A construction site is a big place, with a lot of people doing a lot of different things. Even if it’s just a plumber and an assistant on the job, they probably have to be in several different parts of their customer’s house. They probably ...Full story

In the U.S., vehicles have been required to include seat belts since 1968. In many states, drivers are now required to use the seat belts or risk a fine or traffic citation. It’s a safety measure that has been successful in reducing traffic fatalities ...Full story

Electrical safety is invaluable for most people every day. It certainly is for you and me — after all, without a safe source of electricity, I wouldn’t have been able to add this blog post to our website, and you couldn’t read it.

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Here at Hastings Mutual, we’re on the phone every day to collect information and answer questions — yes, we’re glad to see your emails and Facebook messages, but we still answer the phone too! It’s often faster and easier, and it can be...Full story

You have your Hastings Mutual Homeowners insurance policy to protect your personal property when something goes wrong, like a fire or a lightning strike. You can supplement your Homeowners policy with the additional coverages we call Homeowners Coverage Plus.

One...Full story

A supply chain is what keeps your business going — as the name suggests, it’s the link between what you need, like raw materials, and the other businesses that are getting it to you. Like anything that relies on other people, there’s always...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.

Veterans Matter was established for one reason: to put American military veterans in permanent housing. Founded in 2012, Veterans...Full story

Maybe it starts with a wet spot in the lawn. Once in a while, you walk past and tell yourself you need to take a look at it. The ground gets a little softer as time goes on… until one day there’s no water pressure in your house. The line ...Full story

We all spent a lot of time at home over the past few years! If you're like a lot of home owners, you discovered (or rediscovered) that you can have have plenty of fun at home, especially if there’s a pool in your backyard — that is, unless ...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.

Mental illness affects an estimated 22% of American adults. Experts designate many conditions, or disorders, as mental illness, including...Full story

March is Women’s History Month, and this month I’m meeting the women here at Hastings who work with your local independent insurance agent. Though it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other in person, I got to know them a little better when putting this blog post together. Let...Full story

If you own a business, you know you need insurance for your company. It protects you if something goes wrong with your building, the materials you use to make the product you sell, and your finished products. Our foundational Businessowners policy is a great starting point.

Here’s something else your...Full story

If you’ve had a Hastings Mutual policy for more than a year, you’ve seen the term “renewal.” It shows up on your invoice when it’s time to pay your premiums, and it means that you’re continuing the coverage you had last year or even the coverage you...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.

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When you want to buy insurance, you want a policy that’s inexpensive and that covers your needs. You could buy directly from an insurance provider, but how do you know you’re getting the appropriate coverage? If there’s a change in your situation or...Full story

I’ve never lived in Alaska, but I have friends who did. They said one of the tricks to living there is to forget about having a car, and instead drive a snowmachine (their word — I call it a snowmobile). I’m sure using a car or truck ...Full story

Over the past few months, the team at Hastings Mutual has been taking a close look at our policyholders to find out who they are and what they’re looking for in their insurance coverage. We discovered that drivers at least age 55 don’t get the attention they...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.

Many people are staying home with their families this holiday season, much like they have since March. Home is...Full story

What is considered the average American home? That’s a question with a lot of variables. “Home is where the heart is,” the saying goes, and your heart might be anywhere from a downtown apartment to a farm miles away from the closest neighbor.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports...Full story