Contact: Matthew D. Wilson, CPCU, ARM, CAWC  V.P., Account Executive | E-mail Matt | 563.823.7066

 Strategic Business Partner Webinar Recording: Cyber Extortion

Description: Join us for a compelling Strategic Business Partner webinar featuring Assured Partners and Jane Drapeaux, Executive Director of Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) in Hiawatha. This session will delve into the cyber extortion event HACAP experienced in 2023, exploring the incident’s impact, the recovery process, and key takeaways for prevention and preparedness.

Jane will share firsthand insights into how the event unfolded, the organizational response, and the long-term implications for HACAP. Assured Partners will provide expert commentary on risk mitigation strategies and how organizations can better protect themselves against cyber threats.

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Passcode: 2025.12_SBP_AssuredPartners 

August 2025 Assured Partners Update from Matt Wilson: 

I want to share some exciting news from AssuredPartners - news that means we have more resources than ever to meet your insurance, risk management and employee benefit needs.  

We just announced that we are combining our operations with Gallagher (NYSE: AJG), one of the world’s largest and most respected insurance brokerage and risk management firms. 

We will continue to operate as an insurance agency managed by insurance professionals. Current management and staff will remain in our offices in Davenport, Dubuque, and the entire Great Plains region.  We’re ready to provide the superior level of service that you expect and deserve. Furthermore, we are pleased that Gallagher shares our corporate values, which means our commitment of service to you and to our communities will continue.

We are truly excited about what this means for our organization—stronger-than-ever long-term financial stability, improved ability to attract and train quality talent, and expanded internal resources that will create even stronger customer service teams and agents. More so, we are excited about what this means for you: 

• Strengthened relationships with insurance companies
• Extensive opportunities for education and training
• Greater access to industry-specific experts
• New insurance markets and coverage experts
• Improved resources to successfully navigate healthcare law changes. 

We hope you share our enthusiasm, and we look forward to introducing you to our expanded services.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.