Western National Insurance Group recently announced that Davenport-based Mel Foster Insurance has been named one of the group’s Commercial Lines Circle of Excellence Agencies for 2026.
The Commercial Lines Circle of Excellence Award annually recognizes agencies that have had superior performance in commercial lines and demonstrate a strong partnership with the Group. Based on long-term profitability and growth, and the most recent year’s performance, including new business production, the agencies on this list come from states across our footprint and represent the top 10% for commercial lines’ performance for our Group. Mel Foster Insurance’s place among this list is a testament to the overall quality of the agency’s insurance professionals and their commitment to meeting the needs of their insurance clients.
“Being recognized as a Circle of Excellence Agency for the fifth consecutive year is a significant honor for our team. This achievement reflects the strength of our long-standing partnership with Western National and the consistent dedication of our professionals to delivering strategic, high-quality solutions for our clients. We’re proud of the trust our clients place in us and remain committed to driving continued growth and excellence in the years ahead,” said Marc Engels, president of Mel Foster Insurance.
Western National Insurance Group, headquartered in Edina, Minn., is a super-regional group of property-and-casualty insurance companies. The group writes business through six active insurance companies — Western National Mutual Insurance Company, Western National Assurance Company, Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company, Umialik Insurance Company, American Freedom Insurance Company, and affiliate, Michigan Millers Insurance Company. Together, the affiliated group writes over $1 billion in personal and commercial direct premiums 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.
Locally owned and operated, Mel Foster Insurance is a full-service, independent agency with specialized professionals in the areas of business risk management, employee benefits, individual/group retirement planning, and personal insurance. Founded in 1932, it represents over 25 of the region’s most financially stable insurance carriers and offers coverage for residential and commercial clients. Visit Mel Foster Insurance for more information. Connect with Mel Foster Insurance on Facebook or LinkedIn.
