About the Company

United Heartland is one of the industry leaders in managing workers' compensation costs. In fact, UH was among the first insurance companies in Wisconsin to apply proven managed care principles to workers' compensation. United Heartland is uniquely positioned to bring its experience and expertise to bear on controlling the rapidly rising costs of workers' compensation medical claims.

We believe that the triad of customized Loss Control Services, Managed Claims Handling, and creative Underwriting are the basis for United Heartland's rapid growth and success.

Financial Ratings
United Heartland uses United Wisconsin Insurance Company, Accident Fund Group, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, Accident Fund General Insurance Company and Accident Fund National Insurance Company as the underwriters for our business. All are rated secure A (excellent). A full A.M. Best analysis is available upon request - click on the e-mail button above to request one.

Leadership

Stephan Cooper
President
Cooper was named president of United Heartland in January 2010, bringing 21 years of property-casualty experience to the position. He had previously served as Vice President of Claim Operations & TPA at Accident Fund Insurance Company of America since 2006. Prior to joining Accident Fund, he served in a variety of service center and claims leadership positions at Specialty Underwriters Alliance, General Electric Insurance Solutions, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Travelers Insurance Company. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Central Michigan University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Greg Donovan
Vice President of Field Operations
Donovan joined United Heartland as vice president of Field Operations in April 2010. He is responsible for leading the functions and operations of the Underwriting and Risk Management Services departments in all United Heartland field offices. Prior to joining United Heartland, Donovan held various executive underwriting and sales positions at insurance companies and agencies, including Aon Risk Services, HNI Company, Frank F. Haack & Associates and Home Insurance Company. Donovan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Patrick Walsh
Vice President of Claims and Managed Care
Walsh came to United Heartland as vice president of Claims and Managed Care in August 2010, bringing nearly 25 years of insurance industry experience to the position. He is responsible for creating, implementing and monitoring the strategic direction and operational plans of the United Heartland Claims department. Prior to joining United Heartland, he held a variety of executive claims and large account management positions at insurance companies, including Sentry Insurance Company, Kemper Insurance Company and, most recently, The Hartford. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications from the University of Akron.

Lisa Wills
Vice President of Strategic Planning and Corporate Relations
As vice president of Strategic Planning and Corporate Relations, Wills is responsible for leading all strategic planning activities; developing and implementing strategies that enhance communication within the company; and leading efforts that provide critical information needed to run and monitor the overall health of United Heartland. She joined United Heartland in 1993 and has held positions in various areas of the company, from entry-level to executive roles. Prior to her current role, she served as vice president of Administration. Wills graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.


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