Western National Insurance, Wisconsin American Now Affiliated

Western National Insurance Group announced that it has met all regulatory and legal steps to finalize its affiliation with Wisconsin American Mutual Insurance Co. of Fond du Lac, Wis.

Wisconsin American will continue to operate as a separate entity, with local management provided by James Herrick. Dennis Ballinger, senior vice president of Western National, has assumed the role of liaison to Wisconsin American to ensure appropriate support and sharing of resources.

Western National anticipates, following review, a financial rating upgrade for Wisconsin American to reflect the group’s pooled A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best Co.

Western National Insurance Group, headquartered in Edina, Minn., is a super-regional property-and-casualty insurance group writing over $240 million in direct premium in 10 states. The group consists of five active companies: Western National Mutual Insurance Co.; Western National Assurance Co.; Pioneer Specialty Insurance Co.; Titan Property & Casualty Insurance Co.; and Wisconsin American Mutual Insurance Co.

Source: Western National Insurance Group