
More than six decades ago, and long before niche marketing and corporate citizenship were popular business strategies, GuideOne Insurance was established upon two key philosophies that endure to this day: a commitment to social responsibility and a commitment to serving clients in select niche markets. During the mid-1940s, William N. Plymat, an insurance executive and attorney, set out to create an auto insurance firm that would insure non-drinkers at lower rates.