Since 1886
About Us
Policyholder-owned, hometown-run — for 140 years and counting.
Our story
United Mutual Insurance Company was chartered with the Illinois Department of Insurance in 1886 — this is our 140th year in business. Our original charter was Farmers Albion Mutual Insurance Company.
We serve the good people of Southern Illinois with their property and casualty needs. We look forward to serving your insurance needs, and we want your input as a policyholder.
“After all is said and done, this is your insurance company, and we are here to serve you.”
Our mission
United Mutual Insurance Company was founded with the idea in mind to be of local service to their friends and neighbors in the event they should suffer a loss. Our goal is to offer service and products to our policyholders in order to meet their insurance needs. We will strive to hold a line on costs and maintain strong reserves.
Our employees
Shane Pritchett
Manager
Pam Wiseman
Underwriting
Jennifer Michels
Accounting
Vanessa Hensley
Policy Specialist
Janice Brock
Customer Service, Billing
Matt Roosevelt
Inspector, Adjuster
David Lear
Inspector, Adjuster
Our board of directors
Left to right: Ron Kelsey; Owen Frankland, Vice President; Jeremiah Fleming; Kelly Ankenbrand; Randy Drone, President; George Fewkes; Wayne Kennard; and Kevin Wiseman. Not pictured: Gary Buchanan.
Our reinsurance partner
We currently team our policy with Grinnell Mutual out of Iowa — one of the leading reinsurance companies in the United States. They provide products such as liability insurance, earthquake, and auto coverages.