FARGO, N.D. - For the fourth consecutive year and the fifth time in the past six years, Nodak Mutual Insurance Company has been named to the 2016 Ward's Top 50 Property/Casualty Insurance Companies. Ward's annually recognizes the top 50 performing insurance companies out of more than 3,000 doing business in the United States.

 “I am truly grateful and proud that Nodak Mutual Insurance Company has once again been identified by Ward's as a Top 50 performing property and casualty company. To once again be a member of this outstanding group of companies from across the United States is an honor,” said Nodak Mutual Insurance Company CEO Jim Alexander.

 “It takes a tremendous amount of focus by our organization on profitable growth, risk management, sound underwriting and a commitment to excellence to achieve this distinguished honor four years in a row. I also want to express my gratitude to our board, employees, agents and our policyholders who all contribute to the success of our organization,” Alexander added.

Nodak Mutual Insurance Company, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, is the largest domestic property/casualty insurer in the state of North Dakota. It has a statewide force of over 60 agents and serves more than 27,000 North Dakota policyholders.

The 2016 Ward’s 50 list recognizes companies that have achieved outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performance over the last five years, from 2011 to 2015. For more information about the Ward Group and the Ward’s 50, visit www.wardinc.com.