Neenah, Wis. (Feb. 28, 2025) — SECURA Insurance, a property-casualty insurance company, is celebrating its 125^th anniversary March 1, 2025.

SECURA was founded in 1900 by Julius Bubolz, a local farmer, after a tornado tore through New Richmond, Wisconsin causing incredible property damage, killing more than 100 people and injuring 500 others. Bubolz knew something needed to be done to ease the inevitable financial burden caused by future storms. Together with his neighbors, he founded The Farmers Home Mutual Hail, Tornado, and Cyclone Insurance Company of Seymour, Wisconsin (now SECURA Insurance).

Company accomplishments from the past 125 years include:

• Grew from a farm insurance company to also offer insurance solutions for businesses, agribusinesses, nonprofits, and special events
• Expanded to offer insurance products in 13 states
• Grew direct written premium to $999 million
• Achieved recognition as a Great Place to Work for nine consecutive years (2016-present)
• Increased the number of employees to approximately 1,000

“We are proud to be a mutual insurance company that has served our associates, agent partners, policyholders, and communities for the past 125 years,” said Garth Wicinsky, SECURA Insurance President & CEO. “We have accomplished many milestones throughout our history and look forward to growing over the next 125 years.”  

The company’s longevity speaks to the strength of its workplace culture, relationships with independent agents, and trust from policyholders. While much has changed since 1900, SECURA has remained a mutual insurance company focused on making insurance genuine.

ABOUT SECURA INSURANCE

SECURA Insurance, headquartered in Neenah, Wis., is a regional group of property-casualty insurance companies operating in 13 states. Approximately 550 independent insurance agencies represent the group, which provides a broad range of competitive commercial, agribusiness, farm, nonprofit, and special events products. SECURA Insurance is known for providing exceptional service to its agents and policyholders since 1900, and is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best for its excellent ability to meet policyholder obligations. It is also a certified Great Place to Work. Visit secura.net to learn more.