AUL Retirement Services Helps Client Eddie Bauer Win National Award
Contact:
Paul T. Branks, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Communications
(317) 285-1437 or paul.branks@oneamerica.com
For Immediate Release:
Indianapolis (November 8, 2010) – American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), a OneAmerica company, along with client Eddie Bauer, was recently honored with a Gold Signature Award from the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America (PSCA).
The award was received in the Plan Conversion category. It was presented based upon the AUL Retirement Services division’s work in converting Eddie Bauer’s retirement plan. AUL, in collaboration with Eddie Bauer and its client representative, Richard D. Unser of Lockton Investment Advisors, created a multi-media custom communication plan to communicate the transition of Eddie Bauer’s retirement plan. Included in the custom communication plan was a customized Web site (www.eddiebauer401k.com). The overall design of the custom communication plan focused on portraying the essence of the Eddie Bauer brand to its employees.
The plan conversion program, coupled with the custom communications initiative, proved successful. AUL’s Retirement Services division surpassed its initial goal by $21.6 million in assets within two and a half months. The web site received over 3,200 visits, and involvement in the plan increased by approximately 200 participants after the conversion.
“We are very proud of the work we did with the Eddie Bauer account, and it’s rewarding to be recognized for our efforts,” said Bill Yoerger, Senior Vice President of AUL Retirement Services. “This project exhibits our drive for creativity and results as we continue to place value on serving our clients and delivering quality retirement plan products.”
The annual PSCA Signature Awards honor excellence in profit sharing and 401(k) plan communication and education. The Plan Conversion category judges comprehensive campaigns that address the many issues employees need to know regarding a new provider. The PSCA is a national nonprofit association of 1,200 companies and their six million employees.
Group variable annuity contracts are issued by AUL and registered group variable annuity contracts are distributed by OneAmerica Securities, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor, 433 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis IN 46204, 1-877-285-3863, which is wholly owned subsidiary of AUL.
About AUL Retirement Services
American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL) is the founding member of OneAmerica® and offers a wide range of products and services for retirement plans of individuals and employers. As a leader in the retirement services industry, AUL provides local service through a national network of experienced professionals focusing on the 401(k), 403(b) and 457 markets.
About OneAmerica
OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc., is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. The companies of OneAmerica® can trace their solid foundations back more than 130 years in the insurance and financial services marketplace.
OneAmerica’s nationwide network of companies offers a variety of products to serve the financial needs of their policyholders and other clients. These products include retirement plan products and services; individual life insurance, annuities, long-term care solutions and employee benefits. The goal of OneAmerica is to blend the strengths of each company to achieve greater collective results.
The products of the OneAmerica companies are distributed through a network of employees, agents, brokers and other distribution sources that are committed to increasing value to our policyholders by helping them plan to meet their financial goals.
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