Nationwide Insurance

Nationwide History

The Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance company began in 1925, and provided low-cost auto insurance to the farmers of Ohio. Over the next few years, Farm Bureau Mutual expanded to serve West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Vermont, and North Carolina. By 1934, the company had purchased a fire insurance company and began offering property insurance. It also expanded beyond farm insurance and started serving metropolitan areas as well.

By 1955, the company was serving customers in 32 states. Suddenly, its name no longer seemed appropriate, so Farm Bureau Mutual shed its small-town cloak and became Nationwide Insurance. Over the next four decades, the company continued to grow and expand, opening its International Headquarters in 1978 and launching Nationwide Financial in 1996.

Nationwide Insurance Today

Today, Nationwide Insurance is one of the largest insurance companies in the world, with over $157 billion in assets. Approximately 35,000 employees serve over 16 million policies.

The Nationwide family also includes the following companies:

• Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
• Allied Insurance
• Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance
• THI Holdings, Inc.
• Scottsdale Insurance
• Nationwide Financial Services Inc.
• Nationwide Financial Network
• Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Co.
• Nationwide Life Insurance Co.
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions
• The 401(k) Company
• TBG Financial
• Gartmore Group
• GatesMcDonald
• Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company
• Nationwide Health Plans
• Nationwide Global Holdings
• Nationwide Mutual Capital
• Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Company
• Colonial County Mutual Insurance Company
• Depositors Insurance Company
• Farmland Mutual Insurance Company
• National Casualty Company
• Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America
• Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company
• Nationwide General Insurance Company
• Nationwide Insurance Company of America
• Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company
• Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company
• Scottsdale Indemnity Company
• Nationwide Assurance Company
• Nationwide Securities, Inc.
• Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.
• Nationwide Lloyds

Products and Services

Nationwide offers a wide array of financial and insurance products. In fact, the company can serve virtually any insurance need.

Auto Insurance

Nationwide offers auto insurance for drivers in every situation, regardless of age, gender, driving history, or type of car. Highlights of Nationwide's auto insurance include:

• 24-hour emergency claims service
• Gap insurance available
• No-fault protection, where allowed by law
• Rental reimbursement
• Policies for those leasing cars

In addition to cars, Nationwide also provides coverage for the following types of transportation:

• Motorcycles
• RVs
• Boats
• ATVs
• Segways
• Snowmobiles
• Campers
• Travel trailers

However you choose to get there, Nationwide can probably insure it! Quotes are available online, in person, or by phone.

Property Insurance

Your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Property insurance can help protect that investment in case of theft, vandalism, flood, fire, or other disaster, depending on the terms of your policy. Nationwide offers the following types of property insurance:

• Home
• Renter's
• Condo insurance
• Business property

Health Insurance

Nationwide offers health insurance to individuals, families, and companies. Exact details concerning products and coverage available vary by state.

Banking Services

In addition to its insurance coverage, Nationwide also offers a variety of financial services, including:

• Mortgages
• Retirement services
• Investments
• Life insurance

Nationwide Summary

If you are looking for one company that can handle all of your insurance needs, you should consider Nationwide. From property and auto to health and life, Nationwide provides a broad range of insurance policies. That said, it is always a good idea to get quotes from numerous companies and compare them side-by-side.