other insurance companies with multiple lines of business, Merchants has honed its expertise in contract and commercial surety bonding. Merchants underwriting distinguishes itself from the competition by treating each account as unique. Merchants considers both business and personal net worth to create what we call common sense underwriting. Common Sense Underwriting is the foundation of our brand promise to our agents, agencies and principals. We invite you to celebrate our 90th anniversary with us, and experience for yourself the Merchants Difference.

For more than a century, families have turned to Homesteaders for reliable preneed funeral funding. We work alongside funeral professionals to help people plan ahead to relieve burdens and express their wishes.

CSO is a mutually owned insurance company specializing in the debt protection market. Our vision is to be a leader in debt protection products by providing innovative solutions and value to its lenders, agents, customers and policyholders. We are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the dual focus of credit life and disability products and debt cancellation programs. These product offerings are marketed by business partners consisting of automobile dealerships and financial institutions. CSO's extensive network of employed sales and training professionals and general agents allow for effective and responsive servicing of its accounts. A solid history of successful business practice has provided an exceptionally strong financial base. With over 80 years in the business, CSO supports over 3,000 financial institutions and automobile dealerships and is a top provider of debt protection in the dealer market in the United States. The number of in-force credit life and/or disability policyholders exceeds 500,000 and more than 23,000 insurance certificates are processed on a monthly basis. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, CSO employs approximately 130 people and is licensed in every state except New York. CSO is also licensed in Guam, Saipan and the District of Columbia. The company strives to be the provider of choice in the debt protection market. Our motto, "To Care is To Grow,"​ remains the guiding philosophy behind how we do business.

ARAG legal insurance gives people and their families confidence and protection to handle life’s legal issues. ARAG partners with attorneys to provide essential legal services ranging from writing your will to representing you in a lawsuit. Learn more about our legal insurance plans offered through employers, to individuals and for other affiliate groups at ARAGlegal.com.

Located in Peoria Heights, Ill., Pearl Companies was founded in 1954 with Pearl Insurance, one of the top brokers in the United States. A privately held, multifaceted organization, Pearl Companies includes Pearl Insurance (with offices in Illinois, Kansas, and New York), Pearl Insurance Solutions, and Pearl Technology.

A smile is a powerful thing, and that's why yours deserves Delta Dental of Iowa. As the largest and most experienced provider of dental benefits in the state, Delta Dental's mission is to improve the health and smiles of the people we serve. We provide flexible and affordable dental and vision benefits for Iowa-based employer groups and individuals residing in Iowa. Whether you are a current member, or looking to join our team, thank you for stopping by our page. Delta Dental of Iowa is also a member of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a national organization of not-for-profit Delta Dental plans. The national association is the largest dental benefits carrier in the nation providing coverage to more than 51 million people in nearly 93,000 employer groups. For more information on our individual or group plans go to www.deltadentalia.com. Connect with us: Blog: https://www.deltadentalia.com/a-healthy-life/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeltaDentalIA/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/deltadentalia/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deltadentalia Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/deltadentalia YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/deltadentalia

Disclosure: http://bit.ly/rnoadis Royal Neighbors of America is a unique provider of life insurance and annuities whose mission is to protect women financially and empower them to improve their lives, families, and communities. Royal Neighbors was founded as a membership organization in 1895 by nine pioneering women who recognized the need to insure the lives of women and children. Today, with headquarters in Rock Island, Illinois, and an operation in Mesa, Arizona, Royal Neighbors delivered over $24.5 million of Social Good in 2022 and serves over 250,000 members. For more information and to become a member of Royal Neighbors, visit us at royalneighbors.org. Royal Neighbors has been recognized as a great workplace in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa and in Mesa, Arizona, by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®.

Since 1887, the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) has been dedicated to serving Iowa banks. As the nation's largest state banking association, the IBA provides members with a strong voice at the state and federal levels of government, along with a wealth of other resources to support Iowa banks'​ success — including compliance, education, marketing, human resources, and insurance and mortgage services. About Our Affiliates: Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation (IBMC) has served community banks’ single-family real estate needs since 1979. The IBMC staff has in-depth expertise in mortgage banking, secondary market requirements and loan servicing. For nearly 40 years IBMC has brought this expertise to community banks, offering a variety of channels and competitive tools in order to tailor services to meet each bank’s individual needs. Iowa Bankers Insurance and Services, Inc. (IBIS) offers a variety of insurance products and access to carriers to meet the needs of banks and bank agencies — and to help them serve their customers. Since 1971, IBIS has been the partner Iowa banks and bank agencies have depended on for insurance expertise and outstanding service. IBIS has a knowledgeable staff, with over 100 years combined insurance experience, who are committed to helping banks succeed.

CSO is a mutually owned insurance company specializing in the debt protection market. Our vision is to be a leader in debt protection products by providing innovative solutions and value to its lenders, agents, customers and policyholders. We are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the dual focus of credit life and disability products and debt cancellation programs. These product offerings are marketed by business partners consisting of automobile dealerships and financial institutions. CSO's extensive network of employed sales and training professionals and general agents allow for effective and responsive servicing of its accounts. A solid history of successful business practice has provided an exceptionally strong financial base. With over 80 years in the business, CSO supports over 3,000 financial institutions and automobile dealerships and is a top provider of debt protection in the dealer market in the United States. The number of in-force credit life and/or disability policyholders exceeds 500,000 and more than 23,000 insurance certificates are processed on a monthly basis. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, CSO employs approximately 130 people and is licensed in every state except New York. CSO is also licensed in Guam, Saipan and the District of Columbia. The company strives to be the provider of choice in the debt protection market. Our motto, "To Care is To Grow,"​ remains the guiding philosophy behind how we do business.

ICC was founded in Illinois in 1950 to provide insurance products and aggressive claims defense exclusively for the food and beverage industry. Today, we are an admitted carrier in twelve states: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin. ICC’s Senior Management team has built on the fundamentals of our early successes and qualities to retain the original vision and ethics of our founders. Our industry expertise and leadership is needed beyond our current geographic boundaries, therefore new opportunities for career growth will develop. ICC is looking for highly skilled individuals to join our growing team. If you are interested in exploring career opportunities with ICC, please contact an ICC Human Resources representative today at [email protected] or visit our website at www.ilcasco.com.

Founded in 1891, MFM is a Regional Property & Casualty Insurance Company based in West Des Moines, IA. The company is currently operating in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, Ohio, Kansas, Oregon, and Washington. Midwest Family works exclusively with independent Agents to provide the best personal and commercial insurance service in the industry.

Since 1887, the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) has been dedicated to serving Iowa banks. As the nation's largest state banking association, the IBA provides members with a strong voice at the state and federal levels of government, along with a wealth of other resources to support Iowa banks'​ success — including compliance, education, marketing, human resources, and insurance and mortgage services. About Our Affiliates: Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation (IBMC) has served community banks’ single-family real estate needs since 1979. The IBMC staff has in-depth expertise in mortgage banking, secondary market requirements and loan servicing. For nearly 40 years IBMC has brought this expertise to community banks, offering a variety of channels and competitive tools in order to tailor services to meet each bank’s individual needs. Iowa Bankers Insurance and Services, Inc. (IBIS) offers a variety of insurance products and access to carriers to meet the needs of banks and bank agencies — and to help them serve their customers. Since 1971, IBIS has been the partner Iowa banks and bank agencies have depended on for insurance expertise and outstanding service. IBIS has a knowledgeable staff, with over 100 years combined insurance experience, who are committed to helping banks succeed.