West Bend Mutual Insurance, known as The Silver Lining, has been writing property and casualty insurance since 1894 through independent agents across the United States. Headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin, they write personal, commercial, and farm coverage and have built a strong reputation for claims service — their DirectConnect line is available 24/7, and their online policyholder portal handles payments and policy management without requiring a call. West Bend holds an A (Excellent) rating from AM Best and is a consistent top-workplace recipient, which tends to produce lower turnover and more experienced claims and service staff.