Westfield began as Ohio Farmers Insurance Company in 1848 when a group of farmers joined forces to insure their properties.

[3] Based in Westfield Center, Ohio, the company employs over 2,400 nationwide, including 1,500 in its home office.

Westfield's products are distributed through a network of more than 1,000 independent insurance agents.

The company also owns the Westfield Country Club, a 36-hole championship golf course that hosted the Junior PGA Championship until 2007.

[citation needed] The company sponsors Straight "A" All-Stars with the Cleveland Cavaliers.