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      Nonprofit of the Month: Nutrition on Weekends

      April 29, 2020 - 1:42 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.Our Charitable Foundation recognizes different organizations in our six-state region that help their communities. They all offer support and...Full story
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      How The Stuff In Your Car Can Save You Money

      April 22, 2020 - 1:40 PM

      If you’re in Michigan, you probably already know about the state’s no-fault reform changes coming this July. There’s a variety of changes to who’s covered by an insurance policy, how much coverage is worth, and much more. We’ve got an entire webpage devoted to it. But people in Michigan aren’t...Full story
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      Marketing Minute: Google Maps (video)

      April 21, 2020 - 2:39 PM

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      “Adulting” And The Insurance You Need

      April 17, 2020 - 3:24 PM

      When you were growing up, how often did you think about insurance? For me, the answer is “never,” except when I was about 8 and my father got in a car accident and had to file a claim (everyone was ok, just a little shaken up). Things are a...Full story
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      How To Earn Credit Toward Your Deductible While Protecting Your Home

      April 3, 2020 - 11:58 AM

      One of the things we’re proud of here at Hastings Mutual is our long history of coverage of farms, businesses, homes, and cars in our six-state region. We’ve been in business since 1885, and have been able to look back on our legacy on our website, on Facebook (have you...Full story
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      Nonprofit of the Month: Fieldhouse Foundation

      March 25, 2020 - 1:31 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.You may remember “Field Of Dreams” as a 1989 baseball movie, but for the teens and kids at the...Full story
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      The Protection You Need When Things Probably Can’t Get Worse

      March 11, 2020 - 3:26 PM

      An umbrella policy is what you probably think it is — insurance coverage for a rainy day. This doesn’t mean insurance protection from storms, though we offer that too. In this case, a “rainy day” is an incident that costs more than your insurance normally covers.On our information page we...Full story

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      Nonprofit of the Month: Green Gables Haven

      February 26, 2020 - 3:31 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.Green Gables Haven Community Shelter has helped more than 2,000 women, children, and men since 2002. The shelter, in...Full story
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      A Complete Guide To Information Sheets

      February 20, 2020 - 3:20 PM

      It’s no secret that insurance can be complicated and confusing. There are a lot of words with specific meanings and rules your policy has to follow. Sometimes, reading an insurance policy can be like reading a book in another language.In a recent survey, only about 20% of people could identify...Full story
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      Electrical Safety At Work (video)

      February 18, 2020 - 11:19 AM

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      Nonprofit of the Month: Bulldog Pantry

      January 29, 2020 - 2:13 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.Lakeview Local Schools in Cortland, Ohio, started a new project in 2018: the “Bulldog Pantry.” The bulldog is the...Full story
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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
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      How EPLI Protects Your Business

      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

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      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
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      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
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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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