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West Bend is an expert on YMCAs

One of the most important things you do each day is to help children, families, and individuals reach their full potential. But it’s just as important to make sure your business is properly protected so you’re equipped to handle unexpected situations that may cause damage or injury to your property or your valued members.

West Bend understands and recognizes your business insurance needs. We’re committed to supporting you with proper coverage, competitive pricing, and proactive risk management practices specifically designed for YMCAs.

There are many reasons to choose West Bend for your YMCA insurance program. West Bend can offer your business all lines of property/casualty coverages. Our loss prevention professionals are available to meet with management and/or conduct training seminars for employees. We offer information to our YMCAs electronically (i.e., webinars, hot topics, claim trends, and loss prevention tips). Our claim representatives are highly experienced in handling YMCA-related losses. West Bend offers several options for reporting losses: phone, email, and fax. All are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Because all communities have different needs, all YMCAs are different. West Bend is experienced in focusing on all of the unique exposures and meeting the needs of your YMCA.

Click here or talk to a West Bend independent insurance agent to learn more about the specialty coverages provide by our customized YMCA program.

Are you prepared for a tornado?

As we say good-bye to the snow and freezing rain of winter, many areas in the United States are entering peak season for tornadoes and severe weather. These menacing storms can be devastating to our communities. Did you know…?

• About 1,200 tornadoes hit the U.S. each year;
• Most tornadoes occur between 4:00 – 9:00pm;
• A typical tornado travels around 10 – 20 miles per hour; and
• The strongest wind speed measured in a tornado was 318 miles per hour on May 3, 1999 near Bridge Creek/Moore, Oklahoma.

Would you be prepared if a tornado hit your community?

West Bend has prepared some important tornado safety information, including what to do before, during, and after a tornado.

For more material on tornadoes, visit The National Severe Storms Laboratory. There you’ll find information on tornado basics, types, detection, forecasting, and FAQs.

Americans for the Arts honors West Bend

Each year, Americans for the Arts recognizes 10 business for their exceptional involvement with the arts that enriches the workplace, education, and the community. Winners of the award set the standard for excellence and serve as role models others to follow.

West Bend is thrilled to be one of the 10 companies honored this year. We thank Americans for the Arts for recognizing us. We share their beliefs about the transformative power of the arts and the importance of partnerships among businesses, communities, and the arts to make the arts accessible to all.

Americans for the Arts’ mission is to serve, advance, and lead the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America.

Learn more about this award and Americans for the Arts.