Our Corporate Responsibility Story

Doing good for others is part of our mission to serve our customers, our associates, our community and the environment around us. As we reflect on 137 years in business, it becomes clear that our tradition of giving back is deeply rooted in who we are as an organization.

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The Company That Cares

We put our customers, people, community and the environment at the center of everything we do, and it is our privilege to put our financial strength to work for them. We are determined to continue demonstrating all the ways we care.

Community Support Over Five Years¹

$71 Million

Clients, Policyholders & Account Owners

6.3 Million

AI Training Course Registrations

1,000+

Online Training Courses Offered to Associates

1,400+

Average Employee Tenure²

10.1 Years

Reduction in Paper Waste

20%

Western & Southern Team at the Walk MS event in 2024.

We Care About Our Community

We consider Cincinnati the best place to live, work and celebrate life. We invest in programs and organizations that put people first and advance the common good.

Our Community

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We Care About Our People

We support our associates, providing meaningful and challenging work, development opportunities and generous benefits.

Our People

We Care About Our Customers

We care about our customers and want to ensure their experience is everything they deserve and expect. Each and every day, we put the heart of the customer at the heart of our business.

Our Customers

We Care About Our Environment

Our commitment to the environment is a shared endeavor – across our company, within our city and around the globe.

Our Environment

Our Company Financials

Our family of companies continues to grow to meet our customers' needs through superior service and an ever-expanding range of insurance, investment and retirement solutions.

Our Annual Report

Our Impact in Cincinnati

We take pride in making a difference in our community. The Alpaugh Family Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati studied the impact we are making and created an economic impact study to measure the effect of our organization’s expenditures on the community.

Our Economic Impact

Corporate Achievements

Discover what differentiates us in the business of financial services. We celebrate these recognitions and accomplishments along with you — our policyholders, customers, clients and associates — because you are the foundation of our success.

Ranked No. 310 on Fortune 500^® List³

Named One of the Top Learning & Development Programs

2025 Military Friendly Top 10 Employer and Employees

Designated a Top Military Friendly^® Employer

Our Awards & Recognition

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Our Corporate Responsibility Report highlights our efforts to create value for you and the communities we serve. Accomplishing our mission relies on key practices and policies designed to leave a positive impact on you, our communities and the world.

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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

¹Categories of causes and needs supported by Western & Southern’s corporate foundation, associates, charitable fundraising campaigns, and community sponsorships.

²Associate figure represents associates in our home office and does not include Gerber Life or field associates.

³From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media (USA) Corporation All rights reserved. Used under license., Fortune and Fortune 500 are registered trademarks of Fortune Media (USA) Corporation and are used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media (USA) Corporation are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of Western & Southern Financial Group.

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