American Family
Company Overview:
Founded in 1927 by insurance salesman Herman Wittwer, American Family Insurance began as an auto insurance company aimed at insuring farmers. Initially known as Farmers Mutual Insurance, the company expanded its market and product line to meet the changing needs of its customers in 1963, adding several more products to its line at that time.
Today, American Family Insurance contracts with about 4,000 independent brokers and offers insurance and financial product lines in 19 states. The company is the nation’s third-largest property and casualty insurer.
With a mission to be the most trusted and valued service-driven insurance company in the marketplace, this insurer prides itself on being fair, helpful and caring with its customers.
American Family Insurance Group is currently comprised of these companies:
American Family Mutual Insurance Company
American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin
American Family Life Insurance Company
American Family Financial Services, Inc.
American Family Brokerage, Inc.
American Family Insurance Company (Ohio subsidiary, companion to American Family Mutual Insurance Company)
American Standard Insurance Company of Ohio (Ohio subsidiary; companion to American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin)
Amfam, Inc.
American Family Securities, LLC
*As of July, 2009
