September 5, 2023
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Stable for AMERIND Risk Management Corporation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Dan Teclaw Director +1 908 882 2390 dan.teclaw@ambest.com Daniel Ryan Senior Director +1 908 882 2290 daniel.ryan@ambest.com Christopher Sharkey Associate Director, Public Relations +1 908 882 […]
Read MoreAugust 2, 2023
Making Informed Decisions In A Hard Market
The market is ever-changing and can have significant impacts on insurance pricing and terms of coverage. The insurance industry is in a hard market – understanding what this means as […]
Read MoreJuly 18, 2023
Bringing Hi-Speed Wireless Internet to Hoopa Valley Tribe
When the pandemic started, Tribal citizens of the Hoopa Valley Tribe (HVT) in Northern California struggled to access fast reliable internet. Students were sent home with worksheet packets or gathered […]
Read MoreJuly 7, 2023
Employee Spotlight: Shannon Lastyona, Underwriting Manager
Shannon is no stranger to AMERIND, having worked with the organization for 20 years and counting. What started as a temporary position for the company turned into an internship opportunity […]
Read MoreJune 28, 2023
Evaluating Your Tribal Insurance Program
There is a lot to consider when it comes to protecting Tribal property and employees and covering liability exposures. The following are some key points to consider when evaluating your […]
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
Preventing Losses and Mitigating Risk in Indian Country
Catastrophic weather, wildfires, and common kitchen fire claims among AMERIND members/customers have been slowing increasing in costs each year. With replacement costs also increasing, it has become more and more […]
Read MoreMay 17, 2023
AMERIND Announces Winners of its National 2023 Safety Poster Contest
For Immediate Release: May 17, 2023 For More Information, Contact: Tina Duncan, Director of Business Development tduncan@amerind.com 505.404.5000 AMERIND Announces Winners of its National 2023 Safety Poster Contest Santa Ana […]
Read MoreApril 26, 2023
2023 Safety Poster Contest
VOTE NOW! National voting has begun for the 2023 AMERIND Safety Poster Contest. The National winner in each category (K-3, 4-6, 7-8) will receive $1,000. Voting will end on Wednesday, […]
Read MoreApril 18, 2023
Compare and Save to Get the Lowest Cost for Your Commercial Insurance Coverage
AMERIND recommends that you take time to review your commercial policies and don’t just accept rate increases. Before your upcoming July 1 renewal date, AMERIND encourages all Tribal government and […]
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023
18th Annual Protecting Tribal Families Golf Fundraiser
AMERIND is hosting the 18th Annual Protecting Tribal Families Golf Fundraiser. We are inviting you, our partners and friends, to be part of our event on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, […]
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2023
AMERIND CEO Derek Valdo Returns from Spiritual Sabbatical
For Immediate Release: February 15, 2023 For More Information, Contact: Leah Cristobal, Customer Experience ManagerLCristobal@amerind.com 505.404.5000 AMERIND CEO Derek Valdo Returns from Spiritual Sabbatical Santa Ana Pueblo, NM […]
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2023
Join our Team!
At AMERIND, every team member contributes to our mission of protecting our people. When you join our team, you will help ensure that our clients and policyholders can access affordable […]
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2023
Get to Know AMERIND’s New Cell Commissioner, Mark Murray
AMERIND is pleased to introduce our new Cell Commissioner, Mark Murray. He brings extensive expertise in the insurance industry and will help us maintain financial strength throughout our growth. Having […]
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2023
You Ask, Why Such Long Passwords? Well, Here’s Why
PII, which stands for Personal Identifiable Information, is sensitive information that includes an individual’s full name, social security number, financial information, medicals records, home addresses and more which is all […]
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2023
Malware: One of The Most Harmful Cyber Threats
Malware is short for “malicious software.” Its goal is to harm a device by extracting data or corrupting files. It can be spread through a physical data transportation device like […]
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2023
Protecting Indian Country with Property Safety Inspections
A conversation with Jett Rogers, CEO & Managing Member of TrueNorth Solutions, LLC, an AMERIND partner providing risk management and safety compliance. Building codes are essential to keep occupants safe […]
Read MoreOctober 20, 2022
AMERIND Raises Over $40,000 from 17th Annual Golf Fundraiser to Benefit Uninsured Tribal Families and Native Elders
Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – AMERIND raised over $40,000 to benefit the AMERIND Protecting Tribal Families Fund and the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA). The funds were raised at […]
Read MoreAugust 24, 2022
2023 AMERIND Safety Poster Contest
Attention artists! Submit your safety themed poster to your local housing authority. You could win $1,000! National winner in each category (K-3, 4-6, 7-8) receives $1,000. IMPORTANT DATES December 2022– […]
Read MoreAugust 3, 2022
Safety Tips to Prevent and Reduce Loss
AMERIND is dedicated to providing resources and education to our members and customers to help them avoid losses. As you look at the operations and processes conducted within your structure, […]
Read MoreJuly 20, 2022
AMERIND Empowers Tribes to Take Control of Their Insurance Programs
Insights from Robert Dahl, a Thoughtful Leader in the Tribal Insurance Space It’s time Tribes exercise their sovereignty and self-determination over their economies, including protecting their employees through unique Tribal […]
Read MoreJuly 19, 2022
Catastrophe Prevention and Response
A conversation with Russell Oyer, Independent Catastrophic Property Insurance Adjuster, AMERIND’s Property Damage Third-Party Adjuster (TPA) Catastrophic events can devastate communities and turn people’s lives upside down. That’s why AMERIND […]
Read MoreJune 6, 2022
2022 AMERIND Safety Poster Contest Winners
For Immediate Release:June 6, 2022 For More Information, Contact: Leah Cristobal, Customer Experience Manager LCristobal@amerind.com 505.404.5000 AMERIND Announces Winners of Its Nationwide Native American Poster Contest Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. […]
Read MoreMay 12, 2022
The Institutes Confer CPCU Designation
The Institutes Confer CPCU Designation MALVERN, Pa. — Anita Hansen has been awarded the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and diploma by The Institutes for successfully completing courses and […]
Read MoreMay 9, 2022
The Institutes Confer CPCU Designation
The Institutes Confer CPCU Designation MALVERN, Pa. — Andrew Shipman has been awarded the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and diploma by The Institutes for successfully completing courses and […]
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
Evaluating Your Tribal Insurance Program – 7 Tips from Tina Duncan-AMERIND’s Business Development Manager
7 Tips in Evaluating Your Tribal Insurance Program There is a lot to consider when it comes to protecting tribal property and employees and covering liability exposures. We have outlined […]
Read MoreApril 12, 2022
REGISTER NOW for AMERIND/NAIHC Annual Convention! Early Bird Registration ends April 15!
EARLY BIRD PRIZES!!! ROOM BLOCK CLOSES ON APRIL 15 at 5pm pst
Read MoreMarch 24, 2022
Tribal Housing Excellence Academy (THE Academy)–Deadline Extended to April 19,2022
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) has extended the application deadline for the 2022 – 2024 class of the Tribal Housing Excellence Academy (THE Academy). This is a three-year initiative to […]
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2022
AMERIND Critical Infrastructure honored to partner with NDIA to advance digital equity in Indian Country
AMERIND Critical Infrastructure (ACI) partnered with National Digital Inclusion Alliance to advance digital equity in Indian Country. NDIA received a $10 million grant from Google.org to help advance digital inclusion […]
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2022
Tribes and AMERIND: Building and Strengthening One Another
How is AMERIND and Tribes building and strengthening one another? Read more on Reggie Wassana’s (Governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of OK) view.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2022
Home Safety Checklists
Your safety is important to use at AMERIND. We are committed to sharing knowledge, helping you to identify risks and remove hazards. There is no better time than the present […]
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2022
Leadership Chosen from Within
Read our Employee Spotlight Article featuring Robert Dahl-Chief Operating Officer.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2022
A Conversation with AMERIND’s Employee #1-Lee Backus.
A celebration of AMERIND’s 35th anniversary would be incomplete without the perspective of Lee Backus, our first employee and first CEO.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2021
In-Depth with AMERIND: Investing in a ‘togetherness’ culture
AMERIND is grateful to the Albuquerque Journal for interviewing Derek Valdo and sharing AMERIND’s story as we celebrate our 35th anniversary milestone. The Business Outlook’s In-Depth articles feature interviews with […]
Read MoreNovember 5, 2021
2021 AMERIND Safety Poster Contest Winners
Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – AMERIND announced the winners of its 2021 Safety Poster Contest. The annual competition is open to Native American artists in kindergarten through eighth grade and […]
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2021
CEO Reflection: 35 Years and Going Strong
A Perspective from Our CEO With a nudge toward what his supervisor at the Acoma Housing Authority described as a great opportunity, Derek Valdo took a leap of faith in […]
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2021
Evolution of the AMERIND Brand
A Name Like No Other How did AMERIND get its name? AMERIND is derived from “American Indian.” It is who we are and who we serve. Until recently the full […]
Read MoreAugust 30, 2021
Why is Cyber Security Important?
In today’s digital world, cyber threats are compromising the data we share, even the security of business operations. Each year, AMERIND members are hit with cyber-attacks, resulting in businesses being […]
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021
Wildfire Safety
AMERIND’s Safety Services Team is dedicated to sharing knowledge, identifying risks and removing hazards inTribal communities. Our comprehensive safety services include wildfire safety training and defensible space riskconsultation. We are […]
Read MoreJune 21, 2021
Dahl Promoted to Chief Operating Officer
Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – AMERIND today announced the promotion of Robert Dahl to Chief Operating Officer. Dahl joined AMERIND in 2015 and has been the executive supervisor of AMERIND’s […]
Read MoreMarch 11, 2021
Sold Out-16th Annual Protecting Tribal Families Golf Fundraiser
AMERIND Hosts the 16th Annual Protecting Tribal Families Golf Fundraiser to benefit AMERIND Protecting Tribal Families Fund. AMERIND Protecting Tribal Families Fund assists Native American families without homeowners insurance who experienced […]
Read MoreMarch 10, 2021
AMERIND is Protecting our People, now, more than ever!
Across the AMERIND team, employees have rallied to assist Tribes and Tribal governments as they put in place COVID-19 response efforts. A summary of key outreach initiatives follows. I In […]
Read MoreMarch 5, 2021
Isaac Rios: Members make a difference
Read how one of our members saved a life by using the public safety training provided by AMERIND. ABOUT ISAAC Manchester Band of Pomo Indians, Point Arena, Calif. Husband, father […]
Read MoreMarch 1, 2021
Find out why AMERIND’s Workers’ Compensation coverage is the right choice for you and your employees!
One of the most important decisions in protecting the health and safety of your employees is selection of a workers’ compensation insurance provider. AMERIND workers’ compensation policies provide you: Assurance […]
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2021
Pueblo of Acoma consortium gains high-speed internet access with support from AMERIND’s Critical Infrastructure Division
In today’s fast-paced world, academic success is highly dependent upon access to high-speed internet connectivity. And as schools across the country adapt educational delivery methods in response to the COVID-19 […]
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2021
AMERIND: Making good decisions for Indian Country!
From his first meeting with the AMERIND team, Dan Kain,business executive with the Puyallup Tribe, said he knew they had shared values. “The Tribe retained AMERIND 10 years ago after […]
Read MoreDecember 1, 2020
Safety COVID19 Checklist
Reopening the Workplace COVID19 Safety Checklist.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2020
Wildfire Safety Tips
AMERIND’s Safety Team is here to help you. Please call 505-404-5000 to schedule a training for your team!
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
AMERIND Receives an ‘A-’ Rating from AM Best
The AM Best ‘A-’ rating ranks AMERIND in the Excellent Category of US Insurance Companies Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – AMERIND is a 34-year-old Tribal company that has provided Indian […]
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