WLI presents scholarships in Merrill and Mechanicsburg

MERRILL, Wis. – Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. (a stock insurer)1, and its Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) presented two scholarships this year: a third annual scholarship to a Merrill High School senior and a second annual scholarship to a Mechanicsburg High School senior. The scholarship program represents the company’s deep commitment to education and preparing women for leadership roles.

Merrill, Wisconsin, recipient Erin Murray will attend University of Wisconsin at Madison, majoring in psychology (pre-law) with a minor in business. Erin gained leadership skills from her parents and through her experience as a team captain for basketball and tennis. She put those skills to use in leadership roles with LEAD, DECA, National FFA and the Mock Trial Team, along with volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters and working as a lifeguard at the Bierman Family Aquatic Center.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, recipient Harleen Kaur will attend Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus, in the accelerated health sciences/physician assistant program. Harleen has stretched her leadership skills as a member of the Cumberland – Perry Drug and Alcohol Commission – Youth Advisory Board where she assisted with interviews, planned and led sections of meetings and provided input to the adult advisors.

Due to COVID-19, the scholarship application process was conducted through virtual presentations and conference calls rather than in-person meetings.

WLI elevates and empowers the women of the Church Mutual® family of companies through professional networking, leadership development and mentorships.

  Erin Murray, Merrill, Wisconsin                                                      Harleen Kaur, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

About Church Mutual

Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I., founded in 1897, offers specialized insurance for religious organizations of all denominations, public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities, senior living facilities, secular and non-secular camps and conference centers, and nonprofit and human services organizations throughout the United States. Church Mutual markets most lines of commercial property and liability insurance, including multi-peril, workers' compensation and commercial auto insurance. In addition to insurance, Church Mutual provides a spectrum of value-added solutions that benefit its customers. Church Mutual holds the following honors:

• A.M. Best Company "A" (excellent) rating

• Wisconsin 75 Top Private Company by Deloitte US, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020

• Wisconsin 75 Distinguished Performer: Innovation by Deloitte US 2019

• 2021 Gallup Culture Transformation Award recipient

• 2020 Women and Diversity Award recipient from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association

• Futuremakers Partner by Wisconsin Technical College System

• Celent Model Insurer for innovation and emerging technologies

• Award in Innovation for entrepreneurialism and innovation by National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

• 2018-2019 Employer of the Year by Northcentral Technical College

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1Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1/1/20. S.I. = a stock insurer.