Author: Justin Murphy

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IT News

OneBeacon’s Ironwoman

Recently, Michele Stryeski, from OneBeacon’s corporate IT department, completed a 140.6 mile Ironman triathlon through the Adirondacks.  Michele finished just after midnight—charging the finish line at the Olympic Speedskating Oval in Lake Placid after a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile marathon run.

Michele has been participating in triathlons since 2012. Her first race was a “sprint” where she completed 700 yards swimming, 12 miles biking and 5 kilometers running.  Although she’s competed in the Lake Placid Ironman before (in 2015), this was the first year she completed the full distance.

Michele says that she doesn’t have a favorite event; she enjoys the biking, swimming and running equally. Although it was time away from her family and friends, Michele’s favorite part of her journey was seeing how she inspired others.

Congratulations to Michele on an amazing accomplishment!  Read more about her incredible race.

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Finance Legal

Plymouth Celebrates Bike to Work Day

From left to right, Stephanie Moseley-Cummings, Jim Jordan, Annie Ly and Karen Braun.

Earlier this month, a few members from our Finance and Legal teams in our Plymouth office participated in Bike to Work Day! In conjunction with Bike Month and Minnesota’s Bike to Work Week, Bike to Work Day is a bike-centric day to celebrate the activity, whether you’re an avid cyclist or a beginner. Many US cities and states participate in events like this, as it’s a great way to bring people together.

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Anniversaries Technology Insurance

OBTI’s Bob Morris Celebrates 35 Years

Congratulations to our colleague Bob Morris, who is celebrating 35 years at OneBeacon this month! Based in our Atlanta, Georgia office, Bob is a Risk Control Technology Specialist for OneBeacon Technology.

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Business News Events & Conferences

Another Product Fair Success

Earlier this month, ten business units gathered in Atlanta, Georgia for the fourth “trade-show” style product fair to showcase our capabilities to local brokers. Once again, the fair was a success with 80 people in attendance! The event was held at Maggianos Little Italy Restaurant, where producers from Burns-Wilcox, Amwins, and other local Atlanta groups joined us for passed appetizers, drinks and networking.

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International Marine Underwriters Marketing

IMU’s Marketing Campaign- It’ll Knock Your Socks Off

Last month, IMU’s Boston team decided to shake things up by organizing a fun marketing campaign for their producers.  They came up with the idea to send IMU branded socks to each of their agents with a note that read “We’ll knock your socks off with exceptional service and pricing. Call IMU today!” As you can see in the photo, the socks were bright and fun, as IMU’s hope was to have the socks put a smile on everyone’s face.

“The idea came to me while riding home on the train,” Meredith Atwood, New England Regional President, said. “I wanted to do something different and provide something useful.”

This is the first snail mail campaign the region has done and it was a huge success. The team received nothing but positive feedback, in addition to some great pictures! Below are just a few of the responses the IMU team received.

“Thank you so much for my socks!!! I love them! Can’t wait to wear them at the marina!!”

“Love, love, love the socks! Wondering what the flags meant hopefully not S.O.S. …HA”

“Thanks so much for sending me those oh so brightly colored IMU socks! (I hope they will stretch onto my size 13 hoofs and if not I know my granddaughter will love them!)”

“Thanks for sending- classic look! Now I need to find a yacht club to join to wear them to…”

“Sometimes we get gifts from companies that have little use, but I love these and will wear them all of the time!”

“I got my socks! Thanks so much- I love them and I’m going to look up the flags to see what they spell…such a great idea- I cracked up!”