Company Profile
American Family Insurance
Company Overview
If you’ve ever built a house, you know the importance of a solid foundation. Since 1927, American Family Insurance has carefully built its success out of important building blocks like…ethical business practices, integrity, a wide range of quality insurance and financial protection products, world-class customer care, dedicated employees and sales agents and a commitment to being a great place to work.
American Family Insurance began as a small business in Madison, Wisconsin nearly 80 years ago with three employees and 346 charter-member policyholders. Today, we serve customers in 18 states, from the Pacific Northwest to Ohio, providing auto, property, life, health, business, and farm/ranch insurance, as well as annuities and consumer loans.
From its rock-solid foundation, American Family has been able to “raise the roof” on success. We’ve become a FORTUNE 500® company with 4,000 agents and 8,100+ employees. Company founder Herman Wittwer would indeed be proud to see the fulfillment of his dream: a company that is one of the nation’s largest property and casualty insurers.
Commitment to being a great place to work is an important a cornerstone
of the American Family tradition…and always has been.
So, what’s it like to work at American Family? We’re big on camaraderie and cooperation, and we expect inclusion and respect from every member of our team. Our culture is results-focused and we value trust, flexibility, open communication and initiative.
At American Family, we also recognize that your life includes more than work — family, friends, hobbies are important too. So, we have great benefits and programs that help you to manage and enjoy your career, your success…and your life.
Excellent health benefits…Flexible work schedules…
Benefits for your future - 401(k), Pension plan…
Tuition reimbursement…Business-casual environment…Time off…
American Family is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and communities. For example, our company contributed $10 million to the construction of a state-of-the-art pediatric medical facility in our hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. The American Family Children’s Hospital will serve families and children throughout the Midwest with world-class care for many years to come.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Are you driven to succeed, but not afraid to fail? Inspired by a new challenge? Excited by change? Interested in making a difference? Then, we invite you to consider American Family Insurance for your career. Opportunities are available across our organization. With hundreds of paths to success, which one will you choose?
Raise the roof on your career expectations.
Expect more because American Family delivers more! If you’d like to learn more about American Family, visit us online at www.americanfamilyinsurance.jobs and discover a company you really click with.
Company History
American Family's history is a remarkable story that started with a single idea. A struggling insurance salesman named Herman Wittwer believed a company could make money selling auto insurance to Wisconsin farmers. Herman understood that farmers presented lower risks compared to city drivers because they drove less often and put their cars up on blocks for the winter. Armed with this customer knowledge, Herman confidently opened the doors of Farmers Mutual Automobile Insurance Company on Oct. 3, 1927.
Over the years, our market grew from rural areas to small towns, suburbs and metropolitan areas. Our customers' needs also changed, and we changed right along with them by expanding our products and services. Our company's name changed in 1963 to American Family Mutual Insurance Company to reflect a broader customer base.
American Family now offers vehicle, property, life*, health, business and farm/ranch insurance, plus annuities* and consumer loans**. We've expanded geographically, too. Currently, we operate in 18 states spanning from Washington to Ohio.
Our customer relationships have helped us build a strong and stable company with more than $4.8 billion in policyholder equity. As a mutual company, our customers and owners are one in the same. Our success is measured not by the rate of return for shareholders, but by the value we provide our policyholders.
In 2002, American Family celebrated its 75th anniversary, and we aren't stopping there. We remain committed to being a strong, growing and friendly company for many years to come.
Benefits
Flexible Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Personal Time
Flexible Schedules
Business Casual Dress Policy
Life Insurance
Incentive and Thrift 401(k) Plan
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Actuarial Study Program