Exercise Your Right to Vote
We’d like to transition to a mutual holding company.
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company (JMIC) would like to change our structure and create a mutual holding company to act as the new parent company over JMIC and all other Jewelers Mutual Group subsidiaries.
Why are we making this change?
We believe this change is in the best interests of our policyholder members. Converting to a mutual holding company enhances JMIC’s ability to grow and respond to future needs, challenges, and opportunities in a rapidly changing insurance industry, while preserving mutuality and the ability to operate with a focus on the long-term interests of policyholders.
What does this change mean to you, our policyholder?
Nothing will change with your policy. All the same rights you currently hold as a member of Jewelers Mutual will remain in effect. There is no immediate change to any of our services.
Vote now on this organizational transition.
Read the provided materials carefully.
If not already pre-filled, enter the Control Number found on your mailed Proxy Form and click to vote.
On the next page, cast your vote for or against by checking the appropriate box, then click confirm.
You must cast your vote by 12:00 a.m., Central Time, on September 7, 2019.
Got Questions?
Who are the Board of Directors?
Who are the Board of Directors
How do I vote?
How do I vote?
You are encouraged to read the proxy statement prior to completing the proxy.
The proxy materials describe the specific matters to be voted on. You may cast your vote by any one of the following four methods:
- By Internet
Please enter your control number in the box provided above. Your control number is found on the proxy notice previously mailed to you. Your vote must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 10, 2019. If you need your control number, please contact us at 800-966-6871.
- By Telephone
Call 800-966-6871. Telephone voting is available 24 hours a day. You must use the 12-digit control number shown on the front of your notice to vote. Your vote by telephone must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 10, 2019.
- By Mail
You must request a paper copy of the proxy statement and proxy by calling 877-478-5046 and these materials will be mailed promptly to you. To facilitate timely delivery of the materials, we need to receive your request as soon as possible. Complete the proxy as instructed and return it in the envelope provided. Your vote by mail must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 10, 2019.
- In Person
If you attend the annual meeting of members you can vote in person. The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the Jeweler's Mutual Company home office at 5900 O Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Will my vote be secure and confidential using the online proxy voting procedures?
Will my vote be secure and confidential using the online proxy voting procedures?
The online proxy voting system provided by AST Fund Solutions, LLC maintains a high level of security to ensure the confidentiality of your vote. Security includes the following:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL). This is a security feature that encrypts all information that travels between the online proxy voting system and the computer of the voting member.
- Control Number. Each member receives a personalized voting control number upon receipt of their proxy package. AST Fund Solutions, LLC verifies these numbers and displays the correct proxy information.
Has Ameritas contracted for the services of a proxy solicitor?
Has Ameritas contracted for the services of a proxy solicitor?
Yes. AST Fund Solutions, LLC is the proxy solicitation firm providing the voting services to members of record for this proxy. Should you have questions please call 877-478-5046 to speak to an AST Fund Solutions, LLC representative Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Can I return the signed proxy card and vote online or by telephone?
Can I return the signed proxy card and vote online or by telephone?
You should only vote using one method. The only reason for you to vote again would be to change your previous vote. Please remember that since your voting instructions are processed in the order in which they are received, your last vote received will be the one that counts.
Who is entitled to vote?
Who is entitled to vote?
Members of record at the close of business on March 6, 2019, will be entitled to vote at the annual meeting of members. The Notice of Annual Meeting of Members was mailed to members of record.
Can I revoke my proxy?
Can I revoke my proxy?
Yes. You may revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted:
- By sending a written notice to the company expressly revoking your proxy.
- By signing and forwarding to the company a later-dated proxy that is received by the company at or prior to the meeting.
- By attending the meeting and voting in person. Please remember that since your voting instructions are processed in the order in which they are received, your last vote received will be the one that counts.
