Central States Agency recognized as Grinnell Mutual top agency

Central States Agency, a part of Northwest Consultants in Buffalo Center, was recently named to the Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company President’s Club for 2011 as a top agency for the company.

Recognized by Grinnell Mutual President and CEO Steve Crawford, Central States Agency ranks among the company’s top 50 agencies and 15 farm mutual companies for outstanding production and profitability over a five-year period. President’s Club members provide insights on key insurance and business issues to board members and management staff from Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance and Grinnell Select Insurance Companies.

“Our President’s Club members provide valuable input as we seek their opinions on many topics, from product development to marketing,” said Crawford. “The dynamics of today’s insurance market continues to evolve quickly. For that reason, listening to our top agents and mutuals keeps our partnership and our service to the policyholder strong and stable.”

The agents and staff at Central States Agency will be presented with a plaque and letter of recognition from Grinnell Mutual for the agency’s notable achievement.

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, in business since 1909, provides reinsurance for farm mutual insurance companies and property and casualty insurance products for homeowners, farmowners and businessowners through nearly 1,600 independent agents in 12 Midwestern states. Grinnell Mutual is the largest primary reinsurer of farm mutual companies in North America.