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CompWest Insurance
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CompWest Insurance Company
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compwestinsurance.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2004
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CompWest Insurance Company is a specialty workers' compensation insurance provider operating as a division of AF Group, a specialty insurance conglomerate headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 2004 and serving California and select Western states, CompWest focuses exclusively on the hospitality industry, particularly hotel and lodging employers, delivering workers' compensation coverage and risk management solutions through specialized agency partners. The company benefits from AF Group's 100+ years of insurance industry experience, an A.M. Best 'A' (Excellent) financial strength rating, and positioning as part of one of the nation's largest writers of specialty insurance.

The company's core product is workers' compensation insurance coverage for hospitality businesses, with pricing determined through risk assessment based on payroll, industry classification, claims history, and other actuarial factors. No technology platform, proprietary software, or digital distribution infrastructure is disclosed in available materials; the company operates as a traditional insurance carrier. Revenue is generated through recurring workers' compensation insurance premiums.

CompWest distributes exclusively through licensed insurance agencies and brokers rather than direct-to-consumer channels. Key distribution relationships include Petra Risk Solutions, a hospitality-focused risk management agency with 35+ years of hotel industry experience, which was named CompWest's Agency of the Year for 2025. The company employs 101-250 people and operates without publicly disclosed financial metrics, functioning as a private division within AF Group's broader specialty insurance portfolio.

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CompWest Insurance is a specialty workers' compensation insurer serving the hospitality industry in California and select Western states, operating as a division of AF Group and distributing through specialized agency partners.

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101–250
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HeadquartersLansing, United States
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Lansing
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North America
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Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
workers compensation insurance, specialty insurance coverage, hospitality insurance solutions, claims management services, risk control programs
NAICS code2 codes
  • 52412
  • 524
SIC code1 code
  • 6331
Product category
Workers' Compensation Insurance
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Revenue model1 record
1Workers' Compensation Insurance Premiums
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

CompWest generates revenue through workers' compensation insurance premiums, operating as a specialty insurance provider serving employers in California and select Western states. The company is a division of AF Group and focuses on the hospitality and hotel industry segment.

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B2B
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Services
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CompWest Insurance provides workers' compensation insurance coverage to employers in California and select Western states, with a vertical specialization in the hospitality and hotel industry. Operating as a division of AF Group, the company pairs policy coverage with claims management strategies and risk control solutions, distributed exclusively through licensed agency and broker partners.

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CompWest Insurance operates as a workers' compensation provider offering coverage in California and select Western states. It functions as a division of AF Group, a specialty insurance organization with over 100 years of experience. The company provides workers' compensation insurance products as part of the broader AF Group portfolio of specialty insurance solutions.

Product and service1 record
1CompWest Workers' Compensation
CategoryWorkers' Compensation Insurance
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Partnership1 partner
1Petra Risk Solutions
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2026-03-25
Description

Petra Risk Solutions was named CompWest Insurance's Agency of the Year for 2025, recognizing strong premium performance, new business growth, and retention achievements. The agency specializes in risk management for the hospitality industry and has served hotel clients nationwide for over 35 years. Executives from both companies highlighted their collaborative partnership in the hospitality insurance sector.

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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CompWest Insurance

Workers' Compensation Insurancecompwestinsurance.com

CompWest Insurance is a specialty workers' compensation insurer serving the hospitality industry in California and select Western states, operating as a division of AF Group and distributing through specialized agency partners.

What CompWest Insurance does

CompWest Insurance Company is a specialty workers' compensation insurance provider operating as a division of AF Group, a specialty insurance conglomerate headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 2004 and serving California and select Western states, CompWest focuses exclusively on the hospitality industry, particularly hotel and lodging employers, delivering workers' compensation coverage and risk management solutions through specialized agency partners. The company benefits from AF Group's 100+ years of insurance industry experience, an A.M. Best 'A' (Excellent) financial strength rating, and positioning as part of one of the nation's largest writers of specialty insurance.

The company's core product is workers' compensation insurance coverage for hospitality businesses, with pricing determined through risk assessment based on payroll, industry classification, claims history, and other actuarial factors. No technology platform, proprietary software, or digital distribution infrastructure is disclosed in available materials; the company operates as a traditional insurance carrier. Revenue is generated through recurring workers' compensation insurance premiums.

CompWest distributes exclusively through licensed insurance agencies and brokers rather than direct-to-consumer channels. Key distribution relationships include Petra Risk Solutions, a hospitality-focused risk management agency with 35+ years of hotel industry experience, which was named CompWest's Agency of the Year for 2025. The company employs 101-250 people and operates without publicly disclosed financial metrics, functioning as a private division within AF Group's broader specialty insurance portfolio.

CompWest Insurance firmographics

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Name
CompWest Insurance
Legal name
CompWest Insurance Company
Website
https://compwestinsurance.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2004
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
CompWest Insurance is a specialty workers' compensation insurer serving the hospitality industry in California and select Western states, operating as a division of AF Group and distributing through specialized agency partners.
Ownership category
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Where CompWest Insurance is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Lansing
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

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CompWest Insurance business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services

Revenue model

  1. Workers' Compensation Insurance Premiums: CompWest generates revenue through workers' compensation insurance premiums, operating as a specialty insurance provider serving employers in California and select Western states. The company is a division of AF Group and focuses on the hospitality and hotel industry segment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

CompWest Insurance product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CompWest Insurance provides workers' compensation insurance coverage to employers in California and select Western states, with a vertical specialization in the hospitality and hotel industry. Operating as a division of AF Group, the company pairs policy coverage with claims management strategies and risk control solutions, distributed exclusively through licensed agency and broker partners.

Product overview

CompWest Insurance operates as a workers' compensation provider offering coverage in California and select Western states. It functions as a division of AF Group, a specialty insurance organization with over 100 years of experience. The company provides workers' compensation insurance products as part of the broader AF Group portfolio of specialty insurance solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

  • CompWest Workers' Compensation

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Named customers1 record

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CompWest Insurance partnerships and signals

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One partnership is on record.

  • Petra Risk SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 March 2026Petra Risk Solutions was named CompWest Insurance's Agency of the Year for 2025, recognizing strong premium performance, new business growth, and retention achievements. The agency specializes in risk management for the hospitality industry and has served hotel clients nationwide for over 35 years. Executives from both companies highlighted their collaborative partnership in the hospitality insurance sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights1 record

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

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Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CompWest Insurance M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CompWest Insurance

What does CompWest Insurance do?

CompWest Insurance provides workers' compensation insurance coverage to employers in California and select Western states, with a vertical specialization in the hospitality and hotel industry. Operating as a division of AF Group, the company pairs policy coverage with claims management strategies and risk control solutions, distributed exclusively through licensed agency and broker partners.

Is CompWest Insurance a public or private company?

CompWest Insurance is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was CompWest Insurance founded?

CompWest Insurance was founded in 2004. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is CompWest Insurance based?

CompWest Insurance is headquartered in Lansing, United States, in the North America region.

How does CompWest Insurance make money?

One revenue line is on record: workers' Compensation Insurance Premiums.

Does CompWest Insurance have an API?

No public API is recorded for CompWest Insurance.

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PR NewswireCompWest Names Kristi Houston Vice PresidentCompWest Insurance has appointed Kristi Houston as Vice President of Business Development and Operations, promoting her from her previous role as regional director. This leadership change aims to strengthen the company's strategic initiatives and agent partnerships within the California market.PR NewswireCompWest Names President's Club WinnersCompWest announced its 2024 President's Club Award winners, recognizing high-performing agent partners in California based on their results in premium, cumulative loss ratio, and premium retention in 2023. The award recipients include Alkeme Insurance Services Inc., Burnham WGB Insurance Solutions, and Rancho Mesa Insurance Services Inc. CompWest is a division of AF Group that provides workers' compensation insurance solutions in California and select Western states.PR NewswireCompWest names ALKEME Insurance its Agency of the YearCompWest, a workers' compensation provider and division of AF Group, has named ALKEME Insurance its Agency of the Year for 2023, recognizing strong premium performance, new business growth, and retention. ALKEME, founded in 2020, has completed over 40 acquisitions and operates from over 35 locations across 16 states, ranking among the top 40 largest agencies in the United States. The award highlights the partnership between the two insurance organizations as they plan to continue collaboration in the coming year.PR NewswireCompWest Insurance Names Ibraheem Mohammed Regional Manager Business DevelopmentCompWest Insurance has appointed Ibraheem Mohammed as its new regional manager of Business Development, effective immediately, to oversee large account business development targeting accounts with annual premiums over $350,000. Mohammed brings more than eight years of underwriting expertise, having previously held senior underwriter positions at The Hartford and ICW Group, and will focus on expanding CompWest's presence across California and western states. The company reported continued growth in 2020 despite market challenges and expects further expansion through 2021 and beyond.PR NewswireCompWest Recognizes Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers as 2020 Agency of the YearCompWest Insurance Company recognized Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers (PIIB) as its 2020 Agency of the Year, highlighting their three-year partnership and PIIB's commitment to customer service and feedback in the workers' compensation sector. The award specifically acknowledges PIIB's ongoing collaboration in offering workers' compensation products and services to clients in California and select Western states. Both companies expressed intentions to continue their long-term partnership.PR NewswireCompWest Insurance Adds New Business Development Consultant to Southern California TeamCompWest Insurance has hired Liz McNamara as Business Development Consultant for Southern California, expanding its insurance sales team in the region. McNamara brings over three decades of insurance industry experience, most recently serving as senior underwriter at Amtrust, and holds a Certified Property Casualty Underwriter designation earned in 1995. The company reports continued growth in 2020 despite market challenges and anticipates further expansion in 2021, driven by strong demand for workers' compensation solutions and appetite expansion across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality and other sectors.PR NewswireCompWest Insurance Completes Third Phase of 2019 Workers' Comp Class ExpansionCompWest Insurance has completed the third phase of its class expansion in California, introducing 18 new manufacturing class codes as part of over 50 new classifications added in 2019. This expansion aims to enhance the company's workers' compensation offerings and strengthen its market position amidst strong demand. CompWest's growth reflects a continuing trend of expanding its service capabilities in the region.PR NewswireCompWest Broadens Appetite In Construction, Manufacturing and Other AreasCompWest Insurance Company announced the largest expansion of its workers' compensation insurance appetite in the company's history, adding more than 50 new classification codes covering construction, manufacturing and other sectors across California and Western states. This marks the sixth consecutive year of appetite expansion, with the rollout occurring in three phases through August 2019. The company cited strong demand for its workers' compensation solutions and positioned the expansion as a springboard for continued growth in the coming months and years.PR NewswireCompWest Recognizes Top-Performing Agencies with its 2018 President's Club AwardCompWest Insurance Company recognized seven high-performing agent partners with its 2018 President's Club Award for meeting specific performance thresholds including written premium exceeding $2.25 million, a five-year cumulative loss ratio of 50 percent or less, and premium retention of 80 percent or higher. Honorees included HUB International, Marsh & McLennan Agency, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., United Agencies, Inc., Midwestern Insurance Alliance, George Peterson Insurance Agency, and Heffernan Insurance Brokers. CompWest is a member of AF Group and offers workers' compensation products and services in the western United States.PR NewswireCompWest Promotes Lila Morones to Director of ClaimsCompWest announced the promotion of Lila Morones to director of Claims on April 3, 2019. Morones has 28 years of insurance industry experience across multiple carriers and holds several industry certifications including Certified Authority in Workers' Compensation (CAWC) and Workers' Compensation Claims Administrator (WCCA). The managing director cited her leadership abilities and dedication to customer experience as key factors in her promotion.