Combined Insurance Aims to Hire 2,000 More Veterans by End of 2019

Company celebrating 8th year of providing meaningful employment to veterans and their families

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May 23, 2017, 09:45 ET

CHICAGO, May 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- May is National Military Appreciation Month and in a show of support for our armed forces and veterans nationwide, Combined Insurance, a leading provider of individual supplemental accident, disability, health, and life insurance products, and a Chubb company, has announced plans to hire 2,000 more veterans by the end of 2019 as part of its veteran recruiting program.

The company launched the program in 2010, and since 2013, the company has hired 4,200 veterans and their family members.

Combined Insurance President Brad Bennett signs a Statement of Support reaffirming the company's commitment to the National Guard and Reserve. Bennett was joined by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve representative Ron Bacci at the event on May 18 in Combined's Chicago office.

"This is an exciting time for Combined Insurance as we continue to grow our salesforce countrywide," said Bob Wiedower, Vice President of Military Programs and Sales Operations at Combined Insurance. Wiedower is also a decorated veteran, having spent 22 years in the United States Marine Corps where he retired as a Squadron Commanding Officer.

"We value the traits veterans and their family members bring to Combined Insurance – their integrity, dedication, loyalty, discipline and work ethic. We are proud to offer meaningful career opportunities and allow these individuals to continue serving their communities by helping our customers and their families when they need it most," Wiedower added.

Combined Insurance was founded in Chicago in 1922 by W. Clement Stone. With $100, a positive spirit and a vision to make the world a better place, Stone developed and grew the company into what it is today—still operating in the Chicago area and with agents throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

In addition to providing meaningful employment, Combined Insurance also gives back to military and veteran-focused charities through employee volunteerism and corporate donations. The company has given back and provided support to numerous military and veteran-focused organizations, such as Luke's Wings, The Fisher House Foundation, USO of Illinois, and Heartland Alliance – Support Services for Veteran Families (SSVF).

Combined Insurance was ranked once again as a Top Military Friendly^® Employer for 2017 by G.I. Jobs Magazine. This is the sixth consecutive year that Combined Insurance has made the list and third consecutive year in the Top 5; the company was previously named the Number One Military Friendly^® Employer in the nation in 2015 and 2016. Combined was also recently ranked a Top Military Spouse Friendly Employer by Military Spouse Magazine for the second year in a row and was recently ranked on the Military Times "Best for Vets" employers list.

For more information about veteran careers at Combined Insurance, visit combinedinsurance.com.

About Combined Insurance
Combined Insurance Company of America (Chicago, Ill.) is a leading provider of individual supplemental accident, disability, health, and life insurance products and a Chubb company. With a tradition of nearly 100 years of success, Combined Insurance is committed to making the world of supplemental insurance easy to understand. The company has an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau and is one of Ward's Top 50® Performing Life-Health Insurance Companies. Combined Insurance is also a 2017 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer named by G.I. Jobs Magazine—marking the fifth consecutive year on the Top 10 employer list and third consecutive year in the Top 5. For more information, please visit combinedinsurance.com.

About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: chubb.com.

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