Jun 25, 2021, 15:12 PM

FMH Strategic Account Manager Chock Hefner and Precision Technology Specialist Alex Van Loenen have seen how FMH Precision Crop Insurance Solutions™ can benefit agents and policyholders in the long term

Jun 25, 2021, 13:32 PM

FMH continues to adapt to changing CDC guidelines as we work on fully reopening our West Des Moines and Story City, Iowa, offices.

Jun 18, 2021, 14:10 PM

Farmers Mutual Hail is pleased to celebrate eight decades of partnership with Farmers Protective Mutual, Washington County Mutual, and Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Gentry.

Jun 15, 2021, 14:23 PM

Farmers Mutual Hail's President and CEO Ron Rutledge will retire this coming December after a 40-year career at FMH.

May 6, 2021, 12:38 PM

Connie Nelson, an FMH agent at Cornerstone Insurance in Albion, Nebraska, was interested in finding a way to make the process of reporting acres and production for crop insurance easier for the farmers she worked with. Three years later, she and her fellow team members are using FMH Precision Crop Insurance Solutions™ to do just that.

May 4, 2021, 01:00 AM

FMH leaders attended the virtual annual meetings for the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau (CIRB) and National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) in early February. Held just a few days apart, these two events brought together industry experts and political special guests to speak about issues the industry is facing this year.

May 3, 2021, 11:28 AM

FMH retirees Becky and Stu Shepard organized a Meals from the Heartland (MFTH) packaging event in Arizona for FMH retirees, employees, and the public held this past February.

Apr 28, 2021, 14:53 PM

Nearly 400 people gathered virtually to attend the National Claims Conference (NCC) this February 16-17. As one of FMH’s major training events, the conference includes adjusters and staff from multiple areas of the business. The conference featured topics for adjusters to prepare for claims season, provide excellent customer experiences, and help understand the importance of their role to the company.

Mar 5, 2021, 08:59 AM

David Lass, FMH Compliance Field Specialist, has been working policy reviews and audits for four years. When he started using FMH Precision Solutions in his process, he immediately started seeing the benefits not only for his own role, but for the insured too...

Mar 1, 2021, 15:57 PM

With coverage up to 95 percent of expected crop value, it’s no wonder this insurance endorsement is catching the attention of so many.

Feb 28, 2021, 13:39 PM

Dakota Tracy, FMH District Sales Manager II was recently recognized by Farmers Union Agency as a WOW Warrior...

Jan 12, 2021, 13:09 PM

From expanding our pilot drone program to setting a record for precision-reported acres, 2020 included many newsworthy stories for FMH. Check out some of our top stories from 2020 that showcase our milestones, expanded product offerings, and the many ways we supported our community, agents, and policyholders during a challenging year.

Jan 5, 2021, 09:59 AM

Sara Hoff, FMH P&C Underwriting Coordinator, was recently recognized by Farmers Union Agency as a WOW Warrior.

Dec 31, 2020, 10:16 AM

FMH is proud to offer the new federal Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) endorsement for the 2021 crop year.

Dec 31, 2020, 10:00 AM

Every year, for more than 30 years, FMH has sponsored FFA scholarships for students interested in pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field.

Dec 17, 2020, 16:47 PM

“Something that usually would take me 20 hours all together only took me about 5 hours. I was able to do the entire claim without having to meet the farmer in person until it was time for the farmer to sign the claim,” said FMH Adjuster Jerry Krosbakken.

Nov 11, 2020, 11:17 AM

“Ensuring high-quality patient care for children is our mission at Blank Children’s Hospital and with the help of funds like those raised by Farmers Mutual Hail, this enables us to meet a critical need for children here in Central Iowa and across our state that are fighting cancer,” says Steve Stephenson, MD, president and chief operating officer for Blank Children’s Hospital.

Oct 27, 2020, 13:17 PM

As summer quickly transitioned into fall this September, harvest began early across parts of the U.S. The October 5 USDA Crop Progress Report noted that around 25 percent of corn, 38 percent of soybeans, and 17 percent cotton have been harvested, and over one-third of grain sorghum has been harvested.

Oct 27, 2020, 11:22 AM

As an Iowa-based company that protects America’s farmers who feed the world, FMH recognizes the importance of supporting members of its local community to join in the fight against food insecurity. FMH strives to fight hunger through its support of organizations like the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) food pantry, the Food Bank of Iowa, and Meals from the Heartland.

Oct 22, 2020, 09:49 AM

Farming isn’t perfect. And while growers strive to capture as much data as possible with precision equipment, things that are out of their control still happen, and they might have partial data at the end of planting or harvest season. So, can FMH still process a precision claim with only a portion of the production data available? The answer is yes! Find out how the process worked for one Colorado family farm.