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Namestring
EMC Insurance
Legal namestring
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
Websiteurl
emcins.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1911
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersDes Moines, United States
HQ citystring
Des Moines
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
commercial property insurance, workers compensation insurance, general liability insurance, business owners policy, loss control services
NAICS code3 codes
  • Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers52412
  • Insurance Carriers5241
  • Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers52411
SIC code3 codes
  • Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance6331
  • Life Insurance6311
  • Surety Insurance6351
Product category
Commercial Insurance
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Commercial Insurance Premiums
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

EMC Insurance generates revenue through commercial insurance premiums including commercial property, liability, workers compensation, and business owners policies. As a mutual insurance company, premiums are collected from policyholders and used to pay claims and operational expenses.

emcinsurance.com
Marketing channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Commercial insurance quote-based pricing
ModelOtherBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Pricing is determined through consultation with independent insurance agents based on business type, risk profile, coverage requirements, and other factors. No public pricing tiers or rate cards available.

emcinsurance.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

EMC Insurance is a mutual insurance company that underwrites and delivers commercial insurance products (commercial property, general liability, workers compensation, business owners policy, and surety/fidelity bonds) to business customers across more than 40 states. Policies are distributed through an independent insurance agent network and supported by loss control services, claims handling, and a self-service policyholder portal. All operations are backed by a recently completed six-year core technology transformation that produced a unified, AI-ready data repository.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Strong financial results delivered in 2025 while laying foundation for future growth
Product overview1 text field

EMC Insurance operates as a mutual insurance company offering a unified portfolio of commercial insurance products and services. The core product suite includes Commercial Property Insurance, General Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance, Business Owners Policy (BOP), and Bond products, all delivered through independent insurance agents. Supporting the core offerings are add-on modules including Loss Control Services (safety resources, templates, vendor connections), Claims Management (with value-added services like medical management and subrogation), and the Policyholder Access Portal for online self-service. The company also extends its portfolio through subsidiary EMC National Life Company. All operations are supported by a recently completed six-year core transformation initiative that consolidated policy, billing, claims, workflow, and enterprise data into an AI-ready repository serving customers across more than 40 states.

Product and service7 records
1Commercial Property Insurance
CategoryCommercial Insurance
Description

Insurance coverage protecting business property against damage, destruction, or loss from covered perils. Targeted at business owners seeking protection of commercial premises, equipment, and inventory.

2General Liability Insurance
CategoryCommercial Insurance
Description

Coverage protecting businesses against third-party claims for bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury arising from commercial operations. Sold through independent insurance agents to business customers.

3Workers Compensation Insurance
CategoryCommercial Insurance
Description

Insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment. Sold to business owners across more than 40 states.

4Business Owners Policy (BOP)
CategoryCommercial Insurance
Description

Combined coverage package for small to medium businesses bundling property and liability protection into a single policy for simplicity and cost efficiency.

5Bond (Surety and Fidelity)
CategoryCommercial Insurance
Description

Surety and fidelity bonds providing financial guarantees for contract performance and business obligations for commercial customers.

6Loss Control Services
CategoryRisk Management Services
Description

Risk management resources for commercial policyholders including safety program templates, industry insights, vendor connections, safety briefs, tech sheets, forms, and service brochures to help businesses prevent and mitigate losses.

7Claims Management
CategoryClaims Services
Description

Claims handling for commercial insurance policyholders including investigation, coverage explanation, prompt payment, plus value-added services such as medical management, physical damage appraisals, and subrogation recovery.

Scale indicator2 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2024-02-18
Description

PwC served as the systems integrator for EMC Insurance's six-year core transformation project that rebuilt legacy mainframe systems including policy, billing, claims, workflows, and enterprise data across 40+ states and 10-plus products. The company invested roughly 10% of annual premium in this transformation effort.

Recent move5 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Cincinnati Financial (CINF) is a publicly-traded P&C insurance company with mutual heritage, distributing commercial and personal lines through independent agents. The most direct comparable to EMC given its similar mutual-rooted model, independent agent distribution, and mid-sized commercial P&C focus.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Travelers (TRV) is one of the largest US P&C insurers with substantial commercial lines business distributed through independent agents. Comparable in product overlap and agent distribution, but operates at significantly greater scale and capitalization than EMC.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Sentry Insurance is a mutual P&C insurance company serving businesses through independent agents. Direct comparable to EMC in mutual structure, business insurance focus, and independent agent distribution model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) is a P&C insurance company with strong commercial lines focus distributed through independent agents. Comparable to EMC in commercial P&C business mix and independent agent distribution model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The Hartford (HIG) is a major P&C insurance carrier with strong commercial lines presence distributed through independent agents and brokers. Comparable in product overlap, but operates as a much larger public company with a broader portfolio spanning group benefits.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) is a regional P&C insurer focused on commercial lines distributed through independent agents. Direct comparable to EMC in commercial P&C business mix, independent agent distribution, and mid-sized regional positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual P&C insurer distributing through independent agents across the US. Direct comparable to EMC in mutual structure, agent distribution model, and multi-state commercial lines focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Erie Indemnity is the management company for Erie Insurance, a regional mutual P&C insurer with a long history. Comparable to EMC in mutual heritage and P&C focus, though Erie primarily uses exclusive agents rather than independent agents.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Donegal Group (DGICA) is a regional mutual holding company providing P&C insurance through independent agents in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Comparable in mutual structure, agent distribution, and regional commercial P&C focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Westfield Insurance is a mutual P&C insurance company that distributes commercial and personal lines through independent agents across multiple states. Closely comparable to EMC in mutual structure, agent distribution model, and commercial lines focus.

Market position
Strengths5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI capability1 record

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Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles5 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries3 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment12 records

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

EMC Insurance

Commercial Insuranceemcins.com

EMC Insurance firmographics

Firmographics
Name
EMC Insurance
Legal name
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
Website
https://emcins.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1911
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where EMC Insurance is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Des Moines
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

EMC Insurance business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Commercial Insurance Premiums: EMC Insurance generates revenue through commercial insurance premiums including commercial property, liability, workers compensation, and business owners policies. As a mutual insurance company, premiums are collected from policyholders and used to pay claims and operational expenses.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherAnnualCommercial insurance quote-based pricing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

EMC Insurance product offering

Product offering

Core offering

EMC Insurance is a mutual insurance company that underwrites and delivers commercial insurance products (commercial property, general liability, workers compensation, business owners policy, and surety/fidelity bonds) to business customers across more than 40 states. Policies are distributed through an independent insurance agent network and supported by loss control services, claims handling, and a self-service policyholder portal. All operations are backed by a recently completed six-year core technology transformation that produced a unified, AI-ready data repository.

Product overview

EMC Insurance operates as a mutual insurance company offering a unified portfolio of commercial insurance products and services. The core product suite includes Commercial Property Insurance, General Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance, Business Owners Policy (BOP), and Bond products, all delivered through independent insurance agents. Supporting the core offerings are add-on modules including Loss Control Services (safety resources, templates, vendor connections), Claims Management (with value-added services like medical management and subrogation), and the Policyholder Access Portal for online self-service. The company also extends its portfolio through subsidiary EMC National Life Company. All operations are supported by a recently completed six-year core transformation initiative that consolidated policy, billing, claims, workflow, and enterprise data into an AI-ready repository serving customers across more than 40 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Commercial Property Insurance Insurance coverage protecting business property against damage, destruction, or loss from covered perils. Targeted at business owners seeking protection of commercial premises, equipment, and inventory.
  • General Liability Insurance Coverage protecting businesses against third-party claims for bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury arising from commercial operations. Sold through independent insurance agents to business customers.
  • Workers Compensation Insurance Insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment. Sold to business owners across more than 40 states.
  • Business Owners Policy (BOP) Combined coverage package for small to medium businesses bundling property and liability protection into a single policy for simplicity and cost efficiency.
  • Bond (Surety and Fidelity) Surety and fidelity bonds providing financial guarantees for contract performance and business obligations for commercial customers.
  • Loss Control Services Risk management resources for commercial policyholders including safety program templates, industry insights, vendor connections, safety briefs, tech sheets, forms, and service brochures to help businesses prevent and mitigate losses.
  • Claims Management Claims handling for commercial insurance policyholders including investigation, coverage explanation, prompt payment, plus value-added services such as medical management, physical damage appraisals, and subrogation recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Strong financial results delivered in 2025 while laying foundation for future growth

Companies that use EMC Insurance

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

EMC Insurance technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

EMC Insurance partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • PwCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 February 2024PwC served as the systems integrator for EMC Insurance's six-year core transformation project that rebuilt legacy mainframe systems including policy, billing, claims, workflows, and enterprise data across 40+ states and 10-plus products. The company invested roughly 10% of annual premium in this transformation effort.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

EMC Insurance competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Cincinnati Financial: Cincinnati Financial (CINF) is a publicly-traded P&C insurance company with mutual heritage, distributing commercial and personal lines through independent agents. The most direct comparable to EMC given its similar mutual-rooted model, independent agent distribution, and mid-sized commercial P&C focus.
  • Sentry Insurance: Sentry Insurance is a mutual P&C insurance company serving businesses through independent agents. Direct comparable to EMC in mutual structure, business insurance focus, and independent agent distribution model.
  • The Hanover Insurance Group: The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) is a P&C insurance company with strong commercial lines focus distributed through independent agents. Comparable to EMC in commercial P&C business mix and independent agent distribution model.
  • Selective Insurance Group: Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) is a regional P&C insurer focused on commercial lines distributed through independent agents. Direct comparable to EMC in commercial P&C business mix, independent agent distribution, and mid-sized regional positioning.
  • Auto-Owners Insurance: Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual P&C insurer distributing through independent agents across the US. Direct comparable to EMC in mutual structure, agent distribution model, and multi-state commercial lines focus.
  • Erie Indemnity: Erie Indemnity is the management company for Erie Insurance, a regional mutual P&C insurer with a long history. Comparable to EMC in mutual heritage and P&C focus, though Erie primarily uses exclusive agents rather than independent agents.
  • Donegal Group: Donegal Group (DGICA) is a regional mutual holding company providing P&C insurance through independent agents in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Comparable in mutual structure, agent distribution, and regional commercial P&C focus.
  • Westfield Insurance: Westfield Insurance is a mutual P&C insurance company that distributes commercial and personal lines through independent agents across multiple states. Closely comparable to EMC in mutual structure, agent distribution model, and commercial lines focus.

Broad incumbents

  • Travelers: Travelers (TRV) is one of the largest US P&C insurers with substantial commercial lines business distributed through independent agents. Comparable in product overlap and agent distribution, but operates at significantly greater scale and capitalization than EMC.
  • The Hartford: The Hartford (HIG) is a major P&C insurance carrier with strong commercial lines presence distributed through independent agents and brokers. Comparable in product overlap, but operates as a much larger public company with a broader portfolio spanning group benefits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

EMC Insurance social profiles

Digital presence

EMC Insurance financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

EMC Insurance leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

EMC Insurance subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

EMC Insurance funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

EMC Insurance M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments12 records

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

Frequently asked questions about EMC Insurance

What does EMC Insurance do?

EMC Insurance is a mutual insurance company that underwrites and delivers commercial insurance products (commercial property, general liability, workers compensation, business owners policy, and surety/fidelity bonds) to business customers across more than 40 states. Policies are distributed through an independent insurance agent network and supported by loss control services, claims handling, and a self-service policyholder portal. All operations are backed by a recently completed six-year core technology transformation that produced a unified, AI-ready data repository.

Is EMC Insurance a public or private company?

EMC Insurance is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was EMC Insurance founded?

EMC Insurance was founded in 1911. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is EMC Insurance based?

EMC Insurance is headquartered in Des Moines, United States, in the North America region.

How does EMC Insurance make money?

One revenue line is on record: commercial Insurance Premiums.

Who are EMC Insurance's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Cincinnati Financial, Sentry Insurance, The Hanover Insurance Group, Selective Insurance Group, Auto-Owners Insurance, Erie Indemnity, Donegal Group and Westfield Insurance. Broad incumbents are Travelers and The Hartford.

Does EMC Insurance have an API?

No public API is recorded for EMC Insurance.

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Insurance Business AmericaSix-year core transformation reshapes a national mutualEMC Insurance completed a six-year, all-at-once core transformation that rebuilt its legacy mainframe systems—including policy, billing, claims, workflows, and enterprise data—across more than 40 states and 10-plus products. The company invested roughly 10% of annual premium in the effort and worked with PwC as its systems integrator, while deliberately shifting technical control in-house over time to reduce reliance on costly external statements of work. Six years on, the transformation has reshaped EMC's operating model, with adoption shifting from initial resistance to demand for faster execution, and the company now positioned its unified, AI-ready data repository as a long-term competitive asset.The Des Moines RegisterDes Moines' EMC Insurance selling its life insurance divisionEMC Insurance is selling its ownership interest in EMC National Life Insurance Company to Avocet Partners to allow EMC to focus on its core commercial property and casualty business. Avocet Partners plans to retain the 80 current employees in Des Moines and intends to significantly grow the business, which held $15.3 billion in life insurance in force as of 2024.AxiosThe secret names behind these 3 Des Moines buildingsThree Des Moines buildings are given nicknames: EMC Insurance Building resembles Absolut Vodka, American Equity looks like R2-D2, and Northwestern Trailhead is called McDonald's. The trailhead shelter will have a ribbon cutting on Sept. 18.GlobeNewswireEMC Insurance Companies Moves to Update Its Agency Distribution Management Systems with SaaS to Support Optimized Agent ExperiencesEMC Insurance Companies selected Duck Creek Distribution Management, a SaaS solution, to optimize agent relationships. The company cited the software's functionality as a key factor in modernizing its agency management systems. EMC, with over 2,400 employees, plans to use the system as it expands.GlobeNewswireEMC Insurance Group Inc. Shareholders OverwhelminglyEMC Insurance Group Inc. shareholders overwhelmingly approved its acquisition by Employers Mutual Casualty Company for $36 per share in cash. Approximately 68% of unaffiliated shares and 94% of all shares present voted in favor. The deal is expected to close on September 19, 2019, subject to customary conditions.PR NewswireBragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that it is Investigating the Boards of Directors of Oritani Financial Corp., United Financial Bancorp, OMNOVA Solutions, and EMC Insurance Group on behalf of StocBragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announced on September 6, 2019 that it is investigating potential stockholder claims against the boards of four companies involved in proposed mergers: Oritani Financial Corp. (valued at $740 million, buyer: Valley National Bancorp), United Financial Bancorp (valued at $759 million, buyer: People's United Financial), OMNOVA Solutions (buyer: Synthomer plc), and EMC Insurance Group (valued at $356 million, buyer: Employers Mutual Casualty Company). The investigations focus on whether the boards violated federal securities laws or breached fiduciary duties by failing to conduct a fair process and whether the proposed transactions undervalue the companies.GlobeNewswireLeading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends EMC Insurance Group Inc. Shareholders Vote “FOR” Proposed TransactionISS recommended that EMC Insurance Group shareholders vote 'FOR' Employers Mutual Casualty's proposed acquisition of all remaining EMCI shares. The $36 per share price represents a 50% premium to the last trading price of $23.99. The special meeting is set for September 18, 2019.GlobeNewswireEMC Insurance Group Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash DividendEMC Insurance Group Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable September 3, 2019, to shareholders of record as of August 27, 2019. The company has paid this dividend since becoming publicly held in 1982 and has never reduced it. A shareholder vote on Employers Mutual's proposed acquisition is scheduled for September 18, 2019.GlobeNewswireEMC Insurance Group Inc. Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Announces Special Meeting Date in Connection With Proposed TransactionEMC Insurance Group filed a definitive proxy statement and set a September 18, 2019 special meeting for its proposed acquisition by Employers Mutual Casualty Company. The deal pays $36 per share in cash, a 50% premium to the last trading price, and requires a majority of minority shareholder approval.GlobeNewswireEMC Insurance Group Inc. Reports 2019 Second Quarter and Six Month ResultsEMC Insurance Group reported net income of $1.3 million ($0.06 per share) for Q2 2019 and $34.8 million ($1.61 per share) for the first six months, up from losses in 2018. GAAP combined ratios were 108.5% and 102.1%, and management reaffirmed its non-GAAP operating income guidance of $1.35 to $1.55 per share.