WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -When it comes to measuring branch performance, individuality counts. "What is amazing is that more often than not individual branch tracking simply isn't done by a great number of credit unions," said Paul Seibert, principal of design/build firm Emick, Howard, Seibert. "Usually clients say they would...

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Life Insurance Company has acquired Indianapolis and Dallas-based Allied Solutions to provide credit unions with one-stop shopping for insurance, lending and marketing products. In the works for a little over eight months, Allied Solutions will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minnesota Life, but operate independently...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - For many credit unions what's in a name can mean the difference between growth and being overlooked. The name change game is constantly changing and the latest players seem to be education-based credit unions. Here are just a few that have recently changed their names:...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Credit unions can change their name and redefine their brand but without a supportive culture don't expect to have the best results. "When the true beliefs of a credit union's management and staff are not aligned success is diminished," said CUNA Mutual Senior Marketing Consultant...

MARYSVILLE, Ohio -After years at Honda production facilities, Honda Federal Credit Union has broken with tradition by opening its first offsite branch here. "It was just the right time for this move," said Honda FCU Vice President of Sales/Marketing Mary Anawalt. "We realized that a lot of our retired members...

DUBLIN, Ohio - A recently enacted Concealed-Carry Law may be a challenge for credit unions here. The Ohio law allows employees who are licensed to carry concealed guns on company property except where explicitly prohibited. While most states already have laws permitting people to obtain a permit to carry a...

WABASH, Ind. - Credit unions fighting soaring health care premiums may want to check out how Beacon Credit Union used a consumer-directed health plan to cut costs. "Consumer-directed health is a concept and every insurance carrier that offers medical insurance is offering their own model," said CUNA Mutual Employee Solutions...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Some credit unions aren't waiting for the insurance industry or government to figure out how to handle same-sex domestic partnerships from a benefits standpoint. Credit unions are waking up to the need to offer insurance packages for domestic partners, and they're not alone. According to...