Rural Mutual Insurance Co. News

Study: Sick Workers Are a Top Workplace Safety Concern in Wisconsin

Employees who come to work even though they are sick are a top concern for workers in Wisconsin, according to a new study released by Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC) and Rural Mutual Insurance Co. WSC and Rural Mutual reported 85% …

State Auto, Rural Mutual Unveil Auto Insurance Policyholder Relief Plans

Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto Insurance Companies (State Auto) and Rural Mutual Insurance Co., headquartered in Madison, Wis., have announced plans to offer auto insurance policyholders with premium relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the pandemic and …

Wisconsin’s Rural Mutual Insurance Unveils New Water Damage Endorsement

Madison, Wisconsin-based Rural Mutual Insurance Co. is now offering water damage protection, through its limited water endorsement. The company said this new endorsement will be added to new and renewal homeowner policies, if they qualify. According to Rural Mutual, its …

Merk Tapped as Next Executive VP, CEO at Wisconsin’s Rural Mutual

Madison, Wisconsin-based property/casualty insurer, Rural Mutual Insurance Co. (Rural), has appointed Daniel J. Merk as its next executive vice president and CEO. Merk will work with current executive VP and CEO Peter Pelizza in a transitional period while holding the …

A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Wisconsin’s Rural Mutual Insurance

A.M. Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “aa-” from “a+” of Rural Mutual Insurance Co. (Rural Mutual) in Madison, Wisconsin. The outlook of these credit ratings …