Marquis Who's Who Honors Bruce D. Haarmann, Esq., for Expertise in the Legal Field
Press Release January 13, 2025
Bruce D. Haarmann, Esq., is celebrated for over 35 years of excellence as a retired attorney
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"His most recent position before officially retiring was Assistant Legal Counsel at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board."

WAUKESHA, WI, January 13, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bruce D. Haarmann, Esq., has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Haarmann has had a distinguished legal career marked by diverse roles and responsibilities. His most recent position before officially retiring was Assistant Legal Counsel at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board from 2004 to 2016. Throughout his tenure, he specialized in complex legal issues in finance, insurance, banking, and investment regulation, and the management of related class action litigation. He also worked with several ad hoc multi-disciplinary teams in his various positions to develop new insurance and investment strategies under changing economic circumstances, to minimize risk and maximize return.

Before his tenure with the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Mr. Haarmann served as a Principal Assistant Corporation Counsel and Managing Attorney for Waukesha County, Wisconsin, between 2003 and 2004. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing various legal matters and managing the staff of the Child Support Division. From 2000 to 2002, Mr. Haarmann was an Associate Counsel at CUNA Mutual Group, managing the government relations unit in Madison, Wisconsin, and representing the company directly at various trade organizations, state insurance departments and the National Credit Union Administration.

Mr. Haarmann's career included a significant period at Wausau Insurance from 1984 to 1999, where he held multiple roles, including Assistant Counsel, Associate Counsel and Assistant General Counsel. During this time, he honed his skills in insurance law, specifically in major account insurance, and self-insurance programs, for Fortune 500 companies. He also represented the company before various state insurance departments on regulatory matters. Earlier in his career, Mr. Haarmann served as the Legal Counsel for the Legislative Audit Bureau of the State of Wisconsin between 1978 and 1984. He provided counsel on legal aspects of audit reports of state agencies that were presented to the Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Legislative Audit Committee. He assisted Committee counsel in drafting legislation.

Mr. Haarmann holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1974. He continued his education at the same institution, earning a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Wisconsin in 1978. His interest in law was sparked in part by the political unrest of the 1960s, mainly influenced by the Vietnam War. In addition to his legal education, Mr. Haarmann pursued further studies in religion and theology, earning a Master of Arts in Religion, magna cum laude, from Trinity International University in 2006.

In addition to his degrees, Mr. Haarmann received several professional credentials. He is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter awarded by the American Institute for Property and Liability Underwriters Inc., reflecting his expertise in insurance principles and related law. Additionally, he completed a certificate program in Advanced Management and Leadership from the University of Wisconsin Business School.

Throughout his career, Mr. Haarmann has been an active member of several industry-related organizations, including the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys, allowing him to build a network of professional relationships on a national basis and remain informed regarding new developments in his legal field.

Faith has played a crucial role in Mr. Haarmann's life and personal development, guiding his decisions and inspiring his growth and achievements. He attributes much of his success to this foundational belief, which has been integral to his personal and professional journey.

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