NEWS ARTICLE
July 8, 2025
Western National Named to Star Tribune 2025 Top Workplaces of Minnesota List
(Minneapolis, Minn.) Western National Insurance Group (WNIG) of Edina, Minn., has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has received this prestigious honor. Western National’s recognition as a top workplace year-over-year reinforces its commitment to fostering a culture that reflects its Core Values: Connectiveness, Empowerment, and Accountability.
“We’re incredibly proud to receive this honor again in 2025, and we are thankful to our employees for sharing their honest feedback,” said Rick Long, President and CEO of Western National. “We value our people not just for the work they do, but for the unique experiences, perspectives, and talents they bring to the table. It’s this blend of individuality and our shared purpose that fuels our culture and empowers our success.”
Minnesota employers have an opportunity to be recognized as a Top Workplace based solely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, a third-party employee engagement technology partner. The survey measures engagement, organizational health, and job satisfaction, including whether employees feel respected and supported, empowered to grow, and enabled to execute.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
Western National Insurance, headquartered in Edina, Minn., is a super-regional group of property-and-casualty insurance companies. The Group writes business through five active insurance companies—Western National Mutual Insurance Company, Western National Assurance Company, Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company, Umialik Insurance Company, and American Freedom Insurance Company — and is affiliated with Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company. Together, the affiliated Group writes over $1 billion in personal and commercial direct premium in 20 states across the Northern, Midwestern, and Western U.S. as well as in Alaska; and surety bonds in 43 states. All of the companies’ products are sold exclusively through professional independent insurance agents.
For further information, please contact:
Julia Jenson, AINS
Vice President – Communications & Business Transformation
(952) 303-8789
julia.jenson@wnins.com
