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Jewelers Mutual Group Named to Deloitte’s 2022 Wisconsin 75 for Fourth Year

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October 4, 2022

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(PRESS RELEASE) NEENAH, WI — Jewelers Mutual Group, the insurer dedicated to protecting jewelry and jewelry businesses since 1913, announced it has been once again included on Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75, a ranking of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin. This is the Group’s fourth year receiving the distinguished honor and credits the recognition to its continued focus on its customers by creating innovative, forward-thinking solutions for their evolving needs.

“To be recognized by Deloitte for the fourth consecutive year is an honor and testament to the progress we are making to leverage data, technology and human capital to anticipate our customer and business needs,” said Scott Murphy, Jewelers Mutual president and chief executive officer. “We are transforming how we work together as an organization and as a partner in the industry to maintain our position as one of the most trusted names in the market.”

Deloitte’s annual list salutes Wisconsin-based companies that play a key role in the state’s economy and communities.

“For the 20th year, Deloitte is proud to recognize the economic and community impact of the largest 75 private companies in Wisconsin —the Wisconsin 75. This year we will not only celebrate the individual successes of each of these organizations, but also the collective impact of private companies in powering Wisconsin’s economy and community,” said PJ DiStefano, Wisconsin managing partner of Deloitte LLP.

With a rich history that expands 109 years, Jewelers Mutual Group continues to give back to its communities and is a cornerstone of the jewelry industry, providing leadership, guidance and world-class products and services to the customers it serves.

About Deloitte’s 2022 Wisconsin 75

Deloitte’s annual Wisconsin 75 list salutes the largest privately held Wisconsin-based companies. These companies play a key role in the state’s economy. Wisconsin 75 award winners are selected based on annual sales revenue.

To be eligible for Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 recognition, companies must have a majority ownership by an individual(s), family, employee stock ownership plan, or private equity firm. Public companies are eligible when greater than 50 percent of the value or vote of the shares are owned by individuals, family, an employee stock ownership plan, or private equity. Additionally, companies must have annual sales revenue of at least USD 50,000. The Wisconsin 75 excludes cooperatives and accounting, tax, legal, and consulting service companies.

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