Secura: Announces A.M. Best affirmed A (Excellent) rating

Contacts:
Jean Van Den Brandt
Vice President – Marketing
920-830-4430, 800-558-3405, ext. 4430
jvdb@secura.net

Barb Kretsch
Marketing Communications Manager
920-830-4443, 800-558-3405, ext. 4443
bkretsch@secura.net

SECURA announces A.M. Best affirmed A (Excellent) rating

Appleton, Wis. (January 9, 2015) – A.M. Best affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) with a stable outlook for SECURA Insurance, a super-regional property and casualty insurer in Appleton, Wis.

This rating reflects its solid capitalization; historically profitable underwriting and operating results; and the benefits from cultivating long-term relationships with a strong agency force.

A.M. Best specifically recognized the carrier for:

· long-standing regional business presence,

· strong agency criteria,

· broadening product and geographical spread, and

· ongoing pricing initiatives.

“This rating validates for our policyholders, agents, and employees that they can rely on us,” said Dave Gross, President & CEO. “As a mutual company, our focus remains on taking care of our people, delivering on service, and maintaining long-term growth and stability. Our milestone of reaching more than $500 million in sales during 2014 also is an indication of our financial strength.”

A.M. Best Company is the insurance rating and information source for the industry. For more information, visit www.ambest.com or www.ambest.com/ratings/methodology.

SECURA Insurance, headquartered in Appleton, Wis., provides a broad range of competitive commercial, personal, farm, nonprofit, and special events insurance products through more than 450 independent insurance agencies in 12 states. The company is known for providing exceptional service to its agents and policyholders since 1900. It is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best for its excellent ability to meet policyholder obligations and is named to Ward’s Top 50 for outstanding results in financial performance and consistency. Visit www.secura.net to learn more.