MEM Mutual Insurance Company Maintains Strong Financial Strength Rating from AM Best
On November 6, 2025, AM Best, the preeminent credit rating agency specializing in the insurance sector, confirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) for MEM Mutual Insurance Company (MEM) along with a stable outlook. This rating reflects the agency's comprehensive assessment of an insurance firm’s financial stability and operational efficacy, underscoring the trust and credibility MEM holds within the industry.
Underlining MEM’s achievement, Roger Walleck, the President and Chief Executive Officer, remarked that this rating is a testament to the firm’s longstanding commitment to resilience and expertise in the workers' compensation arena. Having received its first A- rating in 2004, MEM has successfully maintained this standard for 21 consecutive years—a notable accomplishment in a highly competitive insurance marketplace.
AM Best evaluated MEM’s financial health based on multiple key performance indicators, mentioning the company’s ‘very strong’ balance sheet and adequate operating performance, alongside proficient enterprise risk management practices. Additionally, MEM holds a Financial Size Category Rating of IX, indicating its surplus status between $250 million and $500 million, which meets the required benchmarks for catering to certain policyholders' financial prerequisites.
The consistency reflected in MEM’s rating offers a solid reflection of its sustained financial outlook. Furthermore, back in March 2025, AM Best assigned the same strong rating to several entities under MEM's group rating unit, including Previsor Insurance Company, MEM Protect Insurance Company, MEM Shield Insurance Company, and MEM Secure Insurance Company—all received a stable outlook as well.
Founded in 1995 with a mission to reform the workers' compensation insurance scenario, MEM has evolved into a trusted partner for businesses of various sizes. Renowned for its personalized approach, MEM focuses fundamentally on ensuring workplaces remain secure and productive for its wide array of clients, boasting around 200,000 covered lives. They proudly note that they repaid the initial $5 million loan from the state of Missouri, the financial backing that fostered their establishment, highlighting their growth and trustworthiness since inception.
In a market often fraught with uncertainty, ratings from reputable agencies like AM Best are crucial. They illuminate the capability of a firm to fulfill its ongoing financial obligations to stakeholders, making such affirmations pivotal for both policyholders and the wider business environment.
As MEM continues to bolster its position in the insurance landscape, interested parties can explore more about its offerings and mission through their website at mem-ins.com, providing insight into how they can serve diverse industries in need of reliable workers' compensation insurance solutions.