operating through a network of independent agents, we provide insurance protection to individuals, businesses and organizations. our complete line of products includes commercial insurance, personal insurance, life insurance and surety bonds. we are licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 43 states, plus the district of columbia, and as a life insurer in 28 states. our subsidiary, united life insurance company, is licensed in 36 states, represented by more than 900 independent life insurance agencies and rated "a-" (excellent) by a.m. best company. our products are marketed principally through our home office in cedar rapids, iowa, and four regional locations: the denver regional office in westminster, colorado; the gulf coast regional office in galveston, texas; the east coast regional office in pennington, new jersey; and the west coast regional office in rocklin, california. other offices are maintained in new orleans, louisiana, and lock haven, pennsylvania.