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UPDATED: Aug 20, 2020
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Company Overview:
Company History: Sentry insurance was founded in 1904 by members of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association. It was originally known as the Hardware Mutual Casualty Company; however, it changed its name to Sentry Insurance A Mutual Company in 1963. Currently Sentry covers more than 1.1 million policy holders and employs over 4,000 associates, who, on average, have a retention of 26 years. The company has 97.6% commercial claims satisfaction percentage, is the largest writer of John Deere Dealerships nationwide and has a 90% Policyholder retention.
Principle Sales Methods: Independent agents and internal sales agents
Life Annuity Business: Sentry Group offers term life and whole life insurance and a spectrum of annuity policies.
Auto Business: Sentry sells auto and motorcycle insurance policies through its subsidiary, Dairyland Insurance.
Special Business: Sentry sells a variety of business insurance policies for auto dealerships, equipment dealerships, food processors, metalworking, RV and boat dealerships, state workers’ comp programs, and truck dealerships.