News Releases

OneAmerica® Poll Reveals Brokers Rank Service to Policyholders Highest

Results of survey add to COVID-19 thought capitol from Eastbridge, LIMRA

Engaged employee benefits brokers tell OneAmerica® in a new snapshot survey about the state of business during COVID-19 that “administrative and operational” assistance provided to policyholders is the key way for insurance carriers to be most supportive during the global pandemic. Almost half (46%) of brokers who responded to the poll[1] say this support — provided through answering policyholder questions and addressing billing inquiries and other concerns, such as evidence of insurability  more...

Plan Participants Give OneAmerica^® High Marks in J.D. Power Study

Company ranks third in 2020 U.S. Retirement Plan Participant Satisfaction Study, medium plan segment

A relationship-oriented provider of impactful retirement plan solutions, OneAmerica® today acknowledged its third-place ranking in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Retirement Plan Participant Satisfaction Study, in the medium plan segment. The study, which was based on responses from over 10,000 retirement plan participants, was conducted in February and March of this year. The U.S. Retirement Plan Participant Satisfaction Study, now in its third year, evaluates participant satisfaction with providers  more...

OneAmerica^® Brings the ‘Power of Personas’ to Participant Solutions

MyTrack personas provide a path for targeted, individualized participant education

OneAmerica® today announced MyTrack, a new, persona-based approach to education and financial wellness that connects retirement plan participants with individualized, relevant resources to guide them on the path to retirement. By meeting participants where they are when it comes to retirement preparation, MyTrack provides a plotted, customized course to help participants plan for and manage their financial journeys – both today and into the future. The MyTrack approach is based on a series of  more...

2019 Financials Demonstrate Strength, Stability for OneAmerica^®

Strong capital position, robust sales drive success

OneAmerica® today announced its 2019 financial results, recording another solid year of growth, highlighted by strong capital levels and robust sales. “OneAmerica is built to thrive under any circumstance, and our exceptional financial strength and mutual structure ensure our focus remains on the customers we serve,” said Scott Davison, OneAmerica chairman, president and CEO. “Because we don’t serve stockholders, we’re prepared for times like these – to pay claims, provide benefits and help  more...

OneAmerica^® Names New Chief Actuary

Industry Vet Bischof joins as SVP

OneAmerica® today announced the hiring of Tim Bischof as senior vice president and chief actuary. Bischof, a 25-year industry veteran, will begin his role on June 15. As chief actuary, Bischof will oversee valuation, modeling, reinsurance and actuarial reporting, as well as provide pricing and experience oversight. Bischof will also partner to further develop the OneAmerica actuarial community. “Tim brings a significant track record of success and superb life industry experience to augment  more...

OneAmerica^® Ups Ante on Education Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Company going beyond traditional retirement plan guidance by providing holistic education

Having earned a reputation in the retirement industry for its award-winning, client-focused approach, OneAmerica® has upped the ante in this climate of uncertainty to deliver on one of its key differentiators ─ education. Through a holistic approach that surpasses traditional plan guidance, OneAmerica is delivering key resources and assistance to retirement plan sponsors and participants. “We recognize that these times are unprecedented, and our clients and participants are dealing with new  more...

OneAmerica® Adds to Robust Training Program for Retirement Plan Sponsors

TPSU video courses a complement to existing fiduciary toolkit

OneAmerica® today announced its latest educational resource for retirement plan sponsors, offered in collaboration with The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU), a nationally respected fiduciary education leader. The new, on-demand video-based training, OneAmerica Plan Sponsor Fiduciary Education, powered by TPSU, is intended for retirement plan committee members and covers topics such as plan design, fiduciary requirements, best practices for retirement plans and more. “Education has always been  more...

OneAmerica® To Waive Hardship Fees in Response to CARES Act

Decision, which goes into effect today, impacts hardship and COVID distributions

In an effort to show support to its retirement plan participants during this unprecedented crisis, OneAmerica® today announced it is immediately waiving fees for all hardship withdrawals, including those distributions related to COVID-19. The decision, announced by Sandy McCarthy, president of retirement services at OneAmerica, eliminates administrative fees for hardship and COVID-19 related distributions effective April 7, 2020 through December 31, 2020. “At OneAmerica, we recognize that  more...

Partnership to Expand Meal Service During Increased Time of Need

OneAmerica Tower to serve as hub for Sahm’s, Second Helpings collaboration

Hunger relief agency Second Helpings and central Indiana restauranteur Sahm’s will convert a large kitchen area and cafeteria inside OneAmerica Tower into a meal-preparation service beginning today, providing 1,110 eat-at-home meals for low-income senior citizens and families as a new community response to COVID-19. The collaboration provides a satellite kitchen location for Second Helpings to use Sahm’s associates to supplement its primary hub at 1121 Southeastern Ave., less than two miles  more...

OneAmerica® Names José Martínez Chief Information Officer

OneAmerica® today named José Martínez (below right) as senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO) for the Indianapolis-based insurance and financial services company. Martínez has served as interim CIO since November 2019 and worked previously as vice president, IT infrastructure and application support, and vice president, business relationship management and enterprise architecture, since joining the company in 2014. He will lead an IT team of more than 500 associates and  more...