Ansay & Associates Joins Forces with Bautch Insurance

BAUTCH HAS SERVED THE ALMA, WI AREA SINCE 1947

PORT WASHINGTON, WI – Ansay & Associates – one of the leading independent insurance agencies in Wisconsin – is announcing a new partnership, this time with Bautch Insurance Company. Both companies are family-owned, with Ansay & Associates celebrating its 75^th Anniversary this year, while Bautch has been in business for 74 years. The synergies between two long-time, successful, independent agencies promises success for many more years to come.

“It’s rare to find the combination of values, dedication to the community, and resources that an agency like Bautch has,” said Ansay & Associates Chairman & CEO Mike Ansay. “That’s why we’re so pleased at this opportunity to join forces and provide even more services and care to customers in such an important region of the state.”

Vicki Schultz will continue to lead the office in Alma, which will become part of Ansay & Associates’ Eau Claire region. She will report to Ansay & Associates Executive Vice President Toby Dutter, who manages the Eau Claire region. Additionally, part-time employees Sonja Bautch and Dorothy Peterson will continue in their roles as Personal Lines Service Advisors, and Betty Glander will continue to be a smiling face and support the office with her many talents.

Current customers of Bautch Insurance will not experience any disruption in services. Bautch Insurance offers a mix of Commercial and Personal Lines, including: Auto, homeowners, flood, business, excess liability, life and disability insurance.

“Vicki and her team are well known in the area for their professionalism, expertise, and resourcefulness,” Dutter said. “Partnering with Bautch Insurance will allow us to continue to deliver best-in-class customer care while also deepening the range of offerings available to customers, both old and new.”

Bautch Insurance Company will become “Bautch Insurance, a Division of Ansay & Associates” effective immediately.

About Ansay and Associates

Ansay & Associates serves over 5,000 Wisconsin businesses and 20,000 individual customers, ranking #55 on the Insurance Journal’s 2020 Top 100 P/C Agencies list. It was also named one of 2020’s “Best and Brightest Workplaces” by the National Association for Business Resources, earning a “Best of the Best” designation for medium-sized companies.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Rachel Ansay at 262-387-8626 or email rachel.ansay@ansay.com