Mutual Understanding

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 Mutual 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...Full story

Though they’re not household names, foundries are key businesses throughout the U.S., and especially here in Hastings Mutual’s six-state coverage area. The most foundries in the country are in Ohio, with Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana in the top 10 and Iowa close behind at 14. Foundries...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