KIA&B 2018 Vol. 23 No. 1 | Page 24

| COMPANY PROFILE |

SECURA Insurance Companies

Write your own success story .
Tell us about SECURA . SECURA is a mutual , property and casualty insurance company . We ’ re known for taking excellent care of policyholders by offering relevant insurance solutions , sharing safety resources , and handling claims fairly and promptly . Policyholders appreciate the personal and compassionate service they receive . In fact , the company receives a “ Perfect 10 ” more often than not in claims surveys . In addition to Kansas , SECURA serves 11 other states including Arizona , Colorado , Illinois , Indiana , Iowa , Kentucky , Michigan , Minnesota , Missouri , North Dakota , and Wisconsin .
What plans do you have in Kansas ? While SECURA has been operating in Kansas since 1996 , we are ready to take it to a higher level . Through the Agency Services Corporation of Kansas , our doors will soon be wide open for KAIA members to write Specialty and Commercial artisan contractor business throughout the state .
What makes your company unique and how might the association ’ s partnership with SECURA help our members ? SECURA has a broader product offering than is currently available to some small to medium agencies in Kansas , with all the benefits of writing business with an admitted carrier . Commercial and Specialty Lines customers benefit from our Workers ’ Compensation Nurse Hotline and Crisis Care . These unique services set us apart from other carriers , a leverage point to attract and retain business . In addition to artisan contractors , we ’ re looking to grow our specialty contractors , human services , special events , sports and recreation business , and more .
What are SECURA ’ s future plans ? SECURA is poised for growth in Kansas and beyond . To this end , we will continue devoting resources to people , products , and technology to stay in step with the dynamic market . We also broke ground in 2017 on a new headquarters near our current location in Wisconsin .
Anything else you would like Kansas Independent Agents to know about SECURA ? As a mutual insurance company , SECURA takes a long-term approach and makes decisions based on the best interests of our stakeholders – not stockholders . This is further evidence that SECURA is a growing , stable , long-term market . Our company ’ s financial strength is evident as A . M . Best rated us A ( Excellent ). We ’ re also recognized as a Ward ’ s Top 50 Company for outstanding financial performance .
Dave Gross President and CEO
Headquarters : Appleton , Wisconsin
Year established : 1900
Years in Kansas : 82 +
Counties Served : All counties
How do I get an appointment with SECURA ?
We are partnering with Agency Services Corporation of Kansas ( AScK ) to give Kansas agencies that are members of KAIA access to SECURA products . To access SECURA ’ s products , contact AScK at : 785-232-0561 or asck @ kaia . com
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