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News Media Contacts

The contact information listed below is intended for news journalists only. If you are not a journalist, please visit Contact Us to find the appropriate COUNTRY Financial contact or call 866-COUNTRY.

Chris Stroisch
Media Relations Supervisor
Oregon and Washington
309-821-3372
chris.stroisch@countryfinancial.com

Alex Davis
Media Relations Specialist
Illinois (Chicago), Minnesota and Wisconsin
309-821-3259
alexandrea.davis@countryfinancial.com

Jay Verner
Public Affairs and Media Relations Manager
309-821-2581
jay.verner@countryfinancial.com


Steve Fast
Media Relations Specialist
Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri
309-821-5366
steve.fast@countryfinancial.com

For media assistance in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, please contact 309-821-2859 or news@countryfinancial.com.

News Listing

FREE cooling station key to a healthy day of learning and ag-venture
July 18, 2017

Ten Years After Financial Crisis, Nearly One-in-Three Americans Still Feeling the Sting
July 13, 2017

COUNTRY Financial Teams Up to Raise Cash for College Scholarships
July 07, 2017

COUNTRY Financial and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright team up to feed hungry kids
July 11, 2017

Who do you trust for financial advice? Many ask dad.
June 12, 2017

COUNTRY Financial employee receives prestigious Patriot Award
May 29, 2017

Americans worried about retirement but not saving
May 15, 2017

COUNTRY Financial Sponsors Free Family Fun
May 2, 2017

Milwaukee Teen's Future Looks Brighter
April 28, 2017

Essay Contest Winner Announced in Minneapolis
April 19, 2017

Atlanta high school students win scholarship money for artwork
April 15, 2017

Study finds men significantly more likely to seek out financial advice than women
April 14, 2017

Students prove they’re money smart, earn scholarships
April 13, 2017

Spring Driving Safety Reminder
April 5, 2017

Gwen Shaw to Share Personal Finance Tips
April 3, 2017

High school students encouraged to design artwork for bag
March 21, 2017

Corn and soybean planting dates by county
March 21, 2017

Urban gardening experience at Chicago Flower & Garden Show
March 14, 2017

Farmers reminded of looming Federal crop insurance deadline
March 2, 2017

High school students encouraged to create artwork for farmers market bag
March 2, 2017

COUNTRY Financial Names Vice President and Corporate Controller
Feb. 27, 2017

Peachtree Road Farmers Market to kick off season with design scholarship contest
Feb. 07, 2017

COUNTRY Financial and Portland Farmers Market to host scholarship contest
Feb. 15, 2017

Americans say cars and technology worth more than weddings and vacations
Feb. 15, 2017

Why farmers should keep casting their safety net and include Crop-Hail coverage
Feb. 13, 2017

Peachtree Road Farmers Market to kick off with scholarship contest
Feb. 7, 2017

Burst-pipe incidents ease with proactive homeowners
Jan. 9, 2017

Collecting items for expectant military moms
Jan. 9, 2017

Millennials feeling financial unease with the new year
Jan. 5, 2017

Parents Weigh In: What is an ‘A’ Worth?
Dec. 14, 2016

Crop hail policyholders to receive more than $1.7 million in dividends
Nov. 30, 2016

Half of Illinoisans leaning on credit cards for their holiday purchases
Nov. 17, 2016

How a financial go-bag can provide order during life’s unforeseen disasters
Nov. 15, 2016

Insurer urges Georgia residents to keep all receipts and start the claims process immediately
Oct. 9, 2016

Parents Give Children Realistic Expectations on the Cost of Chores
Sept. 21, 2016

COUNTRY Financial Helping Craft National Safety Guidelines for Ag Youth
Sept. 16, 2016

How to Save While Pursuing a Diploma
Sept. 2, 2016

Get Free Financial Education Materials From COUNTRY Financial
Aug. 24, 2016

Drone Pilots Scouting Fields Faster with UAV's
Aug. 16, 2016

Steer clear from holiday debt with five tips from COUNTRY Financial®
July 20, 2016

Protect your home while you’re away
June 30, 2016

Americans’ financial outlooks reach a new norm
June 14, 2016

For better, for worse
June 1, 2016

Working women with families have unique retirement needs
May 23, 2016

Most Americans feel unprepared for their golden years
May 17, 2016

Nearly 90 Percent of Americans Believe the Average Wedding Costs Too Much
April 19, 2016

Four wise ways to spend or save your tax refund
April 18, 2016

Americans admit their finances need polishing
March 22, 2016

COUNTRY Financial® offers safety tips for farmers and drivers
March 16, 2016

Lack of clarity from the Fed fosters uncertainty among Americans
March 1, 2016

Tips for making sound financial decisions now and in your golden years
Feb. 25, 2016

Americans place importance on strong finances in relationships
Feb. 02, 2016

COUNTRY Financial® names Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
02/02/2016

Know your partner's financial state before saying, “I do”
Jan. 05, 2016

Many, especially women and millennials, are feeling less financially secure than earlier in the year
Dec. 15, 2015

Follow our tips to help you be prepared and protected this winter
Dec. 8, 2015

The holiday season may not get many Americans into the giving spirit
Nov. 17, 2015

Boo! Retirement and Healthcare Expenses Top American Financial Fears
October 20, 2015

Tractor Rollovers Cause More than a Third of All Farm-Related Fatalities
Sept 16, 2015

It’s important to plan for unexpected costs before bringing home a new cat or dog
August 25, 2015

College grads, however, report making sacrifices to combat higher education costs
August 4, 2015

Father’s Day Finance: Americans Doubt Parents’ Ability to Talk Money
June 16, 2015

College Fears Cloud Americans’ Financial Optimism
May 20, 2015

How Far Will Americans Go to Take Their Dream Vacation?
April 21, 2015

Young Americans, Retirees At Odds Over Retirement
March 19, 2015

Take steps now to prevent flooded basements and lawns
March 5, 2015

Money Matters: When to Talk Money with your Valentine
Feb. 9, 2015

Americans Ring in New Year with Financial Optimism
Jan. 12, 2015

Americans’ Wallets Aren’t Ready For The Holiday Shopping Season
Dec. 11, 2014

COUNTRY Financial COO Announces Retirement
Dec. 9, 2014

Policyholders to receive more than $2.7 million in Crop Hail Dividends
Nov 24, 2014

Half of Parents Haven’t Saved for College
Nov. 12, 2014

COUNTRY Life returning $74 million in dividends to policyholders
Nov. 10, 2014

Air National Guard band to honor veterans at two special ceremonies in Bloomington
Nov. 6, 2014

Bane named a vice president at COUNTRY Financial
Nov. 6, 2014

Saving for retirement, paying for healthcare and keeping their financial information safe online has Americans worried
October 20, 2014

Studies show car accidents cause more teen deaths than suicides and homicides combined
October 15, 2014

Home Ownership is the Foundation of the American Dream
September 16, 2014

Increase in Illinois Farm Deaths Reveals Safety May Not Follow Experience
September 15, 2014

Half of Americans Sit on Stock Market Sidelines
August 19, 2014

Failure to Launch: Job Struggles Hinder Perception of College Education Value
July 15, 2014

New financial literacy in the classroom program
July 15, 2014

Golfers from near and far taking a swing at the 13th annual COUNTRY Youth Classic.
June 19, 2014

COUNTRY Financial sponsors the 13th annual COUNTRY Youth Classic (CYC).

American's financial security sentiments hit three-year low.
June 17, 2014

Read the COUNTRY Financial Security Index update for June 2014

Many not saving at all for their Golden Years.
May 20, 2014

Find out why 1 in 4 Americans don't have any retirement savings.

COUNTRY Financial® names Senior Vice President of Financial Service Operations
April 24, 2014

Kelvin Schill has been named COUNTRY Financial's new senior VP of Financial Service Operations

Most Americans think they're part of the shrinking middle class.
April 15, 2014

Read the finding of COUNTRY Financial's new survey on the state of the middle class

COUNTRY Financial® names new Chief Information Officer
April 11, 2014

Meet Therace Risch, COUNTRY Financial's new CIO

Americans struggle to make the grade on basic finance knowledge.
March 18, 2014

Many Americans lack basic knowledge of some key financial metrics and topics

Tips to help prevent flooded basements as temperatures rise, heavy rain expected.
February 19, 2014

Find out how you can avoid the dreaded flooded basement.

For love or money? Survey reveals different approaches among Americans.
February 11, 2014

Learn how having too much debt could be turning off potential dates.

Main Street and Wall Street at odds.
January 14, 2014

Americans favor paying back their debts to spending on new items.

$72 million dividend payout to policyholders.
January 8, 2014

COUNTRY Life Insurance Company has announced an estimated $72 million dividend payout to whole life policyholders in 2014.

COUNTRY Returning $1.9 Million In Crop Hail Dividends
December 18, 2013

Americans Embrace 2014 with Financial Optimism
December 17, 2013

COUNTRY Financial® closes 75 percent of reported storm claims, to pay over $65 million to customers
December 5, 2013

Americans Displaying Debt Discipline
November 19, 2013

Many Americans Predict Short-Lived Housing Recovery, but Don't Care
October 22, 2013

COUNTRY Reports Lowest Illinois Farm Deaths in Past 35 Years
September 18, 2013

The Great Recession - Five Years Later: Financial Security Redefined
September 4, 2013

School's in Session, but Parents Want to Be the Ones Teaching Money Matters
August 21, 2013

Americans' Financial Security Stuck in Neutral
June 19, 2013

Love Is Blind, Even with Dollar Signs
May 21, 2013

Would You Rather? Americans Share Waist Size Over Wallet Size
April 16, 2013

Boomers Bank on Themselves, Not Uncle Sam to Fund Retirement
March 18, 2013

Do Smartphones Make Us Smarter With Our Money?
February 18, 2013

Americans Say Pre-Recession Economy Gone for Good
January 15, 2013

COUNTRY Financial Awards $110,000 To Six Chicago Organizations
January 14, 2013

Would-be Homeowners: You Can’t Always Get What You Want
November 14, 2012

COUNTRY Client Service Receives Top Illinois Rankings
September 27, 2012

Will You Have A Job in 2013?
September 18, 2012

Farm Safety Media Kit
August 3, 2012

Golden Years Looking More Golden for Middle-Income Americans
March 20, 2012

COUNTRY Financial Hits the Road With Jason Aldean and Jewel
February 2, 2010

Americans Set Eyes on Savings After Rocky 2011
January 18, 2012

Bock Named CEO For COUNTRY Financial
August 19, 2011

COUNTRY Customer Service Receives Top Illinois Rankings
August 19, 2011

Majority of Americans Say Student Loan Debt is Too Much
July 19, 2011

Farm Safety Media Kit
July 15, 2011

COUNTRY Financial CEO Announces 2012 Retirement
July 5, 2011

COUNTRY Financial to Notify Policyholders Of Compliance With Illinois Civil Union Act
June 1, 2011

Less Than One-Third Think Secure Middle Class Retirement is Possible
March 15, 2011

COUNTRY Financial Hits the Road With Little Big Town
February 8, 2011

Many Americans afraid to Check Bank Statements
January 18, 2011

COUNTRY Financial and AgriVisor To Host Farm Information Meetings
January 7, 2011

COUNTRY Returning $3 Million In Crop Hail Dividends
November 30, 2010

Financial Literacy Top of Mind for Parents Post-Recession
November 16, 2010

Married Americans agree how to spend nest egg
September 21, 2010

Farm Safety Media Kit
August 5, 2010

Fewer Americans Believe College is a Good Investment
July 20, 2010

COUNTRY Continues Swift Response For Clients Impacted by June 5 Tornadoes
June 11, 2010

Protecting Assets Often Low Priority for Americans
May 19, 2010

COUNTRY Financial Presenting Sponsor for Kids Relays in Salem
April 19, 2010

COUNTRY Chief Operating Officer Named One of Illinois' Most Powerful and Influential Women
April 6, 2010

A.M. Best: COUNTRY Financial maintains Superior Rating, despite current economic climate
March 30, 2010

COUNTRY Financial Broadens Commitment to Local Farmers
March 24, 2010

Looking to improve your marriage?
January 19, 2010

COUNTRY Returning $1.4 Million In Crop Hail Dividends
December 22, 2009

Lessons Learned: Americans Adopt Debt and Spending Control
November 17, 2009

COUNTRY Client Service Ranks Best With Illinois Policyholders
October 8, 2009

Recession Teaches Americans Lesson in Retirement Planning
September 15, 2009

Farm Safety Media Kit
August 11, 2009

COUNTRY Financial Strength Reaffirmed By TheStreet.com Ratings
July 24, 2009

Half of Americans Could Last Just One Month without Income
July 21, 2009

Parents Put Child’s College Plans Ahead of their Retirement
May 19, 2009

A.M. Best Confirms Superior Rating for COUNTRY
April 17, 2009

Recession Has No Effect on Mid-Income Retirement Hopes
March 17, 2009

COUNTRY Responding Quickly To Help Clients Affected By Illinois Storms
March 12, 2009

COUNTRY Announces Schedule for "Titanic: Treasures from the Deep"
March 2, 2009

John Blackburn Elected PCI Association Chairman
November 19, 2008

Americans Tap Savings to Cope with Economy
November 18, 2008

COUNTRY Client Service Ranks Best With Illinois Policyholders
October 20, 2008

COUNTRY Chief Financial Officer Discusses Current Market Volatility
September 24, 2008

COUNTRY Financial Strength Reaffirmed By TheStreet.com Ratings
August 12, 2008

Farm Safety Media Kit
August 7, 2008

COUNTRY Responding Quickly To Help Clients Affected By Illinois Storms
July 25, 2008

Tough Economy Pushes Americans to Make Cuts
July 15, 2008

COUNTRY Takes Action On Illinois Moratorium Request
July 1, 2008

COUNTRY Releases Estimate of Northern Colorado Tornados
June 3, 2008

COUNTRY Releases Estimate of Minnesota Storms
June 3, 2008

Americans College Choices Limited Despite Early Saving
May 20, 2008

Industry Analyst Confirms Superior Ratings for COUNTRY
April 2, 2008

Gender Gap Widens on Retirement Outlook
March 18, 2008

COUNTRY Helps Clients Affected By Illinois Storms
February 11, 2008