Oct. 22, 2009 (LANSING, MICH.) — Accident Fund Insurance Company of America is pleased to announce that Elizabeth R. Haar, president and CEO of the Lansing-based company, is being honored as one of Mid-Michigan’s Most Influential Women by Inforum of Michigan.

Inforum, a professional woman’s alliance, is one of the largest and most prestigious business forums in the Midwest with more than 1,800 members in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids. Established in 1962, Inforum’s goal is to provide opportunities for women to cultivate their business skills through sharing their knowledge and experience and works to bring women together to help each other lead and succeed in business.

Haar, is one of eight women being honored at Inforum’s Mid-Michigan Inner Circle event, which is being held at The Country Club of Lansing on Oct. 22, 2009. More than 70 women will attend the networking event where honorees will be recognized for their exemplary leadership skills. Accident Fund is also a proud sponsor of the event.

Honorees will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience in an effort to help women achieve success in their careers. “It is an honor to be recognized by Inforum,” says Haar. “They are an excellent organization that offers a variety of opportunities for women to share leadership skills and mentor women who are looking to excel in their business careers. I am proud to take part in the Mid-Michigan Inner Circle.”

The event will include a reception and networking opportunities as well as table discussions hosted by Inforum honorees. The discussion tables provide honorees an opportunity to share leadership skills and lessons learned, encouraging candid conversations about succeeding in the business world.


Headquartered in Lansing, Mich., 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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