NEWS ARTICLE

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October 08, 2024

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings for Western National Insurance Group

(Minneapolis, Minn.) Western National Insurance Group announced today that A.M. Best Company has affirmed the Group’s “A+” (Superior) financial strength rating as well as affiliate Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company’s “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating.

"We are thrilled to once again be recognized by A.M. Best Company for our Group's consistent performance and stability, along with the accomplishments of our affiliate," said Rick Long, President and CEO of Western National Insurance Group. "These ratings reinforce the commitment of our employees and agency partners, who provide quality service to our mutual policyholders with every interaction. Their unwavering efforts ensure the successful execution of our business plan."

Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the insurance industry. The company is the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source.

Western National Insurance, headquartered in Edina, Minn., is a super-regional group of property-and-casualty insurance companies. The Group writes business through five active insurance companies—Western National Mutual Insurance Company, Western National Assurance Company, Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company, Umialik Insurance Company, and American Freedom Insurance Company — and is affiliated with Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company. Together, the affiliated Group writes over $1 billion in personal and commercial direct premium in 20 states across the Northern, Midwestern, and Western U.S. as well as in Alaska; and surety bonds in 43 states. All of the companies’ products are sold exclusively through professional Independent Insurance Agents.

For further information, please contact:

Steve Norman, CPCU, M.A., AIT
Senior Vice President – Communications & Customer Experience
(952) 921-5680 or (800) 862-6070 Ext. 7680
steven.norman@wnins.com