SECURA Insurance
| Company type | Mutual |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Headquarters | Fox Crossing, Wisconsin, United States |
Key people | Garth Wicinsky, President/CEO |
| Services |
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Number of employees | 1000 |
| Website | www.secura.net |
SECURA Insurance is a mutual insurance company in the United States that offers property and casualty insurance through independent insurance agents in 13 states. The company provides insurance for businesses, farms, nonprofit organizations, and special events.[1][2] The company headquarters is located in Fox Crossing, Wisconsin. SECURA employs approximately 1000 people.[3]
In 2019, SECURA moved their headquarters to a new building in Fox Crossing, about 3.75 miles (6.04 km) west of the old location in Appleton.[4]
History
Early Years and Founding
SECURA was founded in 1900 by Julius Bubolz after a massive cyclone tore through New Richmond, Wisconsin, destroying homes and businesses, killing more than 100 people, and injuring 500 others. To protect themselves and each other, 135 charter members in the Cicero Township developed The Farmers Home Mutual Hail, Tornado, and Cyclone Insurance Company of Seymour, Wisconsin. After several decades of growth, the company moved into an office building in downtown Appleton. By 1935 an auto insurance division was launched called Home Mutual Casualty Company.[5]
Gordon Bubolz Years
After graduating law school and previously working as an assistant secretary, Julius' son Gordon Bubolz became the company's second CEO in the late 1930's and maintained that position until 1981. The company moved to a new construction site on South Memorial Drive in 1963.[5] Several new companies were launched including offerings for Life Insurance, Securities and Financial services.
John Bubolz Years
In 1986, this insurance company was renamed from Home Mutual to SECURA under John Bubolz' leadership.
Recent History
Other CEO's include John Bykowski from 1997-2014,[6] and David Gross from 2014-2022. In 2019, SECURA moved their headquarters to a new building in Fox Crossing, about 3.75 miles (6.04 km) west of the old location in Appleton.[4]
Community involvement
SECURA supports a variety of community organizations by volunteering to serve on boards and committees, and by participating in fundraising efforts.[7] SECURA regularly partners with the United Way and The Boys and Girls Club.[8]
Sustainability
SECURA has a long history focused on sustainability and conservation going back when Gordon Bubolz[9] was leading the company in the mid 1900's. SECURA has a large solar field at their current headquarters that helps power their own building. SECURA earned the WELL certification becoming only the second building in Wisconsin to earn that designation.
Recognition
- “A”(Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.[10]
- Certified Great Place to Work[11] (2024)
- Ranked by independent agents as a top ten performer for Making Business Easier every year since 2006. (2006–2015)[12]
- Platinum Well Workplace Award winner by Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)[13]
References
- ^ About SECURA - secura.net
- ^ Bloomberg Business Week - SECURA Insurance
- ^ Hoovers - SECURA Insurance Companies
- ^ a b "SECURA breaks ground on new facility in Fox Crossing". Post-Crescent Media. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ^ a b Behreandt, Dennis. "4-2015 Secura Insurance-Steve Smits". Appleton Historical Society. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Meyer, Holly. "Bykowski leads Secura to success after years of struggles". The Post-Crescent. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Community involvement - secura.net
- ^ "Community involvement". SECURA. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "About Bubolz Nature Preserve | Education and Recreation". Bubolz Nature Preserve. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "SECURA Insurance, A Mutual Company - Company Profile - Best's Credit Rating Center". ratings.ambest.com. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ^ Work, Great Place To. "SECURA Insurance". Great Place To Work®. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Annual Survey Lists Top 10 Ease of Doing Business P/C Insurers". Insurance Journal. 2008-10-19. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ^ "Well Workplace Award Winners - WELCOA, Wellness Council of America". Archived from the original on 2013-04-26. Retrieved 2013-09-04.