West Bend Insurance Company is a regional property and casualty insurer serving business, home, and automobile owners through independent insurance agencies. Founded in West Bend, Wisconsin in 1894, the company has operated for more than 130 years and today writes business across 15 U.S. states in partnership with over 1,500 independent agencies.
Its products fall into three lines: business insurance, comprising comprehensive commercial property and casualty coverage including workers' compensation; workers' compensation insurance for businesses; and personal insurance covering autos, homes, condos, renters, and recreational vehicles. The company reports maintaining an AM Best rating of A (Excellent) or better since 1971.
West Bend states its core values as Excellence, Integrity, and Responsibility, with a mission of providing peace of mind through sound insurance and exceptional service and a vision to be the company of choice for associates, agents, and policyholders. Philanthropy is conducted through the West Bend Insurance Company Charitable Fund and the West Bend Independent Agents' Fund, which support education, the arts, health, human services, and community development.
