Wisconsin

Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., produced strong loan growth and other results in the third quarter that analysts said outshone some of its peers.

The $1.1 billion-asset Starion did not disclose the terms of its deal for WPS Community, a federally chartered thrift with $98 million in assets.

Wintrust Financial in Rosemont, Ill., has agreed to buy Delavan Bancshares in Wisconsin.

Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin in Madison is planning to raise up to $8.3 million from an upcoming initial public offering.

Citizens Community Bancorp in Eau Claire, Wis., will close three branches.

MADISON, Wis. — CUNA Mutual Group said it has reached an agreement to sell Producer's Ag Insurance Group — its crop insurance business better known as ProAg — to HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Credit Union Executive Society in Madison, Wis., is mourning the passing of industry veteran Franck Schuurmans.

First Business Financial Services in Madison, Wis., has appointed David Papritz as chief financial officer and senior vice president of corporate development.

African American CU Coalition Exec Lillian Priest Passes; Redwood CU Offers 'Earthquake Relief Loan'; White Paper Explores Network Monitoring, Management.

First Business Financial Services in Madison, Wis., is relying on a subordinated debt sale to foot the cash portion of its pending acquisition.

Blackhawk Bancorp in Beloit, Wis., has a new president.

MADISON, Wis. — CUNA Mutual Group is expanding its credit union member-facing insurance options through an alliance with private health insurance marketplace GoHealthInsurance, which will allow CUs to market health insurance directly to members.

MADISON, Wis. — CUNA Mutual Group is expanding its credit union member-facing insurance options through an alliance with private health insurance marketplace GoHealthInsurance, which will allow CUs to market health insurance directly to members.

MADISON, Wis. — Credit unions continued to hand out pay increases to staff members in 2013, and most expect to do the same this year.

The members of Monterey Credit Union have voted to convert from a CU charter to a mutual savings bank, the first step on the way to becoming a commercial savings bank.

PEWAUKEE, Wis. — CUs from across Wisconsin met Tuesday with NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz at the request of U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy.

Anchor Bancorp in Madison, Wis., is back on solid ground with federal regulators.

WESTERN, Wis. — WESTconsin Credit Union on Thursday named Lora Benrud as the new CEO of the $907 million CU.

Earnings at Associated Banc-Corp (ASBC) fell slightly in the second quarter as growth in commercial lending failed to offset a sharp decline in income from mortgage banking.

American Bank in Fond du Lac, Wis., has agreed to buy InvestorsBank in Waukesha, Wis. American Bank, a unit of NEB Corp., will have more than $450 million in assets when the merger is completed.