Madison, Wis.-based American Family Insurance began in 1927 as an auto insurer for farmers — drivers who had a reputation for safety because they rarely drove near accident-prone city streets and regularly put their cars on blocks for the winter. Today, the private mutual insurance company holds $6.5 billion in equity, and during 2014 will go from doing business in 19 states to operations in all 50 due to recent acquisitions. The company sells auto, home, life, umbrella, business, health, farm and ranch insurance and retirement products.
LEGAL TEAM
Until the end of 2013, David Holman was chief legal officer and secretary at American Family, heading a two-front legal department. His corporate law team consists of 12 attorneys, three paralegals and two support staff. The claims legal team employs around 140 attorneys throughout the American Family system and 135 support staff. On Jan. 1, Holman became American Family’s first chief strategy officer. He continues to oversee legal but also is responsible for marketing, strategy, business development and alternative marketing.
