Dakota Group® Named to 2025 Ward’s 50 List for Sixth Straight Year
We’re proud to share that RAS/Dakota Group has once again earned a spot on the 2025 Ward’s 50® list of top-performing property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. This is our sixth consecutive year receiving the honor, a distinction we don’t take lightly.
Each year, Aon’s Ward Group reviews the financial results of nearly 3,000 P&C insurers nationwide. Only the companies that demonstrate consistent financial strength, solid underwriting results, and the ability to grow sustainably are included on this exclusive list. Just 50 companies make the cut. That’s fewer than 2% of all those analyzed—and we’re proud to be among them.
What It Means to Be in the Top 1%
This isn’t just about a number on a list. Being recognized by Ward’s means that we’ve passed rigorous benchmarks that speak to our core values—stability, integrity, and performance. It affirms what our partners and policyholders already know: RAS is a company that delivers, year after year.
With over 35 years of history serving the workers’ compensation insurance market, we’ve always focused on doing one thing and doing it exceptionally well. As a monoline carrier, workers’ compensation isn’t just part of our business—it’s our entire business. That focus allows us to provide specialized support, deeper expertise, and customized solutions that help our clients build safer, more productive workplaces.
A Benchmark for the Insurance Industry
Ward’s 50 is one of the most respected benchmarks in the insurance industry. The selection process, led by Aon’s Performance Benchmarking team, uses five years of data from publicly available financial statements to assess insurance companies on their long-term consistency and capital strength.
To be named to this list six years in a row demonstrates that our performance isn’t a fluke. It reflects the hard work of our team, our agents’ trusted partnerships, and our policyholders’ ongoing confidence.
Our Commitment Moving Forward
Awards are great, but what matters most to us is what we do with the trust we’ve earned. We’ll continue to bring that same level of commitment and excellence to everything we do—supporting our agency partners, protecting our policyholders, and helping businesses across the Midwest and beyond stay safe and productive.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone. We look forward to building on this momentum in the months and years ahead.