has announced an
affiliation with

 

Badger Mutual

Acted as exclusive financial advisor to Badger Mutual Insurance Company (“Badger”) in its announced affiliation with Rural Mutual Insurance Company (“Rural”). Rural and Badger, with a combined 227 years of providing farm, commercial and personal policies, are well-respected Wisconsin-based brands that each maintain an extensive breadth of industry knowledge, exceptional customer service, and deep community involvement. The affiliation is expected to generate long-term growth and stability for employees, agents, and policyholders. Rural adds its financial strength and AM Best A+ rating, seasoned staff, local agents, and operational excellence to the relationship. Badger contributes an experienced management team and independent agents with an expanded sales footprint in six states outside of Wisconsin. Both companies will continue to maintain their existing brand identities and Wisconsin headquarters with Rural in Madison and Badger in Milwaukee.