United Heartland Names New Vice President of Field Operations

LANSING, Mich., Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- United Heartland has announced the promotion of Justin Bealhen to vice president of Field Operations. Bealhen began his career with United Heartland in 2000 and has served as a senior underwriter and regional underwriting manager. Most recently, he was regional director of Operations, responsible for leading claims, loss control and underwriting disciplines in a four-state region, and also oversaw agency management and premium growth.

In his new role, Bealhen will be responsible for leading the functions and operations of the Underwriting and Loss Control Services departments for United Heartland field offices.

"We are very excited to have Justin in a new role leading our field team," said Stephan Cooper, president of United Heartland. "He has a solid track record of success at United Heartland and brings exceptional knowledge of the industry and our client base."

Bealhen earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, a Master of Business Administration from Baker University and is a graduate of Accident Fund's Accelerated Leadership Program.

About United Heartland
United Heartland is the marketing name for United Wisconsin Insurance Company, a member of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc.  All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary of Accident Fund Holdings.

About Accident Fund Holdings
Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. (Lansing, Mich.) and its subsidiaries are one of the largest workers' compensation insurers and the largest non-governmental specialty writer of workers' compensation insurance in the United States. Accident Fund Holdings conducts business through its four brands: Accident Fund, United Heartland, CompWest and Third Coast Underwriters. Accident Fund Holdings' insurance company subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best.

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SOURCE Accident Fund Holdings, Inc.