Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Badger Mutual Insurance Company, with a combined 227 years of providing farm, commercial, and personal policies, have finalized their affiliation agreement based on regulatory approval from the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) as of January 1, 2025.
The two insurance companies announced their intent to affiliate in October 2024.
“Our two organizations have been meeting daily to finalize the details to bring together our two reputable brands for mutual growth,” said Dan Merk, Rural Mutual Executive Vice President and CEO. “We are excited about what the future holds as we begin this new affiliation.”
Rural Mutual adds its financial strength and AM Best A+ rating, seasoned staff, local agents, and operational excellence to the relationship. Badger Mutual contributes an experienced management team and independent agents with an expanded sales footprint in six states outside of Wisconsin. The current ratings of each organization will remain under review until AM Best completes its evaluation of the new relationship post transaction.
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