Community Involvement

Our companies have a deep-rooted commitment to serving our communities. That commitment starts at the top with our management team, and employees are encouraged to be involved in local organizations that help make our communities better places to live and work.

United Way

FBL is recognized by United Way of Central Iowa in their Leaders in Giving as a corporate investor that takes the lead in embracing United Way's mission "to improve lives by uniting the caring power of our community." Employees in all our locations participate in United Way by donating time and money, and their contributions stay in the communities where they are made.

In connection with United Way of Central Iowa's Day of Caring, FBL employees at the West Des Moines home office hold an annual Week of Caring. They build and decorate serviceable items, such as picnic tables, book shelves and benches, which are donated to United Way agencies. The building, painting and decorating take place on the FBL campus, and employees work on them during the work day.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Our management, employees and agents have contributed nearly $500,000 to JDRF since 1996. As a result of those efforts, FBL has received both the Gold and Platinum Achievement Awards from JDRF. In 2000, FBL received the World Achievement Award. FBL continually ranks in the top five companies in Iowa supporting the JDRF walk in Des Moines, which is one of the largest walks in the country.

American Heart Association

FBL leads the way in successful and fun fundraising ideas for the annual American Heart Walk.

Awards

Council of Better Business Bureaus' International Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics

The prestigious Council of Better Business Bureaus' International Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics was presented to FBL Financial Group, Inc., in 2003. FBL received the award in the largest size category of 1,000 or more employees. This was the first time an Iowa-based company had won the award.

The BBB International Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics is one of the highest awards given recogizing integrity in the workplace. The 2003 Torch Award competition featured entries from 19 states. FBL was one of nearly 100 companies considered for the 2003 award.

Better Business Bureau of Central Iowa Integrity Award

FBL Financial Group, Inc., received the 2002 Better Business of Central Iowa Integrity Award for large companies - those with more than 250 employees. This honor qualified our organization for the Torch Award competition.

United Way Spirit of Central Iowa Award

Our organization was recognized with the 2003 Spirit of Central Iowa Award by United Way of Central Iowa. The Spirit of Central Iowa Award is the highest honor an organization can receive in recognition of its support of United Way's annual community campaign. The award is given to an employee group that exemplifies the spirit of commitment and leadership. It recognizes the unique accomplishments of the employee group honored and serves as an example for others to follow.

Recycling Award

FBL Financial Group, Inc., received an award in 2003 from Metro Waste Authority for its recycling efforts. FBL was recognized based on the length of time the organization has been involved in recycling and its corporate commitment to recycling.

Workplace Environment Award

In 2002, FBL Financial Group received the Workplace Environment Award from The Greater Des Moines Partnership. The company was anonymously nominated for the prestigious award and competed with several other metro-area companies having 50 or more employees. The award is presented in recognition of a successful business that has nurtured the most employee-friendly environment, while providing for creativity and flexibility in accommodating employee needs.