Corporate Impact and Responsibility

Founded in 1894, in response to a fire that destroyed a number of businesses, West Bend has been a pillar of the community for more than 130 years. Our core values of excellence, integrity, and responsibility drive our commitment to our associates, agency partners, policyholders, and neighbors, and these values shine through in everything we do. Strong environmental, social, and governance practices have been at the heart of who we are and what we do for a long time, and we’re committed to expanding these efforts.

We’re especially proud of our beautiful West Bend campus, which features 140 acres of restored natural prairie and many sustainability practices and our ongoing support to nonprofit organizations in the communities where we do business. Our board of directors, our leadership, and our associates are dedicated individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds. Their commitment to doing what’s right and positively impacting our communities truly inspires me. We continue to be guided by our core values, as well as our desire to build and nurture transformative relationships with our associates, business partners, communities, and the environment.

Heather Dunn
Corporate Impact and Responsibility Executive Lead
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Corporate Impact & Responsibility Vision Statement

We believe it’s our responsibility to positively impact our communities. We bring the Silver Lining^® to life by providing security and peace of mind through our products, services, and rewarding career opportunities. These items are at the core of our identity, as is the commitment to building and nurturing a more inclusive and sustainable future for all our communities.

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Our latest report

Throughout 2024, we maintained our commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and strong governance. Learn more in our most recent Corporate Impact and Responsibility report.

Download our full 2024 report

Corporate Impact and Responsibility Highlights

West Bend is proud to embrace policies and practices that drive positive effects for the environment, our communities, and our business stakeholders. Here we highlight some of the key environmental, social, and governance elements that are ingrained in our way of doing business.

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How we make a difference

Community involvement, sustainability practices, philanthropic pursuits, and a robust and engaging associate experience highlight some of the ways we’re making a difference in our communities.

Environmental

West Bend cares for the environment and the impact we have on the outside world. The design and efficiency of our facilities and operations is performed with thought and care and are rooted with efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle, and restore.

Social

Our associates are our greatest assets. It’s important that we attract new talent who match our corporate culture, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, offer services and resources to promote the health and well-being of our associates, and engage in community support.

Governance

Oversight is critical to the management of the company and protection of our culture. West Bend has a strong corporate governance structure that supports regulatory compliance and ethical interactions with our internal and external relationships.

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Corporate Impact and Responsibility at West Bend