Nationwide

1926

Nationwide, formerly known as Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, sold its first policy.

1928

Farm Bureau Mutual expanded its business into other states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Vermont and North Carolina.

1935

Farm Bureau Mutual acquired Life Insurance Company of America.

1955

Farm Bureau Mutual changed its name to Nationwide with the aspiration of eventually selling products from coast to coast.

1963

Nationwide pioneered a seat belt incentive, which provided 50% additional medical benefits to policyholders wearing a seat belt at the time of an automobile accident.

1969

Nationwide first used the Nationwide jingle in a national marketing campaign.

2006

The Nationwide Foundation approved a $50 million grant to Columbus Children's Hospital, the second-largest philanthropic gift made to an American hospital.

2012

Nationwide acquired Harleysville Mutual Insurance Company.

Today

Today we still answer to our members, but we protect more than just cars and Ohio farmers. We're a Fortune 100 company that offers a full range of insurance and financial services across the country. Our products include car, motorcycle, homeowners, pet, farm, life and commercial insurance. We also offer annuities, mutual funds, retirement plans and specialty health services.

Total assets:

$295.7 billion

Investments

In 2022, total investments were $123.6 billion. Net investment income of $5.0 billion in 2022 was down from $5.3 billion in 2021, driven primarily by alternative investments.

Capital strength

Nationwide's capital position is strong, enabling us to continue to serve our members and partners and grow our company well into the future.