NEW BERLIN, Wis., April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- United Heartland, a leading national workers' compensation insurance company, proudly announces three 2015 Agency of the Territory winners. The top agencies are:

• M3 Insurance -- Madison, Wis.
• Horton Group – Orland Park, Ill.
• Lockton Companies – Kansas City, Mo.

Leading agency partners exhibit outstanding written premium, strong customer retention and a healthy cumulative loss ratio. These agencies join TIS Insurance Services, Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn., who was earlier named United Heartland's Agency of the Year.

"We truly value the strong relationship we have developed with these key agency partners," said Steve Cooper, president of United Heartland. "Their commitment to understanding and selling the United Heartland advantage has been an important differentiator for us and a clear benefit to our customers."

United Heartland offers a comprehensive, results-oriented approach to delivering responsive and valued workers' compensation solutions directed toward:

• Sustainable safety improvements to reduce and eliminate injuries
• Innovative claims management centered on quality outcomes and effective expense management
• An aggressive and comprehensive return-to-work approach

About United Heartland

United Heartland is the marketing name for United Wisconsin Insurance Company, a member of AF Group.  All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary of AF Group.

About AF Group

Founded in 1912, AF Group (Lansing, Mich.) and its subsidiaries are a premier provider of innovative insurance solutions. Rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best, AF Group is a nationally recognized holding company conducting business through its brands: Accident Fund, United Heartland, CompWest and Third Coast Underwriters.

Contact: 
Bob Lapinski 
(517) 708-5664 or (517) 331-4890
bob.lapinski@AccidentFund.com 
AFGroupInsurance.com 

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