President and CEO
Church Mutual | Merrill
Alan Ogilvie became president of Merrill-based Church Mutual Insurance Co. in January 2023 and assumed the role of CEO in January of this year. An “entrepreneur at heart,” he founded Church Mutual subsidiary CM Vantage Specialty Insurance Co. with colleagues in 2016. He was promoted to president of Church Mutual subsidiaries in February 2020 with responsibility for CM Vantage, CM Regent, CM Select and Wausau MedMal Management Services. He was promoted to executive vice president and president – subsidiaries in 2021. Recognized as the largest insurer of religious organizations in the country, Church Mutual has 1,150 employees.
Education: Bachelor’s and J.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
The future of your industry: “The property and casualty insurance industry is going through a very challenging period with the rise in catastrophic weather events, social inflation and inflation in general, all of which significantly impact the cost of claims and the industry’s overall cost of doing business.”
Favorite Wisconsin destination: “Camp Randall on a crisp fall day with the Wisconsin Badgers playing any Big Ten opponent.”
Playlist for commute/run: “My ring tone is Led Zeppelin, which gives you a hint at my fondness for classic rock. But I also love Neil Diamond, Pearl Jam and U2. So, let’s just say my musical taste is eclectic.”
Buzzword you never want to hear again: “‘Synergy,’ ‘right-sized,’ ‘iterate’ and ‘think outside the box’ can all go away.”