Cook Insurance and MutualAid eXchange (MAX) Donate to Restore Damaged Seymour Cemetery

(CENTERVILLE, IA) – Families and friends of the Seymour Cemetery in Wayne County, IA can rest easier knowing that their loved ones’ headstones and monuments are being restored after last month’s tornado.

Dan Sales of Cook Insurance in Centerville requested funding from MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) Insurance, to repair and reset the 65 headstones damaged by the March 6th storm.  “Community service is important to us at Cook Insurance, as well as at MAX,” Sales said.  “A representative from the company’s Mutual Aid Ministries program contacted me a few days after the storm to see if they could be helpful to our community.  I told them about the cemetery damage and explained that the cemetery had very limited resources.   Within a couple of weeks, MAX contributed $5,000 for the restoration of the cemetery.”

Sales is an independent insurance agent representing MAX Insurance in his community and surrounding areas.  MAX Insurance of Overland Park, KS, is a unique fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance enterprise.  Founded on religious principles, the company’s mission is to restore wholeness to communities and individuals in need.  It lives out its mission through a variety of quality, fairly-priced insurance products, outstanding personalized customer service and its non-profit Mutual Aid Ministries (“MAM”) program.

“MAX is more than an insurance company.  We truly care beyond the contract,” said David Wine, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “That’s why we are excited to partner with Cook Insurance on this important project.  When Dan told us about the damage to the cemetery we were more than happy to make a grant from our Community Commitment Program.”

For more information:

Cook Insurance, email dlsales@cookins.us, phone 641-856-3375.

MAX Insurance and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

To donate go to www.waynecommunityfoundation.org.

Photo Credit:  Krystal Fowler/Daily Iowegian. Pictured left to right are Ryan Sales and Ashley Whisler from Cook Insurance, Seymour Mayor Caleb Housh, Dale Sales and Truett Pershy with Cook Insurance, Dan Sales owner of Cook Insurance and Mark Files, Regional Sales Manager of MAX.

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Insurance Center of Cuba Partners with MAX Insurance to Fund Local Lion’s Club Concession Trailer

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Mark Files, Regional Sales Manager of MAX, receiving appreciation plaque from Lion’s Club President, Mike Maurer.  Photo credit:  Cuba Free Press

CUBA, MO – A sparkling new Lion’s Club concession trailer will be serving meals, snacks and drinks at area events this summer, thanks to a grant from Insurance Center of Cuba and its partner, MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) Insurance.

The Cuba Lion’s Club utilizes the trailer to raise funds for area charities, as well as the club’s vision testing program.  “With this new trailer, the Lion’s Club will be able to continue providing needed funds to a wide range of charities and programs that serve Cuba and surrounding areas,” said Mike Maurer, President.  “We are deeply grateful to the Insurance Center of Cuba and MAX Insurance for this generous gift.  They are truly our partners in serving the Cuba community.”

“We are proud to help make Cuba a stronger community,” said David VanderWerf, co-owner of Insurance Center of Cuba along with Ashley Copeland. “The Lion’s Club does great work.  That’s why we wanted to help them get a new concession trailer.  We reached out to our friends at MAX Insurance who have a grant program to help agents like us make positive contributions in our communities.  They were enthusiastic about helping.”

MAX is a fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance enterprise, headquartered in Overland Park, KS.   It is a cooperative founded on religious principles.  It provides high quality home, auto, business, farm and other types of insurance.  Locally, it is offered through Insurance Center of Cuba.

MAX lives out its mission of caring beyond the contract through its Mutual Aid Ministries program.  The company donates a portion of top line revenues to the ministries program which, in turn, provides grants to families in need and community charities and programs in the areas it serves.

“We partner with our local agents across the country to identify and support worthwhile community programs.  Insurance Center of Cuba told us about this Lion’s Club project and we were happy to partner with them to make it a reality,” said David Wine, MAX Insurance President and CEO.

More Information:

Insurance Center of Cuba

www.InsuranceCenterofCuba.com

MAX Insurance and Mutual Aid Ministries

www.MAXInsurance.com

Photo:  David VanderWerf co-owner of Insurance Center of Cuba (5th from left) with Cuba Lion’s Club members; Mike Maurer, President, receiving check from Mark Files, Regional Sales Manager at MAX. Photo Credit:  Cuba Free Press

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Chelsea Avondale Continues MAX Canada Name, Personnel & Values as it Acquires Canadian Insurance Operations

CHELSEA AVONDALE CONTINUES MAX CANADA NAME, PERSONNEL & VALUES AS IT ACQUIRES CANADIAN INSURANCE OPERATIONS

(Kitchener, ON, December 1, 2016) – MAX North America announced that MAX Canada Insurance Company will continue to serve faith-based and Anabaptist communities following its sale to Chelsea Avondale. In addition, MAX Canada will continue to donate to the Mutual Aid Ministries. This is the pledge made by officers of Chelsea Avondale as they announced the purchase of the Canadian operations of MAX North America.

The purchase closed on November 30 and included acquisition of all MAX related operations in Canada including Mutual Aid Insurance Brokers Company (MAIBC). Both companies will continue to operate from their current locations. MAX Canada will retain its brand, values, brokers, and personnel and will continue to honour MAX Canada’s deeply held values.
Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

“We are deeply impressed by the MAX Canada team and their very special way of doing business,” said Nilesh Vasani, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer of Chelsea Avondale. “MAX Canada cares beyond the contract. We agree that’s the way insurance should be and that’s what we intend to do as we enhance, strengthen and extend the MAX name across Canada.”

“We have been seeking a partner that would help us strengthen and expand services for our Canadian policyholders,” said David Wine, President and CEO of MAX North America. “Chelsea Avondale is the perfect choice.”

Wine, who helped launch MAX North America in 2000, has agreed to stay on as President and CEO of MAX Canada during the transition. Elaine Shantz, current MAX Canada board chair, will also continue in that role under the new ownership.

John Lewis, Managing Director, Acquisitions and Operations of Chelsea Avondale added, “It is very important for us to listen carefully to those who established MAX to help us shape and frame the future with all the care and sensitivities of the legacy already established. I cannot begin to tell you how committed we are to continuing and expanding upon this special company. Chelsea Avondale will be investing significantly to provide MAX Canada with industry leading systems, investment management, enhanced staffing and access to capital to continue its growth.”

About Chelsea Avondale
Chelsea Avondale has been established to acquire property and casualty insurance companies and invest the assets of our subsidiaries following a value investing philosophy to deliver exceptional risk adjusted returns. We aim to improve performance through first class investment management, technology, systems and risk management frameworks.

We firmly believe that community-based insurers better serve their policyholders and outperform the industry as a whole.  We approach our acquisitions of community-based insurers as partnerships with management, policyholders and all other stakeholders.

To learn more about Chelsea Avondale, visit www.ChelseaAvondale.com.

Contact:  John Lewis
50 Queen Street North, Suite 860
Kitchener, ON N2H 6P4
416-357-5331
www.ChelseaAvondale.com

 About MutualAid eXchange
MutualAid eXchange (MAX) is a unique, member-owned property and casualty insurance enterprise that offers a full range of competitively priced auto, homeowners, farm, business, life and related forms of insurance. MAX was founded on the principles of fairness, faith and social responsibility.

One thing that makes MAX special is that it devotes a portion of its revenues to a fund that helps people regain and sustain wholeness after an unexpected loss or tragedy. The company also follows socially responsible business practices including volunteerism by employees, cooperative ownership, sustainability and life-work balance.

To learn more about MAX, visit
www.maxinsurance.com.

Contact:  Lisa Bage
4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250
Overland Park, KS 66211
877-971-6300
www.maxinsurance.com

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MAX Insurance in Top 10% of Socially Responsible Companies Worldwide Evaluated by Comprehensive B Impact Assessment

–CONTACT:  MAX Insurance (877) 971-6300

Megan Brock, B the Change Media – (785) 832-1222 ext. 208 or megan@bthechange.com

MAX Insurance in Top 10% of Socially Responsible Companies Worldwide

Evaluated by Comprehensive B Impact Assessment

October 11, 2016, Overland Park, KS

An Overland Park, KS, headquartered property/casualty insurance enterprise has been recognized among the top 10% of 1,800 socially responsible companies in the world, according to an independent assessment organization.

MutualAid eXchange (MAX) Insurance was recognized by the independent nonprofit B Lab and B the Change Media for creating positive overall impact in the communities it serves and for its strong relationships with its workers.  The recognition of MAX and the other B Lab honorees was announced at the first-annual Best for the World Celebration & Awards Ceremony at the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas Business School.

“The companies we are honoring as the best for the world represent the cutting edge of a global movement using business as a force for good. We are inspired by them, and feel deeply honored to join them in this historic and ground-breaking celebration,” said Bryan Welch, CEO of B the Change Media, the multi-platform media company that publishes the quarterly B Magazine and host of the Best for the World event at the University of California, Berkeley.

MAX was recognized for the positive way it relates to its workers.  “We know we can’t pay the most but we work hard to recruit, train, support, promote, encourage and retain employees and independent agents who share our values,” said Dave Wine, MAX President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Our team members choose to work for MAX because of who we are.  We try to honor that by creating a caring and supportive work environment.”

MAX’s commitment to helping individuals and communities in need was also noted by B-Lab.  “We try to use business as a source for good with the people and communities we serve,” Wine said.  “MAX is fair, faithful and socially responsible based on our traditional Mennonite background and our ongoing commitment to creating and sustaining wholeness for all our stakeholders.  We believe that’s the way insurance should be.”

To live out these values, MAX created and funds a program called Mutual Aid Ministries which provides grants to people and communities facing unexpected financial crises or in need of support for socially beneficial causes.  The company funds the program through top-line revenue contributions.  Over the years MAX, in partnership with its network of independent agents, has donated thousands of dollars to families suffering from illness, loss or tragedy, and to communities working to improve the lives of youth, seniors, the disadvantaged or the community at large.

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MutualAid eXchange (MAX) is a property/casualty insurance company that believes in a set of core values that derive from its founding Mennonite, Brethren and other Anabaptist faith communities. MAX employees, representatives, and members subscribe to and practice these values as conditions of their association with the enterprise:

MAX is FAIR. We believe in treating others as we would like to be treated.

MAX is FAITHFUL. We affirm and seek Higher Guidance from God, whose blessing extends to all people, no matter their particular spiritual pathway.

MAX is SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. We believe business has a responsibility to do good in the world.

Overland Park, Kansas Office

4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250

Overland Park, KS 66211

877-971-6300

877-785-0085

www.MAXInsurance.com

 

B Lab is a nonprofit organization that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good.  Its vision is that one day all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the best for the world and society will enjoy prosperity for all for the long term.

B Lab drives this systemic change by: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between “good companies” and good marketing; 2) passing benefit corporation legislation to give business leaders the freedom to create value for society as well as shareholders; 3) helping businesses measure, compare and improve their social and environmental performance with the free B Impact Assessment; 4) driving capital to impact investments through use of its B Analytics and GIIRS Ratings platform.

For more information, visit www.bcorporation.net.

B the Change Media was formed as a partnership between B Lab, the community of B Corporations, and Bryan Welch, former CEO of Ogden Publications (B Corp since 2010). B the Change Media is a multi platform media company whose mission is to build the world’s largest engaged audience of people with a passion for using business as a force for good. B the Change Media has editorial and operating independence and covers compelling stories about business as a force for good, not just stories about B Corporations. B the Change Media has independent investors and is a subsidiary of B Lab, the nonprofit organization that administers the Impact Assessment and aggregates the B Corporation community. B the Change Media is a Pending B Corporation.

For more information, visit http://www.bthechange.com.

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MAX Canada Insurance Makes Unprecedented Gift to Mennonite Disaster Services for Ft. McMurray Rebuilding Effort

(September 28, 2016, Kitchener, ON) – A Canadian property/casualty insurance company with a unique approach to business is stepping up in a big way to help the people who were displaced by the devastating wild fire in Ft. McMurray, Canada.

In keeping with its commitment to helping others in crisis, MAX Canada Insurance Co., and its Mutual Aid Ministries (MAM) program have announced an unprecedented $80,000 gift to Mennonite Disaster Services to aid in the Ft. McMurray recovery efforts.

“MAM is the heart of MAX,” said Elaine Shantz, MAX Canada Board Chairman. “We are pleased to partner with MDS as their recovery teams help affected families get back on their feet.”

MAM is funded through top-line revenue contributions from MAX Canada. Over the years, it has helped countless individuals and families facing financial crises due to accidents, job loss or other unforeseen challenges. “We care beyond the contract by devoting a percentage of every premium to MAM. When we witnessed the heart-breaking devastation in Ft. McMurray we knew we had to help in a big way.”

The gift to MDS is the largest in the ministry’s history, said Shantz. “This crisis is unique in the annals of our program. It required a unique response.”

“We were blown away when MAX called us and said they were going to make this gift,” said Ross Penner, MDS’ Region 5 Director of Operations. “It is a very significant gift and it’s going to do so much to help Ft. McMurray recover. Specifically, we will use these funds to provide meals, food and supplies for the MDS volunteers who will be going to Ft. McMurray in the coming weeks.”

Penner explained that MDS volunteers will soon arrive in Ft. McMurray to begin rebuilding homes and businesses. “Our volunteers are an extraordinary group of caring people,” Penner said. “They are skilled workers who give freely of their time and talents to help others in need.”

ABOUT MAX CANADA
MAX Canada Insurance Company is a property/casualty insurance company that believes in a set of core values that derive from our founding Mennonite, Brethren and other Anabaptist faith communities. MAX employees, representatives, and members subscribe to and practice these values as conditions of their association with the enterprise:

MAX is FAIR. We believe in treating others as we would like to be treated.
MAX is FAITHFUL. We affirm and seek Higher Guidance from God, whose blessing extends to all people, no matter their particular spiritual pathway.
MAX is SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. We believe business has a responsibility to do good in the world.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Office
50 Queen Street North, Suite 860
Kitchener, ON N2H 6P4, Canada
877-770-7729
1-519-634-5159

Overland Park, Kansas Office
4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250
Overland Park, KS 66211
877-971-6300
877-785-0085

ABOUT MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE (MDS)
Mennonite Disaster Service is volunteer network of Anabaptist churches dedicated to responding to natural and man-made disasters in Canada and the United States.
Our aim is to assist the most vulnerable community members, individuals, and families who would not otherwise have the means to recover. MDS volunteers – men and women, youth and adults – provide the skills and labor needed to respond, rebuild and restore in the wake of a disaster.

MDS is known for having a collaborative spirit, and we work with other groups including faith-based organizations, local recovery committees, and both governmental and non-governmental agencies. MDS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

MDS Binational Office
583 Airport Road
Lititz, PA 17543
USA
T: (800) 241-8111
T: (717) 735-3536
F: (717) 735-0809
mdsus@mds.mennonite.net

MDS Region V Office
6A-1325 Markham Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6
CANADA
T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only)
T: (204) 261-1274
F: (204) 261-1279
mdscn@mds.mennonite.net

Photo:  Elaine Shantz, MAX Canada Board Chairman; Paul Burns, MAX Canada Underwriting Manager and Mutual Aid Ministries Advisory Team Member; Ross Penner, MDS Region 5 Director of Operations.