SIDNEY — Safeco Insurance has recognized Ruese Insurance Agency Inc., of Sidney, with a Safeco Premier Partner Program award for performance and partnership.

Fewer than 10 percent of independent insurance agencies countrywide that sell Safeco personal lines products receive this honor.

The program recognizes an agency’s success and its commitment to serve customers as a trusted adviser.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Safeco Premier Partner agency,” said Rudy Keister, vice president of the Ruese Insurance Group. “Ruese Insurance Agency Inc. has represented Safeco Insurance for (more than) 20 years, and we take pride in our strong working relationship and our shared commitment to helping our customers protect what matters most to them.”