February 19, 2008 (LANSING, MICH.)—Accident Fund Insurance Company of America announces that Ted A. Smith III has been named Vice President of Human Resources & Administrative Services.

In his role on the executive team, Smith oversees human resources practices and programs, including employment, training and development, health and safety, compensation, benefits and labor relations. He will also oversee administrative services, including facilities, receiving and inventory and records management.

With more than 25 years of experience, Smith joins Accident Fund from Johnson Controls in Milwaukee, Wisc., where he was director of Human Resources for the North American Service and Solutions division. His background also includes management positions in Human Resources at Honeywell Inc. and American Express Travel Related Services in Arizona.

Smith earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Industrial Safety from the University of Central Missouri. He is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and is also a member of the Global Who’s Who.

Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, Accident Fund is one of the nation’s leading workers compensation insurers, operating in 43 states and the District of Columbia. The company also provides third party administration services and disability management. Founded in 1912, Accident Fund is rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Accident Fund has three workers compensation subsidiaries; Accident Fund National Insurance Company, Accident Fund General Insurance Company and United Wisconsin Insurance Company. More information can be found at www.accidentfund.com.

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