NU Online News Service, Jan. 20, 10:05 a.m.EST

Grange Insurance is the newest member of the Trusted Choiceconsumer branding program for independent insurance agents andbrokers.

Grange, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, joined 57 otherinsurance companies nationwide as a Trusted Choice companypartner.

“Grange Insurance is well respected and well known byindependent insurance agents and their customers in Ohio and 12other states,” said Dave Evans, TrustedChoice executive director, in a statement. “By joining theTrusted Choice brand, Grange is making an investment in its futureand the independent insurance agency system while building on areputation for providing excellent, 'hassle-free' customerservice.”

Grange Insurance has $1.3 billion in annual revenuesand $2 billion in assets. It is rated “A (Excellent)” by A.M.Best.

The company partners with independent agents offering auto,home, life, and business insurance protection to policyholders inGeorgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota,Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, andWisconsin.

“We are pleased to join Trusted Choice, a program that alignsperfectly with our long-standing commitment to independent agents,”said Doug Sharp, Grange Insurance vice president of sales &state management.

Trusted Choice was launched by the Independent Insurance Agents& Brokers of America and several independent agency companiesto highlight the benefits that independent agencies and brokeragefirms offer consumers: choice of companies, customization ofpolicies, and advocacy support.