100 Years of Helping People Plan for the Future and Protect What Matters Most

In 1925, a group of Illinois farmers came together to provide fire and lightning insurance, helping to ensure their farms and crops would be protected. Over the next century, the companies known as COUNTRY Financial® grew to offer a diverse range of personal and business insurance products, as well as retirement and investment services. Today COUNTRY serves nearly one million clients in 19 states.  

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Thank you to our clients, representatives and employees

We wouldn’t be here today without the clients who trust us to be there when they need us most. We honor and celebrate the decisions that got us to where we are today, and are making long-term, strategic decisions to ensure we continue serving clients for the next 100 years. 

We show up for our clients

"Our new house, we love it. We were the first ones on Butte Falls Highway to get into our house. This is a prime example of having a good insurance company that's there for you. COUNTRY Financial showed up for us."

— The Dillingham Family, COUNTRY Financial Client, nine months after losing their home in a wildfire

100 years in 100 seconds

COUNTRY has a rich history of innovation and strategic growth. Over the years, our focus has remained the same – on our clients. COUNTRY clients experience more that life has to offer because they are supported by a representative who understands their unique needs and is backed by a team of experts and a suite of insurance and investment products. Watch the 100 Years in 100 Seconds video to learn how our family of companies, along with our products and services, evolved to fit our clients’ changing needs.

From humble beginnings to an award-winning company

1925

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The Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Company chartered to provide fire insurance on farm buildings and contents.

1949

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The agency force was established in all Illinois counties and had 400 full-time agents.

1961

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The Country Companies main headquarters moved from 43 E. Ohio, Chicago, IL to 1705 N. Towanda Ave., Bloomington, IL.

2000

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The Country Companies new corporate identity and expansion into the financial services market was announced.

2008

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COUNTRY Insurance and Financial Services becomes COUNTRY Financial. 

2025 and beyond

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100 years of proudly providing a full suite of insurance products and financial services to families across 19 states.

Who we are

Star recommendation for support

9 out of 10 recommend us*

We work hard to provide the best support possible. We're honored to have more clients return every year.

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We meet you where you are

Our offices and representatives are right in your community, ensuring we understand and cater to your local needs with in-person support whenever you need it.

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Trust in a century of excellence

Our strong performance over the last 100 years demonstrates our reputation has been built through consistent service.

Want to learn more?

For 100 years, COUNTRY Financial employees and representatives have been helping individuals and their families achieve financial security.

COUNTRY Financial® is a family of affiliated companies (collectively, COUNTRY) located in Bloomington, IL. Learn more about who we are.

*Based on a 2023 survey.