WESTFIELD CENTER, OH--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 16, 2008 -- Westfield Insurance of Westfield Center, Ohio, has launched two business insurance blogs -- Information Security and Loss Control -- with all content provided by Westfield Insurance experts. The launch of the blogs coincides with the unveiling of an updated Website design of www.WestfieldInsurance.com.

Mike Rossander, corporate information security manager for Westfield Insurance, authors the Information Security Blog at www.Infosec.WestfieldInsurance.com. Rossander will lead the discussion on security-related topics relevant to individuals and businesses, including tips to help uphold the privacy and security of confidential information.

Westfield Insurance senior risk control representatives Lisa Mundt and Jay Gumbrecht have teamed up to co-author the Loss Control Blog at www.LossControl.WestfieldInsurance.com. Mundt and Gumbrecht will discuss a wide range of risk management and loss prevention topics, to help businesses manage and reduce potential risks thus reducing loss.

The new Website design features improved site functionality and navigation, providing more convenient access to information on farm insurance, business insurance, personal home and car insurance, and managing risks. The site also provides access for customers to online bill pay and claims information.

"Our customers are searching online for information to help them make better informed decisions when it comes to buying insurance," said Gary Christy, marketing director for Westfield Insurance. "The blogs launch and Website update are part of Westfield's ongoing efforts to provide valuable, useful information that is easily accessible to our customers."

About Westfield Insurance

In business for 160 years, Westfield Insurance, a member of Westfield Group, provides commercial and personal insurance in 18 states and surety services to customers in 28 states. Westfield is one of the nation's 50 largest property and casualty insurance groups, represented by a network of over 1,200 independent insurance agencies. Westfield Group provides banking through Westfield Bank(SM) and agency support through Westfield Services, Inc. Learn more about Westfield Insurance at www.WestfieldInsurance.com.

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     Gary Christy
     Executive, Branding & Marketing Services
     garychristy@westfieldgrp.com
     800-243-0210, extension 6640
      
     Terri Grimm
     Manager, Marketing Communications
     terrigrimm@westfieldgrp.com
     800-243-0210, extension 6055