Goodville Mutual Casualty Company has once again been named one of the top 50 property and casualty insurers in the country, earning a place on the 2026 Ward’s 50® list. This marks Goodville Mutual’s 17th consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition—an achievement that reflects the dedication of our team, the strength of our independent agency partnerships, and our continued commitment to serving our valued members with financial stability and care.

“We are honored to be recognized again on the Ward’s 50® Property and Casualty Companies list,” said David Gautsche, President and CEO of Goodville Mutual. “This distinction is a testament to the consistent hard work, sound decision-making, and member-focused service demonstrated by our entire Goodville Mutual team and our partner agencies. We are grateful to Ward Benchmarking and Aon for this recognition and proud to continue earning the trust of those we serve.”

Ward Benchmarking, part of Aon, evaluates insurance companies across the United States using objective financial performance measures and quality standards. Each year, Ward analyzes nearly 3,000 property and casualty insurers to identify the top performers based on safety, consistency, and overall financial strength. Goodville Mutual is proud to be included among this select group again in 2026.

Goodville Mutual Insurance Group has earned a Financial Strength Rating of "A" (Excellent) by AM Best

November 24, 2025

We’re happy to announce some exciting news about Goodville Mutual Insurance Group following AM Best's latest evaluation. We’ve proudly retained our strong Financial Strength rating of "A" (Excellent) and an Issuer Credit rating of "a+" (Excellent), both with a Stable Outlook, highlighting our solid financial foundation and reliability in the insurance sector.

This achievement is significant for the entire Goodville Mutual Insurance Group, including Lancaster Mutual in Pennsylvania and De Smet Farm Mutual in South Dakota. These ratings confirm our ongoing strength and commitment to sustainability as we navigate today’s insurance challenges. We remain focused on providing comprehensive coverage for our members, protecting their homes, vehicles, businesses, churches, and farms across nine states, and we take pride in being a trusted partner for our community.

Goodville Mutual recognized as one of the top 50 insurers nationwide for the 16th consecutive year!

July 08, 2025

Goodville Mutual Casualty Company has been recognized as one of the top 50 insurers in the country for 2025, according to the Ward's 50® list. This achievement highlights the hard work of Goodville's exceptional team, marking the 16th consecutive year the company has earned this honor. It reflects a strong commitment to helping valued members and working alongside a dedicated group of independent agents in the industry.

David Gautsche, the President and CEO of Goodville Mutual, expressed his pride in this accomplishment, stating, “Being recognized again on the Ward's 50® Property and Casualty Companies list shows the dedication and effort of our entire team at Goodville Mutual. I’m incredibly proud of the commitment our team and partner agencies have to serve our members. A big thank you to the Wards Group for recognizing our hard work once more!”

Ward Benchmarking, a part of Aon, is known for evaluating and recognizing the best practices within the insurance industry. Every year, they analyze the financial performance of nearly 3,000 property and casualty insurance companies in the U.S. to determine which ones are the top performers.