KIA&B 2016 Volume 21, Issue 4 | Page 30

| COMPANY PROFILE | Columbia Insurance Group A Midwest Tradition Tell us about Columbia Insurance Group: With roots over 140 years old, we are a well-established Property Casualty carrier, specializing in Commercial Lines, Farm and Personal Auto. We have five branch offices throughout the Midwest and Southeast; located in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas and Georgia. What brought Columbia Insurance Group to Kansas? Kansas has been an integral part of our geographic and marketing presence in the Midwest since 1992, and is a business-friendly state. Our Kansas branch office is located in Salina. What makes Columbia Insurance Group unique? We are focused on building relationships with our number one customer, our independent insurance agent. We believe honesty, fairness and integrity in life and in business are essential, and we demonstrate that core value every single day. What are the company’s future plans? Our plan is to continue to aggressively market our Commercial Lines and Farm products, while providing a Personal Auto market. We are looking to appoint quality agencies with an emphasis on Commercial and Farm lines in areas we feel we have an opportunity to expand. We are currently working on new Business owners and Commercial Auto products for new business as well as preparing to introduce a “preferred” Commercial program all in the next twelve months. 28 KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER |JULY - AUGUST 2016| Dwight Tully Columbia Insurance Group Headquarters: Columbia, MO Year Established: 1874 Years in Kansas: 24 years What areas does Columbia Insurance Group serve? All 105 counties in Kansas How to get an appointment with Columbia Insurance Group Call or email Dwight Tully 785-825-5531 [email protected] www.colinsgrp.com