Our story
Who we are
EMC provides insurance products in more than 40 states. Our commitment extends beyond just coverage. We’re working to make doing business with us easier, faster and more efficient by investing in data and technology and responsive services.
Partnering with independent agents right in your community is our way to ensure that we grasp the intricacies of your unique needs. With branch offices strategically placed across the country and team members located in nearly every state, our proximity is more than a geographical advantage—it’s a commitment to understanding your business and developing the expertise to protect it.
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Our culture
While being surrounded by a bunch of people who think insurance is cool is its own reward, our culture is so much more than just insurance. It’s about relationships, inclusion and connecting as a work community.
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Mission and purpose
Our mission is fundamentally human: To improve lives. Rooted in our values, we’re unwavering in our commitment to the success of our policyholders and agency partners, safeguarding the wellbeing of the businesses and individuals we cover. It’s our way to ensure we’re fulfilling our purpose of keeping insurance human.
And speaking of values, here are ours:
How we treat each other
Integrity
Trust
Inclusion
How we treat our work
Relationships
Resilience
Our stability
In today’s changing world, we want our customers, partners, and other stakeholders to know that we’re here for the long term. EMC Insurance and EMC National Life (EMC Life) carry “Excellent” financial strength ratings from AM Best Company. Our business is built on a solid foundation, and we’ll continue growing and thriving for centuries to come.
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Our Impact
Uplifting our communities
At EMC, we uplift the communities where our team members live and work by combining philanthropy, volunteerism, and workplace giving. But what really sets us apart is the dedication of our team members, who make an impact inside and outside the walls of EMC.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
EMC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that’s representative of the customers we serve. DEIB is woven into the fabric of everything we do—from how we bring in new talent to ongoing training. Our workplace is a welcoming, inclusive space that reflects our core values.
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Environmental, social, and governance
Our long-standing commitment to corporate sustainability and responsibility further demonstrates how EMC is so much more than an insurance company. By acting responsibly in the present, we build for the future and help turn critical moments into powerful possibilities.
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News & updates
EMC's 2023 Annual Report
As a mutual insurance company, our focus is on the well-being of our policyholders, agents and communities. Read about how we delivered on our mission to improve lives in 2023 and how we’re keeping insurance human to make doing business with us easier, faster and more efficient.
EMC Expo Center to Debut at Iowa Events Center on January 1
New 10-year naming rights partnership announced for the 100,000 square foot exhibit hall and meeting space venue in downtown Des Moines.
EMC's "Excellent" Ratings Affirmed by AM Best
EMC Insurance announced today that rating agency AM Best has affirmed the "Excellent" category Financial Strength Ratings and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings for EMC Insurance and EMC Life.