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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 […]

August 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 […]

July 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 […]

July 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 […]

June 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 […]

June 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 […]

May 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 […]

April 28, 2023

AMERIND/NAIHC Annual Convention Program

April 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, […]

April 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 […]

March 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, […]

February 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 […]

February 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 […]

January 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 […]

January 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 […]

January 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 […]

January 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 […]

October 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 […]

August 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– […]

August 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, […]

July 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 […]

July 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 […]

June 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. […]

May 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 […]

May 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 […]

April 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 […]

April 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 

March 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 […]

February 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 […]

February 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.

January 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 […]

January 27, 2022

Leadership Chosen from Within

Read our Employee Spotlight Article featuring Robert Dahl-Chief Operating Officer.

January 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.

November 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 […]

November 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 […]

September 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 […]

September 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 […]

August 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 […]

August 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 […]

June 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 […]

March 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 […]

March 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 […]

March 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 […]

March 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 […]

February 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 […]

February 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 […]

December 1, 2020

Safety COVID19 Checklist

Reopening the Workplace COVID19 Safety Checklist.

September 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!

April 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 […]