If you’re in the computer business, you’re immediately familiar with the acronym “MFA.” If not, you’ve probably heard the term “multi-factor authentication” at some point. You might have had to take part in multi-factor authentication the last time you logged in at work, for...Full story

There are three main kinds of insurance that we offer here at Hastings Mutual: Commercial (aka business), Personal (home and auto), and Farm. We call them lines of business. If you look through our website or talk with our local independent ...Full story

A big part of insurance isn’t simply putting together an insurance policy or trying to make a sale. It’s reducing risk. If you’re driving safely, using appliances in your house by following the manufacturer’s instructions, and keeping your surroundings clean, there is less of...Full story

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.

St. Martin’s Healthcare is the...Full story

This weekend is the series of shopping-related “special days” that some shoppers and retailers hold to, while others ignore entirely. There’s Black Friday for huge deals on big-ticket items (and huge crowds early in the morning) and Cyber Monday for online shopping. In between...Full story

Fortunately for me, I have never had to return to work after a serious injury. But it happens to many people every year (it’s part of what FMLA, or the Family Medical Leave Act, is for). Even if you’ve been preparing for your return...Full story

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are often seen in two places:

1. A big backyard, where they’re fun to drive around and get a little muddy.
2. A farm, where they’re used to haul small loads and get people from place to place quickly.

Of course, they’re found...Full story

There are a lot of vehicles on the road every single day, and if you’re driving a vehicle owned by your company, you have two audiences to keep in mind. You want to make sure you and any of your passengers are safe. And you also ...Full story

It’s called a “bundle,” and it can save you money. Having a Hastings Mutual Homeowners policy, a Personal Auto policy, and a Personal Lines Umbrella policy can help protect you and your family. Having more than one is a bundle. At Hastings Mutual, it means you’re eligible...Full story

Let’s say you’re looking for an insurance company. Maybe you just bought a new car, and you want great coverage. Perhaps you’re finally opening the small business you’ve always dreamed of starting, and you need to make sure it’s protected from weather and internet...Full story

November is Drowsy Driving Prevention Month, which makes a lot of sense — it’s when the time change happens, and the days get shorter. But schedules remain the same, and tiredness behind the wheel can be dangerous or even fatal.

The National Highway Traffic Safety...Full story

If you’re reading this blog post, you probably use email. It might be at your job, to communicate with co-workers on the other side of the building or the other side of the country. Or it could be at home, with family and friends. ...Full story

Even if you’re working on a completely organic farm, you’re using chemicals in and around your fields. It’s probably possible to operate without any hazardous chemicals of any kind, but it’s a difficult task in what is already a difficult line...Full story

At Hastings Mutual, insurance is discussed every single day — it’s the business the company is in, after all. But if you’re like most people, you only think about insurance a few times a year: if tragedy strikes and there’s a need to file...Full story

Since I started at Hastings Mutual, I have seen several people retire from the company. That’s no surprise; most people retire from the workforce eventually. But it always is kind of a loss — each person has a unique voice and way of looking ...Full story

“The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can’t ask his patients what is the matter — he’s got to just know.”

Massive storms — thunder, lightning, heavy snow — can knock your power out for hours, even days. That can be more than an inconvenience, especially when it comes to keeping your food cool and in good enough condition to store and eat.The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that food can...Full story

“Hot work” uses heat in a manufacturing process or as part of specific activities. Some people work with heat consistently and there are safeguards in place to protect against fire and flame.

But that’s not hot work as it’s defined by the loss control and safety specialists at Hastings Mutual....Full story

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...Full story