• FMH Invests in Innovative Insurance and Agtech in Startups

    Oct 19, 2020, 15:11 PM
    Startup companies in two different Iowa-based accelerator programs recently completed final presentations for their business programs. FMH is a founding investor in both the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) and Iowa Agritech Accelerator (IATA) programs and actively participates in mentoring new startup participants.
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  • USDA Announces New Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board Members

    Oct 14, 2020, 13:46 PM
    Farmers Mutual Hail would like to congratulate our business partners and associates including Ken Selzer, Scott Silveus, and Pat Swanson on their appointment to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Board of Directors.
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  • The Fight Against Childhood Cancer Goes Virtual: FMH to Host Annual Head-shaving Event Online

    Oct 14, 2020, 10:38 AM
    FMH is asking the Central Iowa area to join them in fighting childhood cancer by tuning into its 15th annual St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Event on Tuesday, October 20 at 4:00 PM.
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  • FMH Service Shines After Derecho

    Oct 3, 2020, 11:48 AM
    In mid-August a derecho windstorm swept through the Midwest causing significant damage to property and commodities in several states. The storm’s hurricane-force wind speeds, ranging from 80 to 120 miles per hour, covered a 700-mile path from eastern Nebraska over central Iowa, to parts of Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.
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  • 125th NAMIC Annual Convention Goes Virtual

    Sep 30, 2020, 16:25 PM
    In 1895, FMH founder W.A. Rutledge brought together his colleagues in the mutual insurance industry and formed the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). This organization continues to grow and serve as a valuable resource for mutual companies 125 years later. While members were looking forward to celebrating NAMIC’s 125th Annual Convention in person this year, like many other events, the celebration and gathering shifted to a virtual platform.
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  • FMH Exhibits at Virtual Farm Progress Show

    Sep 20, 2020, 14:04 PM
    The Farm Progress Virtual Experience, or FPVX, combined this year’s Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest days into a single, online show. From live-streamed field demonstrations to a variety of online breakout sessions, farmers and ag industry professionals could tune in and access the same information they look for every year – from the comfort of their home or office.
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  • FMH Raises Over $232,000 for Food Bank of Iowa

    Sep 8, 2020, 09:26 AM
    Food Bank of Iowa will receive over $232,000 to feed Iowans, thanks to a fundraiser held by FMH.
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  • Texas Farmer Uses FMH + FieldView for Seamless Reporting

    Aug 26, 2020, 12:38 PM
    Using the FMH + FieldView™ connection, farmer Aaron Martinka connects his FieldView account to his FMH Policyholder Center account to seamlessly export his planting and harvest data to FMH systems with just a few clicks.
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  • FMH Sets New Record in 2020 for Precision-Reported Acres

    Aug 26, 2020, 08:55 AM
    FMH sees another record year of acres reported through Precision Solutions in 2020, with a significant increase over last year’s record.
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  • FMH Donates to Connie Rutledge Legacy Fund

    Aug 21, 2020, 14:48 PM
    OCCO merged with the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance (WOCA) earlier this year and created The Connie Rutledge Legacy Fund (CRLF). This partnership keeps Connie’s vision and legacy alive while strengthening their ability to raise awareness of ovarian and other gynecological cancers, as well as greater financial support throughout Wisconsin.
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  • FMH Reinsurance Exchange Event Goes Digital

    Aug 15, 2020, 09:50 AM
    FMH's Meeting & Events team worked closely with Reinsurance to pivot the three-day, in-person event to a one-day, digital event. Client companies tuned into live presentations, interactive panel discussions, and on-demand sessions on a range of topics.
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  • FMH Supports Community During Pandemic

    Jul 2, 2020, 12:49 PM
    During times of crisis, essential community services and charities become even more important. Here are some of FMH's latest efforts to support the local community and beyond.
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  • Why Use Social Media as a Tool for Your Agency?

    Jul 2, 2020, 11:43 AM
    Staying connected with your customers is crucial now more than ever. Follow FMH on social media to find shareable content on crop insurance and more for your agency pages.
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  • Nebraska Farmer Sees Long-Term Benefits of Precision Solutions

    Jul 2, 2020, 10:25 AM
    Third-generation farmer Will Corman chooses FMH Precision Crop Insurance Solutions™ to improve his coverage and simplify his operation.
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  • 2020 FFA Scholarship Recipients

    Jun 26, 2020, 17:14 PM
    Congratulations to our 2020 FFA Scholarship recipients! FMH sponsored 27 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each for FFA members seeking secondary education in ag-related fields.
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  • 2020 Spring Planting Update

    Jun 26, 2020, 14:35 PM
    Insurance operations have changed with restrictions on travel and contact, but business is getting done. FMH field staff give their late May planting reports from across the United States.
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  • FMH Bridge: Connection. Opportunity. Growth.

    Jun 26, 2020, 12:32 PM
    FMH Bridge is the unique agency support tool to help you grow or transition your business!
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  • CIRB Emerging Leaders Graduate Virtually

    Jun 25, 2020, 15:55 PM
    FMH's Chad Simon and Zach Allsup graduate from CIRB's Emerging Leader Program, now in its fifth year.
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  • FMH No Longer Offering DRP for 2021

    May 19, 2020, 12:00 PM
    July 1, 2020 Update: FMH will no longer be offering Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) coverage for the 2021 crop year. While we are disappointed to not offer DRP for 2021, we will continue to look at more ways we can offer Complete Farm Insurance Solutions™ to our policyholders. For questions or concerns, please contact your FMH agent.
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  • FMH Fundraises with Food Bank of Iowa to Feed Local Community

    May 13, 2020, 09:11 AM
    FMH has partnered with the Food Bank of Iowa to raise funds for its COVID-19 Relief Challenge.
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