Accident Fund Supports Roy Westran Scholarship Foundation with $15,000 Donation

LANSING, Mich., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, a leading national workers compensation insurance company, recently donated $15,000 to the Roy Westran Scholarship Foundation.  

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The Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing college degrees in insurance-related programs and, since its establishment, more than 332 students have received $560,000 in financial assistance to further their education.

"The Westran Insurance Scholarship Foundation is a terrific organization and we support their efforts to bring young people to the insurance industry," Mike Britt, president of Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, said.  "These scholarships are a great way for us to encourage young professionals to consider a career in insurance."

The Westran Insurance Scholarship Foundation was established in 1990 in honor of

Roy E. Westran, former president of Citizens Insurance, former board chairman of Accident Fund and longtime industry mentor and community leader.

"Developing the insurance industry's next generation of leaders was something Roy was deeply committed to and considered part of his job," Britt said.  "We are proud to carry on that commitment in his honor."

For more information about Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, visit www.accidentfund.com.  

Accident Fund Insurance Company of America

Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Lansing, Mich., Accident Fund Insurance Company of America is licensed to provide workers compensation coverage in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Accident Fund is rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc., the 9th largest workers compensation insurer in the United States. For more information, visit Accident Fund's Web site at www.accidentfund.com.

SOURCE Accident Fund Insurance Company of America

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