Westfield Insurance is one of the oldest businesses in northeastern Ohio and has a tradition spanning one hundred and fifty years of being active in the local community. In partnership with WEWS Channel 5 and the local schools, they have recently entered a three year sponsorship agreement to provide a showcase for top students in Northeastern Ohio by returning Academic Challenge to the local television market. This agreement is yet another example of their strong ties to the local community and their commitment to developing our next generation of community and business leaders. At a recent interview, we were provided with this overview of their remarkable history:
A quiet leader in Ohio's insurance industry, Westfield Insurance's success speaks to its unique strengths. A Cleveland-area based provider of insurance and financial services, the Company has been a marvel of longevity and success.
The rich tradition of the Company dates back to 1848, when a small group of northern Ohio farmers united to protect themselves and their property from loss. Over its 155-year history, the Company has grown to provide commercial and personal insurance, surety policies, as well as mortgage and banking services to customers in 19 states. With over $1.3 billion in premiums and nearly half its business in Ohio, Westfield is among Ohio's largest domiciled writers of commercial insurance and one of the top 10 farm insurers in the nation. The Company is one of the country's 50 largest property and casualty insurers.
Over the years, Westfield Insurance has never had to shout from rooftops to develop new business. Instead, the Company is recognized through the referrals of a loyal customer base and involvement in community service, including active support of Habitat for Humanity and fair housing. Westfield Insurance is a business council member of The Healthy Ohioans Program, an initiative by Governor Bob Taft to promote health and wellness programming in the workplace. The Company is also host and title sponsor of the Westfield Junior PGA Championship, an event that annually brings many of the nation's top junior golfers to Ohio.
Westfield Insurance markets its products through leading independent insurance agents, who are carefully selected for their professionalism and dedication to customer service. In addition, the Company has over 2,500 employees, 1,900 of whom are in Ohio. The Company was recognized by North Coast 99 as one of Ohio's Best Places to Work each of the past two years.
The Company's focus on improving service through technology is evidenced by WesCom®, Westfield's new Internet-based rating and policy issuance system. WesCom® makes doing business easier for Westfield agents and policyholders alike.
The Westfield theme line is 'Sharing knowledge. Building trust; a statement to the high priority the Company puts on helping customers understand complex insurance and banking products. According to Westfield's CEO Bob Joyce, Westfield's people embody its core principles and power the Company's performance. "A century and a half of success doesn't just happen by accident," he explains. "Our agents' personal presence and professional capabilities are what distinguish our client relationships. Our company-wide commitment to ethical conduct, financial integrity, and mutual respect provides our policyholders with peace of mind."
Westfield Insurance is one of the largest employers in Medina County. With approximately 1,600 employees working at their corporate headquarters, they offer tremendous career opportunities that range from careers in insurance to banking, food service, technology, grounds maintenance, and security. Place your insurance and career needs with people you can trust by calling Westfield Insurance today and don't forget to tell them that The Advocate sent you!
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