July 30, 2008 (LANSING, MICH.) — Growing Workers Compensation Company, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, announces the appointment of three directors.

Matthew E. Haran is Accident Fund’s new director of Corporate Communications. He is responsible for a multi-faceted communications department designed to strengthen the organization’s role and reputation as a national leader in workers compensation insurance. Haran will oversee strategic communications, marketing communications, media relations, employee communications and advertising. Prior to joining Accident Fund, Haran served in a variety of communications roles for 10 years at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in Detroit. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Detroit and is a 14-year resident of Canton, Mich.

Paul Kauffman is transitioning from his position as director of Third Party Administration operations to director of Medical Programs. His responsibilities include managing the telephonic nurse case managers, the medical bill payments team and the pharmacy program. Kauffman served as Integrated Disability Management manager and director for almost 10 years and has more than 17 years of disability management experience. Living in Commerce, Mich., Kauffman is a certified professional in Disability Management. Kauffman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Michigan State University and a Master of Business Administration from Lawrence Technological University.

Sheila Wright is being promoted from Business Development manager to director of Corporate Underwriting. With 28 years of experience in insurance, underwriting, marketing, public relations and sales, Wright holds an agent’s license. Living in Haslett, Mich., Wright earned a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. Wright is a Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter and Certified Insurance Counselor. She has worked for Accident Fund for more than three years.

Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America is one of the nation’s leading workers compensation insurers with more than $3 billion in assets. 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 Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries (Accident Fund National, Accident Fund General, United Wisconsin Insurance Company and CompWest) are licensed in 49 states plus the District of Columbia*. More information can be found at www.accidentfund.com.

*Licensing per state varies by subsidiary.

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