Allied Insurance, a member of Nationwide insurance, is located and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa
Allied employs more than 4,100 people throughout the United States, with regional offices
located in West Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; Denver, CO; and Sacramento, CA.
Allied provides quality insurance to individuals, families and businesses.
Allied was formed as ALLIED Mutual Automobile Association in 1929. In 1998,
Allied merged with Nationwide Insurance. A Fortune 500 company based in
Columbus, OH, Nationwide is one of the country's largest diversified
insurance and financial services organizations. Nationwide is one of the
country's largest auto and home insurer and employs more than 35,000
people throughout the world.
In 1998, Allied assumed responsibility for Nationwide's independent agency
system including Nationwide Insurance Company of America (NICOA),
formerly known as TIG/Countrywide, in Battle Creek, MI. In 1999, CalFarm
Insurance in Sacramento, CA, joined the Nationwide system. These
companies now operate as Allied Insurance.
Most of Allied's insurance is generated in 26 central and western states
through a network of independent and exclusive agents, and in some areas,
through direct response marketing.
Allied ranks among the top 100 multi-line insurance groups in the country,
and is one of the fastest growing. In 2002, we recorded premium
income of $2 billion.
Allied's "A+ XV Superior" rating by the leading insurance rating and reporting
firm, A.M. Best Co., reflects their solid operating performance and ability to
meet ongoing obligations to policyholders. In addition, Standard & Poor's
rates Allied "A+ pi Strong."
Companies marketing Allied property/casualty insurance include AMCO
Insurance Company, Depositors Insurance Company, Allied Property and
Casualty Insurance Company, Nationwide Insurance Company of America
(NICOA), Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company and Nationwide
Mutual Insurance Company.
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