West Bend Provides a Silver Lining.

Service to you is a top priority

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep through the country at an alarming rate, more businesses and individuals are financially impacted. To provide you with current and accurate information, West Bend has created a COVID-19 resource page with links to resources from such entities as the Small Business Administration, state departments of insurance, and state departments of commerce. We’ll continue to add appropriate resources as they become available.

Government experts have emphasized the importance and urgency of social distancing in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus and reduce the stress on the healthcare system. For the sake of our associates’ health, West Bend has asked all employees who can work from home to do so. Please rest assured that our customers remain a top priority and we will continue to provide the service you deserve and have come to expect from West Bend. Our experienced and knowledgeable associates are standing by to take your calls if you have a claim or need help with your invoice or policy.

And don’t forget customer service is just click away with the West Bend Mobile App and customer website.

Insurance for architects and engineers

Architecture and engineering require a unique skillset, bringing together the best of two worlds. As an architect or engineer, you’re not only creative and passionate, you’re also analytical, detail-oriented, and driven. Your customers value your ability to deliver specialized, imaginative, and technically-sound results. When it comes to protecting your business, you need an insurance company that can do the same for you.

West Bend can help! We understand your business is unique. Our skilled insurance professionals will work with you to design a comprehensive insurance program tailored specifically to your business needs. Our business insurance offerings include Property, General Liability, Business Technology, Errors and Omissions (E&O), and more.

If something were to happen, you’ll receive professional and experienced customer service from our knowledgeable claims team.

Click here to learn more or contact one of our independent insurance agencies to get a quote.

Protect yourself and your family from the sun

Summer is officially here, and many people are taking advantage of the warmer temperatures and engaging in a wide variety of outdoor activities. The physical exercise and vitamin D from sun exposure are great for our bodies, but the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression, and skin cancer.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation:

• One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
• More than two people die of skin cancer in the United States every hour.
• Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma.
• An estimated 196,060 of melanoma will be diagnosed in the United States in 2020.

While the statistics about skin cancer are staggering, there’s a silver lining. Taking the right precautions can greatly reduce the chance of developing skin cancer. Some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family include selecting and properly applying the right sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses, and limiting direct exposure to sun.

To learn more, check out these great resources.

Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) – Sun Safety

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – Tips to Stay Safe in Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – Sunscreen: How to Protect Your Skin from the Sun

American Academy of Dermatology – Sunscreen FAQs

Healthy Children – Sun Safety: Information for parents About Sunburn & Sunscreen

Skin Cancer Foundation – Skin Cancer Facts & Statistics

American Cancer Society – Sun Safety Quiz