The year 1898 marked the birth of The Insurance Group, an independent insurance agency that burst into the industry with an unusual philosophy of how to insure the world. Founded in the heart of the Midwest in the progressive, growing community of Columbia, Missouri, The Insurance Group embodied a typically Midwestern work ethic, code of honor, and no-nonsense practicality from day one.

About Panthera

The Insurance Group established itself upon these corporate ideals, among similar principles, which it still holds at its core today:

  • Providing more and better insurance choices for customers will improve customers’ quality of life.
  • Providing services with uncompromising compassion and integrity creates satisfied customers.

For more than 100 years, this straightforward approach to customer service and insurance coverage has allowed The Insurance Group to grow successfully in both the personal and commercial insurance realms.

Over time, it became apparent to leaders within The Insurance Group that the many hoteliers, restaurateurs, and property managers of the hospitality industry were being grossly underserved by most insurance providers, especially independent agencies. The large account sizes, higher risk, and specific, frequently-changing needs of multi-property business owners made it clear there was a need for a comprehensive hospitality industry-specific insurance provider, one that could offer unparalleled levels of personal attention and expert advice.

Thus, Panthera Hospitality Insurance was born as a division of The Insurance Group. Panthera is specifically designed to be a complete source of insurance protection to hospitality industry business owners with three or more properties, and it employs only the best and brightest insurance experts who focus solely on insurance needs of those in the hospitality field.

Panthera has become known for its trusted agents that are there for you. Our agents will take your corporate story — your details, requests, and needs — to tried and trusted carriers and “shop” on your behalf for a variety of coverage options and prices. Insurance is a tool you use to run and safeguard your business; we take the responsibility of finding an insurance carrier that’s the right fit for your company very seriously.

Our agents will also check in frequently to ensure you’re happy with your carrier and to guarantee the changing needs of your business are met at every step. As you add employees or downsize, incorporate new services, expand facilities, open new locations, or experience any other changes, Panthera will be there at your side to make sure you’re properly insured.

With the backing of financially strong insurance carriers, Panthera today applies the same Midwestern principles of value, honesty, integrity, and personal attention to the financial needs of large-market hospitality companies that The Insurance Group was humbly founded upon more than 100 years ago.