July 6, 2026 | Press Releases

Ohio Mutual Celebrating 125 Years of Mutual Strength and Growth

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BUCYRUS, OH – Ohio Mutual Insurance Group is proudly celebrating its quasquicentennial at its annual Associate Appreciation Day on July 15, marking 125 years of service, stability, and commitment to its members and the communities in which they live.

Founded in 1901 as the Ohio Mutual Tornado, Cyclone and Windstorm Insurance Association, the company has been anchored in Bucyrus, Ohio since 1909. Today, the organization serves members in eight states across the Midwest and New England.

“Our focus began by serving Ohio farmers and has grown into a strong, diversified insurance group operating in eight states,” said Mark C. Russell, Ohio Mutual President & CEO. “While our scale and capabilities have evolved dramatically over 125 years, our purpose has not. This anniversary milestone serves not only as a celebration of years past, but as the foundation for a future marked by continued investment in people, technology, and progress.”

he company’s financial growth reflects decades of earned trust and disciplined, mutual-focused stewardship. In 2001, the year Ohio Mutual celebrated its 100th anniversary, Direct Written Premium (DWP) reached $100 million. And now, 25 years later, Ohio Mutual expects DWP to reach $500 million, underscoring the organization’s sustained growth, financial strength, and long term outlook.

Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, founded in 1901 and based in Bucyrus, OH, partners with nearly 500 independent agencies to distribute quality property and casualty insurance products throughout Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Ohio Mutual has maintained a rating of “A / Stable” from A.M. Best Co. for 33 consecutive years, and has been named to the “Ward’s 50” nine times since 2009. Additional company information is available at www.omig.com.

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