Featured stories

West Bend is a Best Place to Work in Insurance!

Business Insurance Magazine and the Best Companies Group recently ranked West Bend second in the large employer category of Best Places to Work in Insurance in 2021! This is the twelfth year in a row that we’ve been recognized on the list of companies in the insurance industry with the highest levels of employee engagement and satisfaction.

This recognition is the result of a simple yet thorough two-part process that included a questionnaire about our company and an employee survey. The survey analyzes employee feedback in eight key focus areas including:

Leadership and planning
Corporate culture and communications
Role satisfaction
Work environment
Relationship with supervisor
Training, development, and resources
Pay and benefits
Overall engagement

We thank our associates for continuing to make West Bend a Best Place to Work in Insurance!

Retail insurance

As an owner or operator of a retail business, you understand how important quality products and excellent customer service are to the success of your business. These two things can differentiate you from your competitors and will result in loyal customers who not only provide you with repeat business, but also recommend you to friends and family.

West Bend is also built on a foundation of providing a broad portfolio of quality products and superior customer experiences. With customizable insurance offerings and Silver Lining® service, we can help protect the valuable business you’ve worked so hard to build.

We recognize your business is unique and requires specialized attention. 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, Crime, Equipment Breakdown, Workers’ Compensation, and more.

If something were to happen, you’ll receive professional and experienced customer service from our knowledgeable claims team. Knowing you’re protected by a West Bend insurance policy allows you to focus on delighting your customers with great products and exceptional service.

Click here or talk to a West Bend independent insurance agent to learn more about how we can provide your business with the comprehensive coverages it needs.

Holiday decorating safety tips

For many people, nothing elicits holiday cheer more than seeing festive lights and decorations. Sparkling lights, adorned trees, holiday villages, and life-sized replicas of beloved characters like Frosty and Rudolph can bring smiles to the faces of viewers of all ages. While holiday decorations are fun and beautiful, it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Whether decorating inside or outside, there are several risks to consider because decorating-related injuries are more common than you may think. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):

On average, there are about 160 decorating-related injuries each day during the holiday season, with about half of the incidents involving falls.
During the 2019 holiday season, approximately 14,800 people were treated in emergency rooms due to decorating-related injuries.
From 2016 to 2018, on average, there were about 100 Christmas tree fires and about 1,100 candle fires in November and December, resulting in 30 deaths, 180 injuries, and nearly $56 million in property damage each year.

To help keep your family and home safe this holiday season, check out these decorating safety tips from the American Red Cross and the American Academy of Pediatrics.