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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

If you’re a farmer, a farm isn’t just where you live, it’s your business. It needs protection, just like your business would if it was in an office or a factory. Hastings Mutual’s Agri-business endorsement builds on our Businessowners policy and is what you...Full story

Lifting seems like such a simple thing — just bend down, pick up whatever it is you need to move, and put it where it needs to go. Simple things need to be done the right way, though, or they can have a bad result. Sprains, strain, ...Full story