News
December 15, 2020
Impax Reports Positive Environmental Impact for 2019
Impax Asset Management is a U.K.-based global stock investment manager making a worldwide difference for the environment. It invests in companies pursuing positive environmental strategies with measurable outcomes, including wind […]
Read moreBy combining resources, investors can make positive social investments that benefit the environment. And that adds up to millions of dollars for energy-efficient technology and renewable energy projects. Since 2013, […]
Read moreOctober 1, 2020
Nuveen Green Bond Impact Results for 2018
Portico’s social purpose (SP) investors get two kinds of returns — financial returns and evidence of social impact. The chart below describes the positive environmental impact Portico’s $25 million social […]
Read moreAugust 10, 2020
2021 Health Rates Reflect Lowest Increase in Seven Years
Portico Benefit Services remains steadfast in its commitment to care for the well-being of those who serve in the ELCA — so they can focus on the important work of […]
Read moreJune 29, 2020
ELCA Benefit Contribution Trust Now Adequately Funded
Reducing the cost of benefits is always welcome, especially during these tumultuous times. Portico is pleased to announce that the ELCA Benefit Contribution Trust is now adequately funded. Starting in […]
Read moreJune 23, 2020
Two ELCA-Recommended Health Benefit Options for 2021
The ELCA Health Plan has always been a community plan, designed to meet the specific needs of ELCA congregations, institutions, social ministry organizations, churchwide organizations, seminaries, and those serving in […]
Read moreMay 7, 2020
New On-Demand Videos Bring Living Well to Life
As the ELCA’s wellness leader, Portico is always on the hunt for innovative benefits and services that can help its faith-centered membership live well. In January 2020, Portico proudly introduced […]
Read moreFebruary 25, 2020
IFF Investment Brings Positive Change to Communities
In November 2015, Portico selected IFF, a community development financial institution that serves low-income and special need communities in the Midwest, as its first social impact first (SIF) investment. Now, […]
Read moreFebruary 11, 2020
Customer Care Center Achieves Milestone Distinction for Excellence
Portico is proud to announce for the fifth consecutive year, the Customer Care Center has been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal, a contact center benchmarking, certification, and […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2020
Message to Members and Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Nearly five years ago, Portico issued a news release about a lawsuit filed against the ELCA Board of Pensions (doing business as Portico Benefit Services). This lawsuit was one of […]
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