Grange Insurance

Company Profile: Grange Insurance ASSOCIATION was founded in 1894 in Washington. From modest beginnings, Grange Insurance Association has grown into a regional mutual insurance company serving the needs of farming families, “Main Street” communities, and urban and suburban markets. They now have agents serving California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming that live in and know the communities they serve, so you can be sure that you’ll receive personalized attention. Their service is backed by more than a century of knowledge and experience, delivered by people who care.

Grange Insurance ASSOCIATION uses local independent agents because the advice they offer is the best way for you to buy insurance. They are there when you need them most—whether it’s on the road, in your home or in your farming operation. Whether your home is in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming, agents will personally help you craft a policy that covers all your bases. Providing insurance for farms, families, and individuals since 1894.
milestones:
  • 1889 -  The Washington State Grange was born on September 10, 1889.
  • 1893 - Washington State Grange meets in the hayloft of a new barn in White Salmon, Washington and resolves to start a fire insurance cooperative.
  • 1921 - During the meeting of 1921, the association faced the realities of the roaring 20s for the first time, unanimously deciding that "no insurance be carried, hereafter, on halls which are used primarily for dancing purposes."
  • 1928 - Heavy fire losses were encountered. For the first time, the Board authorized employment of an inspector to visit and examine doubtful risks to determine their insurability.
  • 1933 - The Association and the Washington State Grange built a joint headquarters on Western Avenue in Seattle.
  • 1944 - The company celebrates its 50th anniversary and writes its first auto policy on a 1938 DeSoto (the $12 annual premium provides basic liability coverage). To reflect its broader focus, the company changes its name to its present name, Grange Insurance Association (GIA).
  • 1962 - The Columbus Day Storm results of Typhoon Freda hit the Northwest, resulting in a record $700,000 of losses for the Association. In 1962 dollars, the path of the storm caused an estimated $230-280 million in damage.
  • 1980  - Mt. St. Helens erupts and the company pays 386 volcano-related claims. Over 40,000 insurance claims were filed state-wide.
  • 1982 - Moves into its new headquarters, a four-story building on Cedar Street in Seattle where it remains today.
  • 1994 - The company celebrates 100 years of service, unveiling new logos for the occasion.
  • 2006 - The company launches its web-based real-time quoting system called GO Quote!
  • 2009 - Grange Insurance Association earns A.M. Best's rating of A- (Excellent).
  • 2014 – Unveils a new brand image that reflects the company’s history and embraces its future.
  • 2016 – Awarded the ValChoice Award for #1 Best Value for Home Insurance throughout the Pacific Northwest.
  • 2017 – Awarded the IIABKC Carrier of the Year award.
  • 2019 -  Steve Stogner stepped into the role of CEO of Grange Insurance Association.
Financial Stability:
  • Grange Insurance ASSOCIATION is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M.
  • Obtaining an “Excellent” ranking with A.M Best is not just an honor, but an indication the insurance agency has an “excellent ability to meet their ongoing insurance obligations.” This rating suggests the insurance organization can continue to fulfill their obligations to their consumers despite economic peaks and valleys. Reach out to one of our independent agents for more information.
Customer and Community Oriented:
Grange Insurance ASSOCIATION’s shared interest of customers means that GIA is a company focused on long-term sustainability and success. As a mutual company, customers and policyholders will continue to have a voice. The one thing that won’t change is that they will continue to place the needs of insured families and farms above everything else. They believe the Insurance Industry truly benefits society and that they will continue to prosper with the same core values that they have always held.
Company Highlights:
Grange Insurance ASSOCIATION has more than a century of knowledge and experience in the Western U.S. Their policy is to care, listen carefully, treat people as individuals instead of transactions and be there when you need them the most.
  • As a smaller yet financially strong insurance company, Grange Insurance Association can adapt quickly to changing market conditions and capitalize on opportunities as they develop.
  • They are rooted in a community of Independent Agents who are able to provide the advice needed to protect families and farms in times of transformative change. The Independent Agents who represent GIA will always strive to do their best for their customers, because they are often friends and neighbors, too.
  • The Benefits
    • Customized Policies: your local independent agent offers unbiased advice to help you build a policy that meets the unique needs of your family or farm.
    • Peace of Mind: as your personal risk manager, an independent agent can help you identify your exposures and provide you with the reassurance that comes with the right coverage.
    • Choice: independent agents represent more than one insurance company so they can offer a wider choice of products and the policy that fits your specific needs.
    • Long Term Relationships: independent agents are a key part of the local community, committed to building long-term relationships through good old-fashioned customer service and respect for your time and privacy.
    • Value: with access to a variety of insurance companies, an independent agent can ensure that you are getting the best policy for the money that you spend.

Products Offered

Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Farm and Ranch Insurance

Operating Territory

www.grange.com
(425) 448-9190​
8561 154th Ave NE
Suite 250
Redmond, WA 98052​
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