MGIC Investment Corporation is one of the United States leading private mortgage insurance companies. It helps lenders put more families in homes with low-down-payment mortgages. The company, established in 1985, provides numerous products and services that enhance mortgage lenders ability to meet the home loan needs of American families. MGIC, the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment, has enabled millions of American families to attain homeownership. Other products and services offered by affiliates of MGIC Investment also enable the home loan process. Property Valuations provides lenders with a range of affordable and reliable property valuation products, while Contract Services provides lenders of all sizes affordable access to market leading automated underwriting systems. MGIC also offers originators and realtors customer relationship building and lead generation programs. Curt S. Culver, chairman of the Board, has been the chief executive officer of MGIC Investment for over six years. He has been with the insurance and investment company for more than 24 years. Prior to his current position he was appointed president and chief operating officer in 1996. Culver earned BBA and MS degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. MGIC Investment Corporation is headquartered in Milwaukee.