Koehler with Western Illinois Mutual in Carthage receives award from trade association

CARTHAGE, Ill. — Tony Koehler, the manager of Western Illinois Mutual in Carthage, was honored with the prestigious LAUTUM Award at the 143rd annual convention of the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (IAMIC) in August. 

LAUTUM is Mutual spelled backward. It stands for strength, dedication, leadership, commitment, integrity and honor.  The award originated in 1972 as a measure of recognition for outstanding individual contributions to the community, the association and the mutual insurance industry. The LAUTUM Award is presented to the person who has earned the respect and esteem of his colleagues. Recipients are nominated by their peers.

Koehler has served as chair of the IAMIC board of directors after serving three years as a board member. He has chaired the government relations committee and the convention committee. He is an active participant in education, social media and public relations committees.

Koehler has made frequent trips to Washington, D.C., to represent Illinois mutuals, and he regularly attends IAMIC educational events.

The Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies is a trade association comprised of farm mutual insurance companies. IAMIC provides member companies with educational opportunities, professional development, legislative support and industry recognition.