Shelter Insurance® first opened its doors in 1946, providing affordable car insurance to Missourians. With a "policy" of integrity and customer service for the benefit of our customers, employees, agents and communities, Shelter has grown to be an industry leader in insurance and financial products and services. In fact, we are now one of the nation's most successful and financially sound regional insurance groups, with an international reinsurance operation.
Shelter Insurance Companies Mission Statement
Shelter Insurance® is an industry leader in insurance and financial products and service. Our mission is to be a profitable company, known for its integrity and customer service based on long-term growth and financial security for the benefit of our customers, employees, agents and communities.
A family of companies
The Shelter Insurance® group is made up of several companies including:
• Shelter Mutual Insurance Company
• Shelter General Insurance Company
• Shelter Life Insurance Company
• Shelter Reinsurance Company
• Shelter Financial Bank®
We employ an innovative and dedicated staff of approximately 2000 people throughout our operating area, including the staff at the Columbia, Missouri, headquarters, 20 claims-service facilities throughout the Midwest, and a network of independent adjusters nationwide.
Shelter's operating region
Shelter Insurance® operates in the heartland of the United States, with our headquarters located in Columbia, Missouri. We have agents in the 14-state region.