SECURA Insurance 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 decided that something needed to be done to ease the inevitable financial burden caused by future storms. On March 1, 1900, he shared his plan for a mutual insurance company with his neighbors, proposing that each member would have an equal voice in management and promised to assume his share of losses and expenses. With a handshake, The Farmers Home Mutual Hail, Tornado, and Cyclone Insurance Company of Seymour, Wisconsin (now SECURA Insurance) was born. Since then, there have only been six leaders of the company, with the latest leader, Garth Wicinsky, stepping into the president and CEO role in 2022.
SECURA has been known for its exceptional service to agents and policyholders, along with the support it gives to the community through associate volunteerism and monetary donations. Throughout the past 125 years, SECURA has remained a mutual insurance company focused on the shared mutual success of its stakeholders.
“Caring for others is not just a part of our history, it is the fabric of all we do and who we are today,” said Garth Wicinsky, SECURA Insurance president and CEO. “It’s about helping our neighbors and being there for them when they need us.”
SECURA prides itself on being a great place to work, a great partner for agents, and having products and services to protect what is important for its policyholders.
“We are excited to celebrate this milestone anniversary with our associates, agent partners and communities,” said Wicinsky. “We look forward to what the next 125 years will bring.”
SECURA is based in Neenah, Wisconsin and operates in 13 states including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
The company has more than 1,000 employees working in a variety of meaningful roles. Maintaining a strong company culture, investing in its people and striving to be a great place to work are important to SECURA. All associates are encouraged to own their careers. The internal performance development team assists associates in achieving their career goals, building their network, and promoting the ability to lead ideas and others with confidence.
Over the past 125 years, SECURA has grown as a property-casualty company and sells its products through a network of more than 550 independent agency partners. It now provides flexible, customized insurance options for a range of businesses, farms, agribusinesses, special events and nonprofits.
1500 Mutual Way | Neenah, WI 54956 | 800-558-3405 | secura.net
