Employee Podcast

The MWG Origin Story (part 1)

It's been said, "You can't know where you're going unless you know where you've been." In this week's episode, CEO David White shares the story of how Morgan White began. It's an entertaining story (especially when you hear how opposed David was to getting into the insurance business)! It's also enlightening for us, as employees of MWG today, to hear how the company has evolved from such humble beginnings and how God has orchestrated its development.

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Part 2

At the end of the last episode David left us with a bit of a cliffhanger. He and Johnny had sold the company to Mark Rattner and had just founded AmFirst Insurance Company. Then, much to David's surprise, Mark sold the company to Houston Casualty, a huge publicly-traded company. Now we'll hear how God turned this potentionally bad situation into a huge blessing. It's also the point in the story where Rick Eaton joined the company as CFO.

"Doing Well and Doing Good" with Rick Eaton

This episode is a little change of pace as we talk to CFO Rick Eaton about God's financial plan for each of our lives. He'll talk about what it means to be a "Psalm 112 person" and the meaning behind "doing well and doing good."

Here's a link to Rick's sermon referenced in this episode …

Working with a Spirit of Excellence (Part 1)

What does it mean to work with a spirit of excellence? In this first episode of an exciting 3-part series, Tripp Douglas, Morgan White’s VP of Communications and manager of Crema Design Studio, explains. In this episode we lay the groundwork for Biblical excellence by discussing its basis in scripture. We also discuss what it means to do everything "to the glory of God," and how that might impact our day-to-day lives (including our jobs).

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Part 2

In part 1 of this series, Tripp Douglas, Morgan White’s VP of Communications and manager of Crema Design Studio, laid the groundwork for what it means to do our work with a spirit of excellence. In this episode, we continue the conversation and discuss how our attitude makes all the difference — not only in the results of our work, but also in our enjoyment of it. Tripp also gives a couple of real-world examples of some of the amazing things that can happen when people apply these principles to their jobs.

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Part 3

In the conclusion of our series about working with a spirit of excellence, Tripp answers three big questions: (1) Is excellence the same as perfectionism? (2) Why does it matter to God anyway? (3) Will it guarantee success? If you missed either of the first two episodes, you can find them just below this episode on the podcast page.

MWG International

For most of our domestic employees, the international division is a bit of a mystery. It may come as a surprise that MWG International is actually one of the oldest and most important parts of our company (and therefore it's important for all employees to be aware of it). In this episode CEO David White discusses the origins of the international division and the nature of our business there.

MWG Senior Services

All of us have friends or family members who are either at retirement age or approaching it. Did you know there is a division within your own company which can help older friends and family members understand their Medicare options? In this quick 8-minute episode, we'll find out more about our Senior Services division and you'll get a better idea of how they can help people you know!

Merging MWG Direct and MWG Senior Services

In 2021 we made some changes to the divisions that deal directly with individual consumers. MWG Senior Services merged with MWG Direct to form a "one stop shop" for people looking for individual insurance coverage for themselves or their families. In this episode we sit down with Amber Jones, manager of MWG Senior Services, and Tricia Thornhill, Dental and Vision manager with MWG Direct, to talk about what the change means.

MWG Broker Services

In this episode, Ryan Eaton, MWGBS Division Manager, shares the keys to success which have helped his division consistently surpass their goals. Employees and managers across all divisions can benefit from Ryan's words of wisdom. Ryan and Andi also discuss the critical role the division plays with regards to Morgan White as a whole. It is important to understand the functions of Broker Services and how each of us can help it to continue to grow. In the end, its success reaps rewards for everyone within MWG.

MWG Employer Services

This episode's guest is Joel Jasper, who wears a few different hats for our company. He is division manager for MWG Employer Services and MWG Direct, and he is also the Compliance Officer for Morgan White Group.

In this episode he discusses the services offered by both divisions and describes the type of clients they are looking for (you might know someone who needs their services!). He also gives an overview of how changes in technology, new insurance laws, and the rapid growth of our company impacts his role as Compliance Officer.

MWG Administrators

In a previous episode, CEO David White said that he never wanted to own a Third Party Administrator (TPA). Today MWG owns three, and they are a major driving force in the growth of the company. In this episode we'll hear from Chief Administrative Officer Jason Peets about the humble origins of MWG Administrators — and about how the division has grown into a major player in the insurance industry nationwide. MWG Administrators is the largest division of Morgan White Group (in terms of number of employees), but they are often working "behind the scenes." However, what they do directly impacts every employee at MWG, so it's important for us all to be aware of the work they're doing.

Marketing, Branding, and the Design Team

This week's guest is Tripp Douglas, owner of Crema Design Studio (Morgan White's design team). Every division in our company uses the services of Crema in some way, so this is a great opportunity to learn about the thought process behind Morgan White's design work. We will discuss the MWG "brand," what that word really means, and the importance of protecting our brand. We will also talk about the procedures in place for commissioning new design work, websites and marketing pieces.

MWG Mestmaker & Assoc.

Tom Mestmaker is the founder and manager of Mestmaker & Assoc. in Bakersfield, California. Morgan White Group purchased his company in 2013, and his division has become an important component of the MWG family of companies. In this episode we get to know a little about Tom, the path that led his team to joining Morgan White, and what's on the horizon for our California office.

New Providence Life

It has been a few years since we last had an episode covering New Providence Life, our office in the Bahamas. Even if your day-to-day role at Morgan White Group doesn't interact with the NPL team, it's important for all employees to understand the reach of MWG and what we're doing around the world. Today we visit with the NPL General Manager, Annice Tucker, to discuss the current landscape in the Bahamian market and how MWG and NPL fit into it.

The Lancaster, PA office

Teachers Protective Mutual started doing business in Lancaster, PA since 1912. In 2015, Teachers Protective became TPM Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmFirst Insurance Company. Russ Luciotti, TPM's Manager of Administration and IT, was there during the transition. In this edition of the MWG Podcast series he talks about the history of the company, the acquisition by AmFirst, the functions of our TPA in PA, his goals, and the company's potential for growth.