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Table of Contents 401k Campaign 3-6

Bookateria Poster 7

Employee Survey Campaign 8-11

Employee Wellness Survey 12-13

Recruiting Speech 14

HRA Announcement 15

Intranet Company News 16-17

Meet ‘N Greet Invitation 18

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United Way 2016 Campaign 22-28

Meet the ANICO Recruiters 29-32

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FirstMessage(4/15)

You’rethecreator,thesculptorandthewriterofyourowndestiny.Youdefineyourlifewithevery

action,decisionandchoiceyoumake.

Pictureyourfuture.Whatareyoudoing?Whereareyouliving?Andcanyouaffordit?Theseanswers

willhelpyouestablishyourretirementgoals.Onceyoudecideyourgoals,youneedaplan.

Startsavingnow.Whenyoucontributeaminimumof4%ofyourannualincometowardyour401(k),

AmericanNationalwillmatchthatamount.Thismeans,ifyoucontribute4%,beforetaxes,American

Nationalwillmatchthatamountdollar-for-dollaruptothat4%threshold–foratotalof8%going

towardyourretirement.Youcanalwaysincreaseyoursavingsandinvestmoremoneyintoyourfuture.

Givemore,getmore.Anddon’tforgetthe2%annualcompanycontribution.Thatmeansifyou’re

putting4%ofyoursalaryintoyour401(k),AmericanNational’scontributiontoyourplanis6%-withthe

4%you’recontributing,thatputs10%intoyourretirement.

Determineyourgoals,startsavingnowandgivemore,getmore.Forcompletedetails,visitthe401(k)

[email protected].

SecondMessage(5/2)

Givemore,receivemore.Youmaythinkyoucan’tcontribute4%intoyour401(k)plan,butyoucan.

Beingabletoadapttooursurroundingsishumannature.Themajorityofpeoplewhoincreasetheir

401(k)saytheydon’tevennoticethedifferenceafterafewpaychecks.Investmoreinyourfutureand

letAmericanNationalhelpyouLIVEYOURLIFE.https://401k.anico.com/ [email protected]

Somethingisbetterthannothing.Youmaythinkyoucan’tcontributesomethingintoa401(k)plan,but

youcan.Themajorityofpeoplewhostarttocontributetotheir401(k)plansaytheydon’tevennotice

thedifferenceafterafewpaychecks.StartsavingnowandletAmericanNationalhelpyouLIVEYOURLIFE.https://401k.anico.com/ [email protected]

ThirdMessage(5/16or5/23)

Bepatient,goodthingstaketime.

We’reallguiltyofwantingsomethingimmediately,orsoonerratherthanlater.Whenwedon’twaitfortomorrow,wesettleforafractionoftheprize.

Patienceistheabilitytodelaygratification.It’sinvestingalittlemoneytodaysoyou’llhavemoremoneywhenyouretire.Lifeisacontinualprocess,andsoissavingforalltheeventualitiesofit.Stepbeyondthe“Ineeditnow”mentality-investmoreinyour401(k).Andifyou’renotcontributingtoyour401(k),now’sthetimetoconsiderit.

Bepatient,neversettleandplanyourlife.Forcompletedetails,visitthe401(k)[email protected].

Bookateria

Help us stock our Bookateria and donate any unused or well-loved favorites. Feel free to take a book home with you. You can discover a new novel or reread an old classic.

Bring. Share. Read.

“I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Cafeteria, 19th floor

Email#1

Your Feedback Rocks! 2016AmericanNationalEmployeeSurveySept.12-Sept.22

AlthoughitwouldbefuntorundownthehallwaysofAmericanNationallikePaulRevere,yelling,“thesurveyiscoming,“we’rethankfulforemails,Connectandotherformsofcommunicationtospreadthenews:TheEmployeeSurveyiscoming!

We’llbeconductingacompany-widesurvey,similartotheoneissuedin2014,toidentifywhatactionsweneedtotaketoimproveAmericanNationalandmakeitabetterplacetowork.

SpeakupandmakeyourvoiceheardonSept.12.Gotooursurveysiteformoreinformation.

The survey is coming, the

survey is coming!

Email#2

Your Feedback Rocks & It’s Completely Confidential! 2016AmericanNationalEmployeeSurveySept.12-Sept.22

AtAmericanNational,weknowemployeesarethecatalystforoursuccess–whichiswhyyourfeedbackissovaluable.TheemployeesurveyisgearedtowardharnessingwayswecanmakeAmericanNationalabetterplacetowork.WewantyoutoknowthateverysurveyresponsecountsandhasanimpactonthefutureofAmericanNational!

SurveyinConfidence–NoonefromAmericanNationalwilleverseeanindividual’ssurvey.• Third-partysurveycompany,KornFerry-HayGroup,willissuethesurvey• CompletedsurveyswillbesenttoKornFerry-HayGroupfordataprocessingandanalysis• Resultswillbesummarizedandreportedtoyourmanagementinastatisticalformthatmakesit

impossibletoidentifytheanswersoftheindividuals

Email#3

Help us improve our way! Take the survey today! 2016AmericanNationalEmployeeSurveySept.12-Sept.22

Latertoday,you’llreceiveanemailfromKornFerry-HayGroupinvitingyoutocompletethe2016

AmericanNationalEmployeeSurvey.Yourinvitationwillhavealinkthatwilltakeyoudirectlytoyour

survey.

• Thislinkisauniquelinktoyourownpersonalsurvey

• Youcantakethesurveyonanydevice:yourcomputer,mobilephoneortablet.Youcantakeit

athomeorintheoffice

• Itshouldn’ttakelongtocompletethesurvey,butyoucanusethe“saveitandreturn”featureto

gobacktoitifyou’reinterrupted

Allsurveysareconfidentialandanonymous–thisisyourchancetohaveyourthoughtsheardand

actioned.Pleasefilltheemployeesurveyoutassoonasitbecomesavailable.

Poster#1Havethe“FEEDBACKROCKS”logo,liketheonebelowonposters

The Employee Survey is coming! 2016AmericanNationalEmployeeSurveySept.12-Sept.22

We’llbeconductingacompany-widesurvey,similartotheoneissuedin2014,toidentifywhatactionsweneedtotaketoimproveAmericanNationalandmakeitabetterplacetowork.SpeakupandmakeyourvoiceheardonSept.12.

Poster#2Havethe“FEEDBACKROCKS”logo,liketheonebelowonposters

Help us improve our way & take the survey! 2016AmericanNationalEmployeeSurveySept.12-Sept.22

• GearedtowardharnessingwayswecanmakeAmericanNationalabetterplacetowork• EverysurveyresponsecountsandhasanimpactonthefutureofAmericanNational• SurveyinConfidence–NoonefromAmericanNationalwilleverseeanindividual’ssurvey

Connect/Email pointing them to Survey Monkey We recognize that your health is crucial in helping you to achieve your full potential at work. It’s important to offer you opportunities and resources to make a difference in your well-being.

We want to know what you think. So we’re conducting an Employee Wellness Survey for Galveston employees to help us understand what’s most important to you, and advance our wellness program to better meet your needs.

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas so we can provide you with the right programs, seminars and activities. Please help us by taking a few minutes to complete the Employee Wellness Survey by [deadline]. This is your chance to tell us what you think about the wellness program – the survey is anonymous and your honesty is appreciated.

Employee Wellness Survey We’re conducting an Employee Wellness Survey to Galveston employees only. The goal of this survey is to help us understand what’s most important to you, as an employee, and advance our wellness program to better meet your needs. Tell us what you think about the wellness program – the survey is anonymous and your honesty is appreciated.

1. How likely would you be to participate in the following activities or use the listed equipment below?

Extremely Likely Somewhat Unlikely

Yoga ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Barre Walking club ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Personalized workout plans ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Group strength training class ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Group cardio class ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Free weights ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Cardio equipment (elliptical, treadmill, bikes, etc.) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Weight machines ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

HRA Program ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

a. YOGA & BARRE SUB-QUESTION: Would you be willing to share the cost/pay extra for this activity?

b. Do you have any recommendations for future activities and/or classes? Would you be willing to pay? _____________________________________________

2. What day would you be most likely to participate in a wellness program activity? (Check all that apply)

☐ Before work ☐ During lunch ☐ After work

3. Share any suggestions you have for the wellness program in the future. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. If we were to get any upgraded equipment in the future, what would you want to see?

5. Please select how likely you would be to attend a Lunch & Learn over the following topics: Likely to attend Won’t attend

CPR / First aid basics ☐ ☐

Ergonomics ☐ ☐

Cholesterol management ☐ ☐

Hypertension ☐ ☐

Diabetes ☐ ☐

Gardening ☐ ☐

Healthy cooking / Meal planning ☐ ☐

Chiropractic ☐ ☐

Physical activity / Workouts ☐ ☐

Skin cancer ☐ ☐

Smoking cessation ☐ ☐

Stress management ☐ ☐

Weight management ☐ ☐

Work/Life balance ☐ ☐

Other: __________________________________________________________________

6. We’re looking for wellness ambassadors to represent their floor/department. If you’re willing to help plan and promote wellness activities, please give your name and number.

Name: __________________

Number: ________________

AmericanNational:Buildingrelationshipssince1905

Whatsetsusapartfromtheothers?HereatAmericanNationalweknowthatnothinginlifecomes

easy,andnothinggreatcanbeaccomplishedwithoutstrength,resilienceandteamwork.

Ourstrengthandresiliencearereflectedinourhistoryasanorganization.We’vewithstoodnatural

disastersandeconomiccollapse.We’vebeentested,stretched,forcedtoovercomeadversity,and

inspiredtosaygoodbyetoourcomfortzone.

I’msureyou’veheardthesaying,withagecomeswisdom.Foundedin1905,we’vebeenateam,a

family,forover110years.Asateam,wechoosetofacerealitywithconfidenceandmakemeaningof

ourhardship.Wethenharnessthisideaanduseittoevolveandpushourselvesforward.

Whatdesirablequalitiesdowehaveasacompanyfromanemployeeperspective?Opportunitiestogrowanddevelop.OpportunityisbulgingouttheseamsatAmericanNational,andwebelieveina

culturethatembracesintegrity,innovationanddiversity.Wesupportandstimulatecareerdevelopment

byprovidingchallengingprojects,tuitionreimbursement,leadershipdevelopment,on-the-jobtraining

andmuchmore.Ultimately,yougetoutwhatyouputinandyou’reinchargeofyourfuture–wejust

providethetools.

Whatqualitiesarewelookingforinacandidate?We’relookingforself-starterswhopossessdrive,passion,integrity,haveaclearvisionandworkwell

withateam.We’relookingforsparkplugswhowilllead,inspireandignitechange.Andwe’relooking

fortheleadersoftomorrowwhowillhelpmovethiscompanyforward.

Wewantindividualswhowillchallengeus,andwhowillseekoutandrisetothechallengesthatare

presentedtothem.ThepaceofchangeovertheyearshasacceleratedatAmericanNational.

Improvementshavebeenmadeallaround.Changingthestatusquoiswhatkeepsusgoing.Ifwearen’t

continuouslychallengedasacorporation,wewon’tprogress,wewon’tgrow.Andtheonlywaytobe

challengedistohaveemployeeswhoaskquestions,stickupforchange,havethecouragetospeaktheir

mind,andgivetheiropinion.Theydon’tletfearparalyzethemandholdthembackfromdoing

somethingthattheyknowthey’recapableofdoing.Wewantinnovators,inquisitivethinkers,

visionaries;whoaredeterminedtomakeadifferenceandchoosetodefythewell-wornpath.

Weinviteyoutochallengeusandbuildyourcareerwithpeoplethatpushyou,makeyouwanttolearn

more,expandyourhorizons,andmakeeverydaygreat.BecomeapartoftheAmericanNationalfamily

andhelpcontributetothefuturesuccessofourcompany.

[Textonthescreen:“WeareAmericanNational.”]

Rake up a pile of healthy habits to help you live a more rewarding life The 2016 health risk assessment program is coming to an end. Congratulations to everyone who stuck with the program the entire year and are feeling healthier. If you're a 2016 HRA participant, you must complete the 2017 biometric screening as the last step before you can receive your cash incentive.

Participate in the 2017 Health Risk Assessment

The HRA is a year-long program that will help you lead a healthier lifestyle. If you missed out in 2016, here’s your opportunity to participate in the 2017 health risk assessment program. The first two steps need to be completed in 2016.

Step 1: Complete the 2016 Biometric Screening

To enroll in the HRA program for 2017, you need to undergo the biometric screening with our health partners from UTMB. The screening is a mini-physical, which will be performed by UTMB staff: they will draw blood and record your height, weight and blood pressure.

The Galveston screenings will take place the week of Nov. 7 in the Wellness Center, and the League City screenings will take place the week of Nov. 14 in the hotel Oasis Room. Eight slots will be available every 10 minutes from 7:30-9:30 a.m. To sign up, use the Galveston/League City Wellness Activities team site. Due to blood work, you’ll need to fast from midnight the night prior to your screening.

Step 2: Answer the Questionnaire You must finish the 62-question online health screening by Dec. 1, 2016. This information is strictly confidential: the data gathered from you will be put onto a secure password-protected portal that only you will be able to access. You can complete the questionnaire now, but leave the biometric data questions blank (it will be filled in after your screening). The biometric screening and questionnaire are intended to identify past, current and potential medical problems. After the data is compiled, you'll receive your personalized Healthy Lifestyle Profile.

See Connect for the other steps you’ll need to complete in 2017 to receive the incentive, and more information on the health risk assessment.

The change in season brings an opportunity to reset, create new habits and get into a healthy routine. Let’s fall back into health!

https://teams.anico.com/sites/WellnessActivities/SitePages/Biometrics%20Screening.aspx

https://www.hmrc.kines.umich.edu/utmb

https://www.hmrc.kines.umich.edu/utmb

https://connect.anico.com/Pages/HRATX2017.aspx

Potential Hire Email

Dear [John Doe],

On behalf of American National, I’d like to extend you the offer of employment as [senior tax accountant]. We’re excited to have you share your talents and distinguish yourself within our vibrant community.

American National is a passionate, diverse corporation uniting more than 3,000 employees across three locations. With more than 100 years of financial stability, we provide service to more than 5 million policyholders in all 50 states and multiple U.S. territories. We’re confident your background in [accounting and tax management] will assist in our continued success and stability.

We believe taking care of business starts with taking care of our employees. Opportunities for advancement will develop as you grow your career in [tax management] and utilize our various educational programs. Additionally, American National offers a comprehensive benefits package including several health plans, a 401(k) plan, dental, vision and more. I encourage you to explore our Benefit Guide to learn more.

Please review the following links for more information:

x Offer Letter x Programs and Perks x A Guide for Your First Days

Should you choose to accept your position as [senior tax accountant] please read, sign and return the offer letter to me within five business days. Feel free to contact me: I’d be happy to discuss any questions you may have.

Congratulations and welcome to American National!

Kind regards, [Your Name]

Offer%20Letter.pdf

Programs%20%20Perks_Gal.pdf

Guide%20to%20Your%20First%20Days_Gal.pdf

December, 10 2015 John Doe 555 Bald Eagle Dr. Galveston, TX 77550

Dear [John Doe],

On behalf of American National, it is my pleasure to extend you the offer of employment as a [senior tax accountant]. We believe you’d be a tremendous asset to the [Tax Department] and American National

as a whole.

Position Title Sr. Tax Accountant, Full-time, Non-exempt

Salary $65,000 annually, less applicable taxes & withholdings

Start Date 12/20/2015

Location One Moody Plaza, Galveston, TX 77550 Reporting Relationship Jason Pierce Hours of Operation M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

This offer of employment is contingent upon passing a drug screening and background check. Your employment will always be “at will.” As an at-will employee, you may resign at any time for any reason. Similarly, the company may terminate your employment at any time for any reason. As a condition of employment, you will be required to show proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within three business days of your date of hire.

This offer letter may only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and American National’s president or the Human Resources vice president. By signing this letter, you are affirming that you have not executed any prior agreements with another employer which would restrict or prohibit you in any way from working for American National. You are also agreeing that you will not use any third party’s confidential information or trade secrets in connection with your employment at American National.

To indicate your acceptance, please sign below and return this document to me within five business days. We are confident your background in [accounting and tax management] will assist in our continued success. We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Raymond Steward Talent Advisor

__________________________________________________________ Signature John Doe __________________________________________________________ Date

[December,102015][JohnDoe][EmployeeID#]Dear[JohnDoe],

OnbehalfofAmericanNational,itismypleasuretoofferyoutheinternaltransfertothepositionof[positiontitle].Webelieveyou’dbeatremendousassettothe[departmentname]department.

PositionTitle [JobTitle],Full-time,Non-exempt

Salary $65,000annually,lessapplicabletaxes&withholdings

StartDate 1/20/2016

Location OneMoodyPlaza,Galveston,TX77550

ReportingRelationship JasonPierce

HoursofOperation M-F,8:00am-4:30pm

Acceptanceofthisnewroledoesnotaltertheat-willnatureofyourrelationshipwithAmericanNational.Inorderforustoproceed,wemusthavethissigneddocumentinhand.Toindicateyouracceptance,pleasesignbelowandreturnthisdocumenttomewithinfivebusinessdays.

YourdedicationandcommitmenttoAmericanNationalishighlyvalued.Welookforwardtoyourcontinuedcontributionsandwishyouwellinyournewposition.

Sincerely,

RaymondStewardTalentAdvisor

__________________________________________________________SignatureJohnDoe__________________________________________________________Date

Dive Deeper. Give More. United Way Campaign 2016 Dec. 7-11

Schedule: Date

12/1 Put up elevator posters

12/4 Tower: United Way is coming next week

12/7 Initial announcement, how to contribute, intranet site link

12/7 Launch UW intranet site

12/7-11 Contribution period; community outreach website, links to charities UW supports, contribution link

12/8-11 Daily email messages: profile our top charities (based on number of employees who give to them)

12/11 Reminder: last day to donate

Post Thank you note from EC to those who contributed

Prizes:

Give $10 per pay period – entered into a drawing for a $30 voucher to the company store (10 awarded)

Give $15 per pay period – entered into a drawing for a day of PTO (10 of these awarded)

Messages:

Elevator Posters

Dive Deeper. Give More. Choose to improve a life this December through the United Way. Service, the need to help others, is one of our core values. Show it’s yours, too, by diving deep into your heart – and your pockets. Support the United Way.

Live United Dec. 7-11, 2015

12/4: Tower Message


Give the gift of charity this holiday season. The 2016 United Way Campaign kicks off next week, Dec. 7-11. Choose to dive deeper and give more to the nonprofit of your choosing. Check them all out at United Way of Galveston and United Way of Galveston County Mainland.

Be sure to read your email next week to learn about prizes and the different ways you can contribute!

Intranet Donation Page – Launch 12/7

Dive Deeper. Give More. United Way Campaign 2016 Dec. 7-11, 2015

Empathy and compassion are often confused with sympathy. To sympathize is to feel sorry for someone else’s pain.

Empathy takes things a little deeper – it’s the ability to feel someone else’s pain. If you put yourself in another’s shoes it helps you understand the perspectives, needs and intentions of others. Compassion, which builds upon empathy, translates that feeling into action.

Today we begin our annual United Way Campaign. Choose to dive deeper, past sympathy, to the depths of empathy and compassion, and give more.

Give more:

There are a couple different ways to contribute to United Way through our paperless pledge form:

1. Automated deduction. You choose the amount and it’s divided over 24 pay periods. 2. One-time contribution. Go to your local United Way site to donate.

Give $10 per pay period: • Entered into a drawing for a $30 voucher to the company store • Total of 10 winners

Give $15 per pay period: • Entered into a drawing for a day of PTO • Total of 10 winners

12/7: Email #1

Dive Deeper. Give More. United Way Campaign 2016 Dec. 7-11, 2015

Empathy and compassion are often confused with sympathy. To sympathize is to feel sorry for someone else’s pain.

Empathy takes things a little deeper – it’s the ability to feel someone else’s pain. If you put yourself in another’s shoes it helps you understand the perspectives, needs and intentions of others. Compassion, which builds upon empathy, translates that feeling into action.

Today we begin our annual United Way Campaign. Choose to dive deeper, past sympathy, to the depths of empathy and compassion, and give more.

Give more:

There are a couple different ways to contribute to United Way through our paperless pledge form:

1. Automated deduction. You choose the amount and it’s divided over 24 pay periods. 2. One-time contribution. Go to your local United Way site to donate.

Just click here [LINK] to make your 2016 United Way pledge. The last day to make a donation is Dec. 11.

Give $10 per pay period: • Entered into a drawing for a $30 voucher to the company store • Total of 10 winners

Give $15 per pay period: • Entered into a drawing for a day of PTO • Total of 10 winners

12/7: Email #2 Dive Deeper. Give More. United Way Campaign 2016 Dec. 7-11

Be sure to donate this week to the charity of your choosing! Curious as to which charities most employees supported in 2015? Check your email every day this week to learn more about the causes you’ve helped support.

1) United Way General Fund The United Way General Fund uses donations to fund specific programs or agency needs. The majority of the programs they fund are collaborative. Many of the agencies come together, bringing their own strengths to work toward a common goal and reduce duplication of services.

Dive deeper. What program or agency will you support? Check them all out at United Way of Galveston and United Way of Galveston County Mainland.

There are several ways to give to through our paperless pledge form. [LINK] Make your pledge today!

12/8: Email Dive Deeper. Give More. United Way Campaign 2016 Dec. 7-11

Be sure to donate this week to the charity of your choosing! The second charity most employees supported is St. Vincent’s House.

1) The United Way General Fund 2) St. Vincent’s House “St. Vincent’s House is an Oasis of Hope, Expecting Miracles.” The charity aids the less fortunate community of the Galveston area with essential programs and services to enhance their mental, physical and spiritual well-being.

St. Vincent’s House provides:

Low-cost Child care and Pre-school programs Free Clinic

Meals On Wheels & Food Pantry Transportation Services

Thanksgiving Baskets WELFAIR – Annual Health & Wellness Fair

Emergency Assistance & Referrals Community Outreach Programs



12/9: Email

DiveDeeper.GiveMore.United Way Campaign 2016 Dec. 7-11

Be sure to donate this week to the charity of your choosing! The third charity most employees supported is Catholic Charities.

1) The United Way General Fund 2) St. Vincent’s House 3) Catholic Charities The Catholic Charities of Galveston-Houston provides a comprehensive network of social services aimed at promoting and facilitating self-sufficiency. In 2014, Catholic Charities served over 87,000 people in need.

Their four impact areas are:

1. Nurturing and Caring for Children 2. Strengthening Families 3. Supporting Refugees and Immigrants 4. Promoting Independence for Seniors, Veterans and Others



12/10: Email

DiveDeeper.GiveMore.United Way Campaign 2016 Dec. 7-11

Be sure to donate this week to the charity of your choosing! The fourth charity most employees supported is the Salvation Army.

1) The United Way General Fund 2) St. Vincent’s House

3) Catholic Charities 4) The Salvation Army The Salvation Army is an integral part of the Christian Church, although distinctive in government practices. The Army’s doctrine follows the development of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.

Services they provide are: Addiction Dependency Emergency Response Family Tracing Health Services Social Projects Sports Ministry



12/11: Email

DiveDeeper.GiveMore.United Way Campaign 2015 Final Day! Dec. 7-11

Today is your last chance to donate to the charity of your choosing! The fifth charity most employees supported is Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston.

Throughout the week we’ve featured the top charities of 2015. Check out the completed list below.

Top Charities of 2015 1) The United Way General Fund 2) St. Vincent’s House 3) Catholic Charities 4) Salvation Army 5) Resources & Crisis Center of Galveston The Resources and Crisis Center of Galveston promotes the safety, well-being, and best interest of victims of family-violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

Services they provide are:

Residential Shelter 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Non-Residential Client Services Support Groups Legal Advocacy Individual Counseling



12/11: Tower Message


Today is your last chance to donate to the charity of your choosing! What agency will you dive deeper for? Check them all out at United Way of Galveston and United Way of Galveston County Mainland.


Our goal is to ensure a healthy work environment where everyone is treated fairly, employees’ professional goals are supported and their well-being is regarded.

We’re looking for recent college grads, interns, insurance professionals and tech-savvy specialists who will embrace our FIRST core values of op g from a posi on of Įnancial strength, ac ng with integrity, trea ng all people with respect, providing outstanding service and working as a team.

Meet the Recruiters Raymond Steward Director Talent Management C��ϐ��tions: PHR, TAS

Raymond was born in New Orleans, but spent his early years in Germantown, Wis., before moving to Texas. He has over 14 years of HR experience, primarily focused in recru ng.

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"My goal is to be the bridge between great people and great opportuni es. I work toward this goal every day by leading the recru ng fun on, g a collabora ve environment among the team and sharing useful knowledge with business leaders on how to a act and retain top talent, and use strategic talent acquisi on p

Outside American Na onal, Raymond enjoys spending me with his wonderful family and serving his community as a pastor. Something you may not know about Raymond is that he used to work for the Houston Rockets, where he met many of his favorite players from all teams.

His advice to applicants: Professionalism and presenta on of your skill set is everything. As a candidate you must be able to late your goals, plans and ini ve. Set goals and never give up!

Securing the best employees who embrace our FIRST values and company culture

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Raymond was born in New Orleans, but spent his early years in Germantown, Wis., before moving to Texas. He has over 14 years of HR experience, primarily focused in recruit ing.

Before American Nat ional, Raymond created a nat ionally recognized internship program, built strong recruit iŶŐ�ƚĞĂŵƐ͕�ĂŶĚ�ĐŽŶƟŶƵŽƵƐůǇ�ĞĚƵĐĂƚĞĚ�ŚŝŵƐĞůĨ�ŽŶ�ƚŚĞ�ďĞƐƚ�ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ�ĂŶĚ�ĨƵŶĐƟŽŶƐ�ŝŶ�Ă�ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ�ƌĞĐƌƵŝt ing environment. His journey to American Nat ional began when the oil and gas market became unstable. He began exploring various opt ions when he connected with an American Nat ional representat ive, a member of his current team, about a job. He learned about the opportunit ies and challenges that American Nat ional could ŽīĞƌ�Śŝŵ͕�ǁŚŝĐŚ�ǁŽŶ�Śŝŵ�ŽǀĞƌ͘ �,ĞΖƐ�ǀĞƌǇ�ŚĂƉƉǇ�ǁŝƚŚ�ŚŝƐ�ĚĞĐŝƐŝŽŶ͕�ĂŶĚ�ƐŽ�ĂƌĞ�ǁĞ͊�

"My goal is to be the bridge between great people and great opportunit ies. I work toward this goal every day by leading the recruit ing funct iŽŶ͕�ĐƌĞĂƟŶŐ�Ă�ĐŽůůĂďŽƌĂt ive environment among the team and ƐŚĂƌŝŶŐ�ƵƐĞĨƵů�ŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ�ǁŝƚŚ�ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ�ůĞĂĚĞƌƐ�ŽŶ�ŚŽǁ�ƚŽ�ĂƩƌĂĐƚ�ĂŶĚ�ƌĞƚĂŝŶ�ƚŽƉ�ƚĂůĞŶƚ͕�ĂŶĚ�ƵƐĞ�strategic talent acquisit ion pract ices."

Outside American Nat ional, Raymond enjoys spending t ime with his wonderful family and serving his community as a pastor. Something you may not know about Raymond is that he used to work for the Houston Rockets, where he met many of his favorite players from all teams.

His advice to applicants: Professionalism and presentat ion of your skill set is everything. As a candidate you must be able to art iculate your goals, plans and init iat ive. Set goals and never give up!

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Megan Trower Manager Talent Management Certifications: SPHR, SHRM-SCP, AINS

"Every company needs a 'Megan.' As a manager, she does a great job of ensuring consistency of our processes and efficiency of our execution." – Raymond Steward

Megan Trower began her journey at American National in 2012 as an HR representative and has 10 years of HR experience. Since then, she relocated to a talent acquisition specialist, was moved to a senior level, and then promoted to her current position, manager talent management.

Megan received her bachelor's and MBA in management from Missouri State University. Before American National, she worked in the education, financial and software industries.

She manages a team of two recruiters, but interacts with the entire talent team. "The people I work with are my driving force. The talent team consists of driven, passionate people who care deeply about bringing the best people into this company." Monitoring open positions, processing recruitment data and overseeing numerous recruitment-related projects are some of her responsibilities.

In her spare time Megan enjoys being with her husband, two daughters and two dogs. The family will be gaining a new member in March of 2017!

Her advice to applicants: Pay attention to your resume. Make sure your current or most recent jobs are listed, even if you're applying internally. Tailor your resume to showcase your experience related to the position you’re applying to.

Haylee Lumley Talent Acquisition Specialist Certifications: SHRM-CP

"Haylee is the most diligent recruiter and is very thorough. She takes her job very seriously, which is demonstrated by her engagement of potential employee's and our internal customers." – Raymond Steward

Haylee Lumley received her B.S. in health communication and minored in creative writing at Missouri State University. With more than four years of HR experience, Haylee's had success working for a large manufacturing company and in the financial industry.

Her responsibilities vary from actively recruiting candidates to paperwork and reports, phone interviews, formal interviews, external recruitment, career

development, onsite and offsite recruitment events and integrating networks.

In her spare time she enjoys shopping and spending time outside with her dogs.

Haylee's advice to applicants: Don't get bogged down by format, stand out! When you turn in a resume you're turning in a piece of yourself, so don't be afraid to be creative.

Ashley Jones Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist C��ϐ��tions: SHRM-CP

"Ashley has a magnĞƟĐ�personality that draws�Đandidates and hiring managers to her. She has taken the ƟŵĞ to master her area of rĞĐƌƵŝƟng responsibility and is direĐtlǇ�ĐonnĞĐƚĞd with the sƵĐĐess of thĞ�Đůaims areas at AmeriĐan NaƟŽnal." – Raymond Steward

Ashley Jones stumbled upon American NaƟonal at a Missouri State University

career fair, where she obtained a degree in HR Management. She'd heard

great things about American NaƟonal and was excited to speak with a

representaƟve. A year later, Ashely came across a job poƐƟŶg for an HR

coordinator at American NĂƟonal. With a semester remaining of school, she

was hesitant to apply. But she gave it a shot and got a call for an interview.

She accepted a part-Ɵme posiƟon, and aŌer Įnishing school, she moved into a

full-Ɵme role.

She's been with American NĂƟonal for four years and loves every minute of her job. "RecruŝƟng is

extremely rewarding. You have the opportunity to meet so many people and the ability to make a

diīerence in others' lives."

Outside American NaƟonal, Ashley enjoys spending Ɵme with her family watching sports and going

shopping.

Her advice to applicants: Do your research. It's important thoroughly review the posiƟon, the company

and your goals before applying or speaking to a recruiter.

Jennifer Villa Talent Advisor

"Jennifer is the most experienĐed and versaƟůĞ rĞĐƌƵŝter, with a strong ability to transiƟŽn baĐŬ�Ănd forth from tĞĐhniĐal and professional role rĞĐƌƵŝƟng. Her honesty, opƟŵism and professionalism arĞ�ĐŽntagioƵs to hiring managers and�Đandidates." – Raymond Steward

Jennifer is from Bryan, Texas. She has 15 years of recruŝƟng experience and

previously worked in the oil and�ŐĂƐ�ĮĞůd and the service industry. She's had

success managing recruiters, overseeing the recruŝƟng process, and execuƟng

full cycle recruŝƟng for mid to exeĐƵƟve level roles in a variety of areas such as

IT, accounƟng and�Įnance, project management and engineering.

Jennifer was referred to American NaƟonal by an AN employee. Her areas of

responsibility are CTS and accounƟng and�Įnance. She enjoys being a recruiter because she gets to help

individuals while helping an organizĂƟon succeed.

Jennifer used to pracƟĐe Taekwondo and was ranked a black belt. In her spare Ɵme, Jennifer enjoys

watching and supporƟng her son in athleƟĐƐ͘�

Her advice to applicants: QuanƟĨy your work and provide proof of demonstrable experience in your

resume. Also, use your social network.

Caritha Hawthorne Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist C��ϐ��tions: PHR, SHRM-CP

"Caritha is the epitome of professionalism. Her conĮdence and the manner in which she advocates for the company and employee is something that she is always recognized for." – Raymond Steward

Caritha is from Houston and aƩĞnded the University of Houston where she received her bachelor's degree in business administraƟon-management and her MBA. With nine years of experience in human resources and�Įve years of experience in recruŝƟng, Caritha had success working for a small consulƟng�Įrm and the Department of Defense. She served in the United States Army for eight years and was deployed to Iraq in support of OperaƟon Iraqi Freedom. Her role overseas was HR-focused. When searching for a new role, Caritha kept in mind her long-term goals of expanding her skills in human

resources, and working in a more corporate environment.

Sourcing and engaging talent is her main responsibly. A few examples of her daily tasks include gathering detailed informaƟon regarding work experience, providing potenƟĂl candidates with a synopsis of their potenƟĂů�role, and listening and advising managers on diīĞrent aspects of the talent market.

"I enjoy being able to extend oīĞƌs to a candidate. While I learn about the work experience and history of a candidate, I also hear the struggles in obtaining employment. It's refreshing and rewarding to hear the excitement in a candidate's voice when they�Įnd out they've not only found a job, but a new family here at American NaƟonal."

Caritha enjoys reading, listening to vinyl records and watching crime shows in her spare Ɵme. Her advice to applicants: Clearly communicate your work experience on your resume. No one knows you beƩer than yourself, and a resume is a great tool to brag about yourself and give recruiters a glimpse into your work history.

American National has been building meaningful relationships with our clients, employees and surrounding communities for more than 110 years. We provide protection, security and comfort to more than 5 million policyholders who put their trust in our financial stability and strength.

Our founder, William L. Moody Jr., envisioned a successful and trustworthy company that constantly strived to exceed expectations: “We see no reason why each year should not record a greater success than the preceding one.”

Our determination to go beyond what’s expected, to never settle and to always uphold the highest ethical standards fuels our thriving corporation. Thanks to strong management and prudent reinvestment in the company’s growth, American National is a major provider of insurance and annuities.

American National offers a broad variety of life insurance, retirement annuities, accident and health insurance, pension plan products and services, credit insurance, and property/casualty insurance for personal lines, agribusiness and commercial businesses.

Learn more at https://www.americannational.com/wps/portal/amnat/home.

At American National, we believe taking care of business starts with taking care of our employees. Our goal is to ensure a healthy work environment where everyone is treated fairly, employees’ professional goals are supported and their well-being is regarded. We offer an extensive support system to help employees achieve goals and conquer challenges, both personal and professional.

We’re looking for recent college grads, interns, insurance professionals and tech-savvy specialists who will embrace our FIRST core values of operating from a position of financial strength, acting with integrity, treating all people with respect, providing outstanding service and working as a team.

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