Germania Today | Fall 2021

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years of traditions nown as the “Insurance Texans Trust,” Germania Insurance has a deep history of providing fair and honest insurance protection to Texans. The company’s founding principle, “Bear ye one another ’s burdens,” still stands true today. This year, Germania is celebrating 125 years of providing fair and honest insurance protection to our fellow Texans. We remain committed to the principle of building a stronger future for its members by maintaining the association’s strength and by offering quality insurance products to customers. “Over the past 125 years, Germania has built a strong foundation focused on customer service,” President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Ehlert said. “We are proud of our long- standing past, and we stand prepared for the opportunities that will present themselves in the years to come.”

German roots Germania was organized in 1896 as Germania Mutual Aid Association in Perry, Texas, under the leadership of Otto Rau, the first president, who was a respected business owner and banker of German heritage. At that time, insuring property in rural and small community areas was virtually impossible. The 31 founding members, including Rau, saw the need for dependable mutual insurance and committed to the principle that bearing one another ’s burdens made them all stronger. The organization was initially formed to provide protection for rural farm property in small communities against losses due to storms, fire, and lightning but has since expanded into multiple companies to provide a variety of coverages and services to policyholders across the state. Germania moved its headquarters to Brenham in 1898 and opened its current corporate office, located off Highway 290 in Brenham, in 1980. that still stand true

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