West Virginia University (WVU) officials announced today a continued partnership with Encova Mutual Insurance Group, formerly Motorists Insurance Group and BrickStreet Mutual Insurance Co. The two companies launched a new brand July 12.
 
WVU and the WVU Foundation have been partners with BrickStreet for many years, through donations to the College of Business and Economics to develop the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship as well as donations to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics for improvements to athletic facilities.
 
That partnership continued through BrickStreet's affiliation with Motorists in 2017. Bringing these two companies together allowed them to develop an all-encompassing new brand that gives agents and policyholders a one-stop shop to provide peace of mind for every step in life's journey.
 
"We are proud to be able to support West Virginia University's academic and athletic programs," said Encova CEO Dave Kaufman. "We remain dedicated to the communities we serve, and assisting others is one of the ways we measure success."
 
Over the course of the next year, Encova will continue to update building signage, marketing materials and other collateral to reflect the new brand identity.
 
"WVU Athletics has enjoyed a long and beneficial relationship with BrickStreet Insurance," WVU Director of Athletics Shane Lyons said. "I congratulate BrickStreet and Motorists for their success, and we look forward to new and successful relationship with Encova Insurance as we welcome them to our team." 
 
West Virginia's opening game of the 2019 football season this Saturday vs. James Madison will be sponsored by Encova Insurance.
 
About Encova Mutual Insurance Group
Encova Mutual Insurance Group, formerly Motorists Insurance Group and BrickStreet Insurance, provides commercial, auto, home and life insurance.
 
A super-regional carrier ranked in the top 20 mutual insurance companies in the United States, Encova includes more than 1,200 associates writing in 28 states and the District of Columbia, premiums in excess of $1 billion, a surplus in excess of $1.46 billion and assets in excess of $4.1 billion. The group markets insurance solutions through more than 2,000 independent agencies in the Midwest, Northeast and South.