Following is a list of the many professional companies that Jim Waters Insurance represents.
Safeco Insurance
Safeco was established in 1923 by its founder Hawthorne K Dent. Dent, who strongly believed in competitive pricing and disciplined underwriting, led his company to computer automation in 1953 to compete with direct insurance writers of the time. By the late 1990s, Safeco had doubled its agent force by acquiring American States Financial Corp and by the early 2000's Safeco had earned profits in excess of $300 million. Just recently, September 2008, Safeco combined with Liberty Mutual Group. For more information click here.
Progressive Insurance
Progressive was established in 1937. Since 1937 Progressive has become one of the largest and fastest growing insurance groups in the US. According to Progressive, a total of $14 billion in premiums was written in 2006 alone. Progressive says that much of their success comes from independent agents and brokers who provide unmatched benefits such as: advice and personal service, a choice of products and insurance rates from competing insurance carriers, and customized policies that meet individual needs. For more information click here.
Mutual of Enumclaw Group
Mutual of Enumclaw was established in 1898. Their sole priority at the time was to insure farm and village buildings and personal property against loss by fire and lightning. In 1947 Mutual of Enumclaw started writing non-farm properties and casualty insurance in 1948. Mutual of Enumclaw's home office is located in Enumclaw, Washington but they also do business in Oregon, Idaho and Utah. It is Mutual of Enumclaw's Mission Statement to provide financial security by keeping their promises and they have done just that. According to Mutual of Enumclaw, as of December 31st, 2008 they had written premiums totaling more than $300 million. For more information click here.
Sublimity Insurance
Sublimity was formed in 1896 by Charles Hottinger as the Farmers Fire Relief Association of Sublimity. Sublimity's home office is located in Sublimity, Oregon which is just south of Salem. Sublimity first started operations from its president's house and continued operation in that house for 71 years. It wasn't till 1967 that Sublimity built its new home office. Over the years, Sublimity has expanded from Oregon to Idaho and down to Utah. In 2003 Sublimity merged with a local company called United Heritage Financial Group. For more information click here.
Austin Mutual Insurance
Austin Mutual was founded in 1896 as the Farmers United Township Mutual Hail Association of Minnesota. Austin Mutual was established to provide coverage for crop hail and farm windstorm insurance. In 1914 Austin Mutual moved its home base of operations to Minneapolis, Minnesota from Austin, Minnesota. Currently, Austin Mutual provides insurance for nine states including Idaho. Austin Mutual says that their success is a result of financial strength and it is their mission to build value and security the lives of their policyholders by sustaining a profitable growth oriented organization. For more information click here.
United Heritage P & C
United Heritage was established in 1934 as Grange Mutual Life Company to provide affordable live insurance to members in the Washington and Idaho area. United Heritage is a local Idaho company with its headquarters in Meridian, Idaho. Since its beginning, United Heritage has expanded to several states in the US and in 2000 made its first acquisition, Idaho Mutual Insurance Company. Shortly there after, in 2001 United Heritage became United Heritage Financial Group, Inc. For more information click here.
Gem State Insurance
Gem State Insurance was established in 1910. Based in Gooding, Idaho, Gem State Insurance has continued to meet its clients property insurance needs. Gem State's small size allows for the company to focus on high quality service for its members. For more information click here.
Mutual Insurance Services
Mutual Insurance Services writes for both Standard and Non-Standard markets making them highly flexible in meeting our clients needs. For more information click here.
Symetra Financial
Symetra Financial was established in 1957. Since then Symetra has grown to over 2 million customers and currently has more than $19.9 billion in assets. Symetra's home office is located in Bellvue, Washington. Symetra Financial currently provides term life and universal life insusrance, along with a IRA's and a variety of annuity options. For more information click here.
Personal Umbrella
Personal Umbrella makes obtaining an umbrella policy easy. Personal Umbrella's umbrella policy is a true umbrella rather than an excess policy that other insurance companies offer. This means broader coverage for you at the same great rate as many of their competitors. For more information click here.