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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 0 • I NSIGH T | 17 Acuity reaches all-time high with written premium of $1.66 billion Fueled by a record-setting $277.5 million in new business in 2019, Acuity Insurance reached an all-time high in written premium of $1.66 billion in 2019, an increase of more than $115 million over 2018. "We've now achieved 10 straight years of positive revenue growth. And, for the past 20 years, Acuity has consistently grown more than twice as fast as the insurance industry," said Acuity President and CEO Ben Salzmann. "It shows that we are a strong, stable market for independent agents." Headquartered in Sheboygan, Acuity has doubled its top-line revenue in the past eight years. e company's growth has led to additional jobs. e insurer has hired more than 900 employees over the past five years and nearly 200 in 2019 alone. Acuity employs more than 1,400 people. Acuity has achieved balanced growth across personal and commercial lines. In personal lines, Acuity reached nearly $410 million in written premium, while in commercial lines, the insurer set a record for written premium at $1.25 billion. • WEST CENTRAL Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Marquette, Green Lake Counties Village of Fremont starts construction of community center e Village of Fremont has begun construction of a new community center. e Friends of Fremont is leading the effort that will make major changes to the former Channel Cats building at 204 Wolf River Drive. e group has partnered with Keller Inc. and McMahon Associates on the design and build of the new community center. Changes include demolition of the south half of the structure, new exterior finishes, reestablishing the banquet area, accessibility improvements, dock improvements and creation of a new outdoor community space. Work will continue throughout 2020 with a combination of volunteer and professional contracting help. Big Law. Local Expertise. Our Fox Valley and northeast Wisconsin attorneys have a vested interest in the communities where they live and practice. Our community presence, creative approach, and industry-leading knowledge position us to be your preferred legal partner. To learn how our more than 180 attorneys can help you throughout northeast Wisconsin, visit vonbriesen.com. Oshkosh • Green Bay • Appleton • Neenah Lawrence C. Silton Adam N. Skarie William S. Woodward Rodman W. Streicher Steven R. Sorenson Robert A. Mathers Stephen A. Seifert James R. Macy Gerald H. Rammer Benjamin D. LaFrombois Thomas W. Moniz Frank W. Kowalkowski Jeffrey L. Hesson Anne C. McDonald Jonathan A. Meulemans Sarah E. Hanneman Alexandra J.C. Gregorski William E. Fischer Grant E. Birtch Jonathan R. Eiden Courtney A. Hollander