James Merz

Westfield was founded in 1848, by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. That promise is evident today in the company’s mission to enable customers’ peace of mind and financial stability. Westfield is a regional property and casualty (P&C) insurance company with $1.9 billion in revenue and more than $6.3 billion in total assets. As one of the nation’s leading P&C companies and one of the largest non-public companies in Ohio, Westfield remains true to its vision and dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of its customers. Westfield offers personal insurance in 10 states, commercial and agribusiness insurance in 21 states and surety services in 50 states through a network of more than a thousand independent agencies. For more than 80 years, Westfield has been rated “A” (Excellent) or higher for financial strength by A.M. Best, a rating agency that focuses on the insurance industry.