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    • What To Do When The Power Goes Out

      January 22, 2020 - 1:32 PM
      At Hastings Mutual, we’ve got a long history with insurance coverage for windstorms. The company was actually formed as the Michigan Mutual Tornado, Cyclone, and Windstorm Company in 1885, after cyclones struck Hastings and the surrounding area twice in three years, causing about $225,000 in damage (roughly $5.7 million today).These...Full story

    • Employment Practices Liability Insurance

      January 9, 2020 - 1:14 PM

      When you think of keeping your workplace safe, you probably think of goggles and gloves, or secure computer passwords. But there’s another way you can make sure your company is protected: with EPLI. EPLI stands for employment practices liability insurance. It covers employment-related lawsuits, like discrimination or sexual harassment, for...Full story

    • Nonprofit of the Month: The Potter’s House

      December 19, 2019 - 10:30 AM
      The Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation recognizes the contributions of nonprofit organizations in the communities we serve. Each month, we’ll honor one of those organizations as our Nonprofit of the Month.The young adults who attend The Potter’s House English Language Learner (ELL) Program are from countries around the world:...Full story

    • Managing Farmer Stress

      December 12, 2019 - 10:11 AM
      Work-related stress comes with every job, no matter what you do or how much you earn. This can include physical strain, like repetitive motion, and mental or emotional stress, like being required to perform work that doesn’t fit a worker’s knowledge, abilities, or interests. Though experts suggest exercise, time management...Full story

    • Self-Storage: What You Need To Protect Your Stuff

      December 4, 2019 - 1:09 PM

      Mini-warehouse, self-storage… whatever you call it, it’s a place to put your stuff. If you’re renting a storage unit, your possessions are likely covered by your personal insurance policy — talk to your independent insurance agent...Full story

    • Nonprofit of the Month: Down Syndrome Association of the Valley

      November 26, 2019 - 11:10 AM

      The Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation recognizes the contributions of nonprofit organizations in the communities we serve. Each month, we’ll honor one of those organizations as our Nonprofit of the Month.

      September is time for...Full story

    • The Personal Touch In Insurance

      November 21, 2019 - 1:06 PM

      When is the last time you visited a bookstore? Even if you’re not a serious reader, maybe you stopped in to pick up a magazine, or even get a cup of coffee, if the store offered it. Perhaps while you were standing in...Full story

    • Wine Insurance: Protection For Your Favorite Vintner

      November 13, 2019 - 1:22 PM

      Insurance isn’t something most people spend much time thinking about (except us here at Hastings Mutual, of course). When you do think about it, it’s to get your house and car protected from damage or injury. We’ve also talked about business coverage for...Full story

    • How Senior Drivers Can Protect Everyone On The Road

      November 6, 2019 - 1:08 PM

      When I got my driver’s license at 16, I remember a feeling of freedom. It would be a while before I owned a car, but now at least I had the opportunity to go where I wanted when I wanted. It’s a feeling...Full story

    • Nonprofit of the Month: YMCA of Barry County

      October 30, 2019 - 1:19 PM

      The Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation recognizes the contributions of nonprofit organizations in the communities we serve. Each month, we’ll honor one of those organizations as our Nonprofit of the Month.

      The YMCA of Barry...Full story