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The Value Of Cyber Security

June 24, 2021 - 1:48 PM

We recently had a meeting with some of our agent partners online, talking about our relationships and business. The good news was that, by now, everyone is pretty familiar with the technology, and there were no problems using a computer for the meeting.
The bad news was something one of the...Full story
Mind The GAP In Your Car Insurance

June 23, 2021 - 10:09 AM

Local independent insurance agents we work with sometimes ask us about “GAP coverage” for their clients. It has nothing to do with clothing; instead, it’s all about what your car is worth if there’s a total loss.
What is GAP coverage?
Here’s our summary of it:
We’ll pay...Full story
What Children Are Doing To Protect You On The Road

June 17, 2021 - 2:32 PM

It’s an old story: you’re driving home on the route you take every day. It’s late in the afternoon and there’s not much traffic. It feels like you can relax a bit, so when you hear the sound of a new text on your phone, you...Full story
How To Reduce Your Risk Of Barn Fires

June 15, 2021 - 1:24 PM

A barn fire can be one of the most devastating experiences you ever have on your farm. If it does happen, our Farmowners coverage helps pay the replacement cost for outbuildings and other expenses related to the loss of a barn.
Your Hastings insurance coverage is an excellent tool for...Full story
The High Price Of Lumber

June 10, 2021 - 2:16 PM

You may have heard about the high price of lumber this summer. Analysts aren’t exactly sure why it’s happening — maybe an increase in demand now that some work is starting to return to the level it was before the COVID-19 lockdowns. Perhaps it’s because of transportation issues, or taxes.
No...Full story