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• Get schooled in school zone safety
  
• Land-based recreational vehicles
  Safe RVing” is about more than your motor home. It also refers to pull-behind campers, ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and golf carts. It also refers to having the right insurance to cover them.
• Motorcycle, car safety
  In 2021, the most recent year for which figures are available, 83,000 motorcyclists were injured; nearly 6,000 of those injuries were fatal. Read these tips if you’re planning to hop on your bike.
• Back to school safety
  t’s likely that at least some part of every school-aged student’s journey to or from school will be on foot. You can ensure that they get to school and back home safely by using extra caution while driving around schools and parks.
• Back to school safety
  Tips for parents, young students, teens, and drivers that will help keep the kids safe as the school year starts.
• Coverage when keys are left in vehicle
  When you leave your keys in your vehicle or keep a spare set of keys in your vehicle and someone steals that vehicle, does Grinnell Mutual insurance coverage still apply?
• Marshalltown tornado
  July 2018 tornadoes damaged a car in Marshalltown. When Grinnell Mutual policyholders Greg and Mindy Van Dyke submitted their auto claim, they got excellent claims customer service
• 2021 Road to Success Scholarship recipients
  Grinnell Mutual announces the recipients of Road to Success scholarships. The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors with Grinnell Mutual auto coverage who have excellent academic records and have been accident- and violation-free for their high school years.
• Traffic fatalities
  Even though total traffic volume was down dramatically in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, traffic fatality rates increased according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• Grinnell Compass Auto
  We’re very excited about our new multivariate personal auto product Grinnell Compass Auto!
• Road to Success Scholarship recipients 2022
  Grinnell Mutual announces the recipients of the 2022 Road to Success scholarships. The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors with Grinnell Mutual auto coverage who have excellent academic records and have been accident- and violation-free for their high school years.
• Spring cleaning your car
  Make sure your car is clean and ready for spring road trips.
• Tornado safety
  As the climate changes and storms become more severe, it’s more important than ever to know how to keep yourself, your family, and your property safe during tornado season, which will last (for a broad swath of the country), from May into July.
• Car insurance: Know the basics
  Information about buying or changing your auto insurance and what to have for your agent
• Watch for cyclists
  Bike riders have the same rights on the road that motorists do. Here are some tips to help you share the road safely.
• Insuring your fleet
  Insuring a fleet of vehicles is more involved than insuring your personal car or truck. We’ve provided a thumbnail guide.
• Road to Success winners 2024
  Grinnell Mutual is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Road to Success Scholarships. This year, a $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to 80 high school seniors across our writing territory.
• Grinnell Re
  Reinsurance solutions for mutual insurance companies includes cat protection, excess reinsurance, earthquake coverage.
• Privacy Policy
  This notice provides you with an explanation of where we get information about you when we write your insurance policies and to whom we disclose that information.
• MN Mandatory Reporting
  Minnesota law requires medical providers submit bills electronically through a clearinghouse. Find what you need for electronic submissions of claims.
• Report a Claim
  Call 877-467-2252 to file an auto claim, home claim, farm claim, business claim, or workers' compensation claims. Call anytime for prompt, local service from Grinnell Mutual and your servicing agent.
• Find a Mutual
  Find a Grinnell Mutual Member in IA, IL, IN, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, WI for your Farm and Home and Business insurance and the best discounts.
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• Find an Agent
  Grinnell Mutual works with independent agents in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Ask your local independent agent for a quote.
• Benefit Overview
  Grinnell Mutual employee benefits include health and life insurance, 401(k) match, an onsite wellness center, paid time off, and continuing education.
• In the Community
  Grinnell Mutual is an active partner in financially supporting and volunteering for community and statewide organizations and scholarship initiatives.
• Contact Us
  Emails, addresses, and phone numbers for Grinnell Mutual customer service, claims, careers, media inquiries, and agency appointments.
• Terms of Use
  Please review the following “Terms of Use” and note that your use of this Web site constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by them.
• Manage My Account
  Grinnell Mutual makes insurance easy. Pay your bill, check coverages, file claims, and change information all from your mobile phone or computer.
• State Fraud Warnings
  Insurance claims fraud warnings for AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV 
• Solutions managers
  Grinnell Mutual solutions managers Vicki Carlson and Deb Fringer are here to help agencies with training and acquistions.Grinnell Mutual solutions managers Vicki Carlson and Deb Fringer are here to help agencies with training and acquisitions.
• Ben Brooks
  Grinnell Mutual Sales Manager Ben Brooks serves independent agents in Indiana and Ohio. Contact Ben to become a Grinnell Mutual affiliated agent in Indiana or Ohio.
• Matthew Cooley
  Grinnell Mutual Sales Manager Matthew Cooley serves independent agents in Missouri. Contact Matthew to become a Grinnell Mutual affiliated agent.
• Chuck Malloy
  Grinnell Mutual Sales Manager Chuck Malloy is the representative to eastern Iowa. Contact Chuck to become an agent affiliated with Grinnell Mutual.
• John Shafer
  Grinnell Mutual Sales Manager John Shafer serves independent agents in Illinois. Contact John to become an agent affiliated with Grinnell Mutual.
• Brandon Hill
  Grinnell Mutual Sales Manager Brandon Hill serves independent agents in Missouri and Oklahoma. Contact Brandon to become a Grinnell Mutual affiliated agent.
• Mike O'Byrne
  Grinnell Mutual Sales Manager Mike O'Byrne serves independent agents in Minnesota and Iowa. Contact Mike to become an agent affiliated with Grinnell Mutual.
• Josh Marshall
  Grinnell Mutual Sales Manager Josh Marshall is a Nebraska and South Dakota representative. He can answer your questions about becoming an Grinnell Mutual affiliated agent.
• Wellness Center
  Grinnell Mutual provides a free, onsite wellness center for all employees as an employee benefit. It includes a health clinic and fitness center.
• Senior leadership team
  Grinnell Mutual's senior leadership team includes our executive officers. They share a wealth of insurance, financial, technology, and leadership experience.
• Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Insurance
  The price is high when it comes to cyber fraud. Grinnell Mutual Cyber Liability and Data Breach response insurance can save your business and your reputation.
• First Report of Injury
  If an employee has been injured on the worksite, your first responsibility is to submit a First Report of Injury report alongside your Workers’ Compensation claim. Find the First Report of Injury forms for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New, York, Pennsylvania, South, Dakota, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
• Promotions
  Promotions and programs from Grinnell Mutual.
• Road To Success Scholarships
  Grinnell Mutual and its independent agents would like to reward you for your efforts as both a good student and a good driver through the Road to Success Scholarship Program.
• Road to Success Scholarships Official Rules
  A high-school senior eligible for the $1,000 Road to Success Scholarship from Grinnell Mutual must meet the following eligibility requirements.
• Auto
  What auto insurance is right for you? Learn about personal auto insurance coverages from Grinnell Mutual, a company that values trusted relationships. Grinnell Mutual auto insurance.
• Auto Coverages
  Whether you drive a convertible, pick up, or RV, Grinnell Mutual auto insurance keeps you worry free.
• Auto Discounts
  Learn about personal auto insurance discounts from Grinnell Mutual, a company that values trusted relationships. Grinnell Mutual auto insurance discounts.
• Dwellings
  Learn about renters insurance from Grinnell Mutual, a company that values trusted relationships. Grinnell Mutual renters insurance.
• Home Coverages
  Learn about home insurance coverages from Grinnell Mutual, a company that values trusted relationships. Grinnell Mutual homeowners insurance.
• Umbrella
  An umbrella insurance policy can provide you with additional liability for your home, farm, or business. An umbrella policy is a layer of insurance protection.
• Farm
  What farm insurance is right for you? Learn about farm insurance coverages from Grinnell Mutual, a company that values trusted relationships and farmers.
• Farm Coverages
  From agribusiness to small farms to hobby farms, Grinnell Mutual has farm insurance coverage for farm tractors, farm property, and farm equipment.
• Business
  Commercial insurance from Grinnell Mutual. Everything you need to protect your business from small business coverage to property, liability, and worker's comp
• Grinnell Mutual Holiday Hours
  Grinnell Mutual may change its business hours in observance of state or federal holidays.
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• Marketing
  Marketing information for Grinnell Mutual
• Were you hit by severe weather?
  
• Our Stories
  Read stories by and about Grinnell Mutual employees, our members, and our affiliated independent agents. They share their knowledge and their commitment to act with integrity, trust and respect our employees, value our relationships, and serve and protect our customers.
• Tara Illg
  Tara Illg is a Senior Field Claims Adjuster at Grinnell Mutual
• How to waterproof a basement
  Ninety-eight percent of homes with a basement will eventually have problems with water. You need to keep an eye out for basement flooding. Our tip sheet can help.
• Ladder safety
  Practice ladder safety at home. Whether you're using a portable ladder or an extension ladder, use these ladder safety tips.
• Preventing Losses
  Read and download Loss prevention and loss control information for protecting your church, restaurant, or contracting business from Grinnell Mutual.
• Loss Control Bulletins
  Use these Grinnell Mutual safety bulletins to help your business safety programs.
• Playground safety
  Thousands of children are injured each year from playground equipment.
• Business Continuity Plan
  A business continuity plan, also known as a BCP, can help a protect a business from losses during a business interruption event. Learn what your BCP can include.
• Return to work program
  A return to work program can get injured employees to return to work as soon as medically possible. Learn about how to make a return to work policy for you.
• Spontaneous ignition of hay
  Barn fires can result in a total loss of the building and its contents. Hay fires are a leading cause of barn fires and storage building fires. Learn what can cause a hay fire and what you can do to reduce the risk of spontaneous ignition of hay.
• Agricultural chemical container/equipment cleaning practices
  Cleaning farm equipment used for agricultural chemicals can reduce the risk of crop damage and protect the health of farm workers.
• Building or Remodeling Livestock or Poultry Buildings
  New structures should not be built within 50 feet of an existing building or structure (i.e. grain bin, grain dryer, etc.).
• Flammable liquid storage containers
  Flammable liquid storage containers should be used for safe transporting, dispensing, and storing smaller quantities of flammable liquids.
• Liquefied petroleum gas
  Because LP gas is heavier than air, proper installation guidelines must be followed regarding ventilation and separation distances from potential sources of ignition. Read these guidelines for storing, handling, and transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas).
• LP gas regulators
  The type of LP gas regulator required will be determined by the type of LP gas system. It may require a gas regulator vent.
• OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  Learn about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Who is covered by OSHA, OSHA standards, the responsibilities of employers and employees, and how to contact the OSHA office in your region.
• OSHA 300 Log Summary
  You must post the OSHA 300 Log Summary in a visible location February 1-April 30.
• OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
  Recordkeeping is one of the most cited violations of OSHA standards every year. Learn about the requirements, regulations, and rules for OSHA recordkeeping.
• Portable ladders
  The most common types of portable ladders are stepladders and straight ladders (which includes extension ladders.)
• Portable Heaters
  Portable heaters are the cause of many serious fires because of improper placement or lack of safeguards. Maintaining adequate clearance from combustible materials is critical.
• Safe use of LP gas fired grain dryers
  A grain dryer fire can be costly to your business operations. Take these safety precautions.
• Spray finishing operations
  The spray application of flammable and combustible materials can present a significant fire hazard in spray booths and other spray finishing operations.
• Storage, use, and handling of gasoline and diesel fuel
  Improper storage, use, and handling of flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline and diesel can result in fires or explosions.
• Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)
  Surge protection devices (SPDs) are designed to limit the damage caused by surges on devices they protect by bypassing or discharging the surge current to a safe level.
• Worker entry into grain storage bins
  Grain storage bin entry is very dangerous and exposes workers to serious suffocation hazards.
• Class K fire extinguishers
  Class K fire extinguishers are used in kitchen fires. They use wet chemical agents that have a greater firefighting and cooling effect for kitchen fires.
• Contractors’ equipment theft and vandalism prevention
  theft and vandalism on construction sites is one of the construction industry’s most persistent problems. Learn what you can do to protect construction equipment and materials at the jobsite.
• Guarding of Floor and Wall Openings and Holes
  Read OSHA standards for guarding floor openings, wall openings, floor holes, and wall holes.
• Hoods, grease removal devices, and exhaust duct systems
  Commercial kitchen equipment that produces smoke or grease-laden vapors must be equipped with an exhaust system. Common equipment includes hoods, grease removal devices, and exhaust duct systems.
• Retail violence prevention
  What are the risk factors in convenience stores? What can convenience store workers do to prevent violence and prevent robberies?
• Target markets
  Our business insurance coverages help protect your buildings, business personal property, and income.
• Logos
  The most up-to-date Grinnell Mutual logos for use in your agency's marketing efforts
• Forms and Reports
  
• Safety Education
  
• House of Worship Background Checks
  Grinnell Mutual and Intellicorp® have partnered to offer a discount package* to conduct background checks on existing house of worship employees and volunteers.
• Commercial background checks
  Grinnell Mutual’s partnership with IntelliCorp provides our commercial customers with discounted rates on background checks and employment screening products.
• Distracted teen driving
  Distracted driving is a cause for teen driving accidents. Texting while driving and other cognitive distractions can create challenges for teens behind the wheel. What can you do to prevent distracted driving?
• Business insurance terms explained
  Want to better understand the insurance definitions, terms, and coverages for your business' insurance policy? We can help answer questions you may have about insurance terminology.
• The Grinnell Mutual bell
  The insurance industry doesn’t immediately jump to mind when considering Great Britain’s vast history, which is steeped in tradition and symbolism.
• Understanding farm liability coverage
  Want to better understand the insurance definitions, terms, and coverages in your farm insurance policy? We can help answer questions you may have about farm liability insurance.
• Be safe in the heat
  As summers get hotter and drier, it’s more important than ever to recognize — and know how to treat — heat-related illnesses.
• Avoid injury at work
  Not everyone has a 9-to-5 desk job. A lot of jobs require hard physical labor — lifting, standing, bending, and climbing. Learn how to protect yourself if you’re doing more than shuffling paperwork.
• Fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking
  A restaurant fire can be contained with a kitchen fire suppression system that activates automatically. Learn how a kitchen fire suppression system activates and how to inspect and maintain your system.
• Car insurance terms explained
  A car insurance policy is full of insurance terms, definitions, and coverages. We can help define the meaning of your auto insurance policy.
• Safety Guidelines for Restaurants
  Restaurants and other businesses serving meals can work to make their places safer. Emergency lighting, fire protection, and written safety guidelines are three ways they can protect visitors and employees.
• Slips and falls prevention
  Most slips and falls could be avoided with some basic attention to details and following good housekeeping practices.
• Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
  Learn about the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS system provides a single set of criteria for classifying chemicals according to their health and physical hazards and specifies hazard communication elements for labeling and safety data sheets.
• Woodworking/wood refinishing shop
  Learn the requirements and procedures for woodworking safety.
• Exterior wood burning guidelines
  Outdoor wood furnaces are designed for exterior installations. Like other outdoor solid-fuel-burning heating systems, they should be installed and vented in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Exterior solid fuel furnaces and boilers are tested, listed, and/or approved to burn only specific types of fuel.
• Interior solid fuel burning furnaces, boilers, and stoves
  All interior heating units must be tested, listed, and approved to be insured. Learn about the requirements for Interior solid fuel stoves, furnaces, boilers.
• Electrical Preventative Maintenance
  Recommendations for performing preventive maintenance on your electrical distribution systems and an electrical preventive maintenance schedule.
• Farmers mental health
  Farmers often struggle with depression. Depression isn’t just a black mood. It’s a medical condition. Also, there are many types of depression. Different illnesses require quite different care. Any treatment plan should be managed by a healthcare professional in consultation with your primary care physician. Here are some generally accepted tips from expert resources.
• Divine Intervention
  Brad Schanilec of Walsh County Mutual Insurance Company in Minot, N.D., credits “divine intervention” for his path into an insurance career.
• The power of a personal connection
  Fergus Farm Mutual values personal connections with policyholders, staff, and agents to stand out in a crowded insurance marketplace.
• Check your detectors
  The smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and radon detector can be life-savers in your home. Read on to learn more about how what carbon monoxide and radon are and how these different detectors could save a life.
• Farm fire preventions
  There are a lot of flammable things on a farm. Chemicals, gas-powered vehicles and equipment, dry materials like straw, feed, chaff, and dust. Here are some tips for the best fire-prevention practices on your farm
• Winterize your farm
  From windows to roofs, here’s a top-to-bottom list of ideas on how to winterize your farm.
• Becky Nelson Veteran
  Veterans bring unique skill sets to the workforce. Veteran Becky Smothers has found that Grinnell Mutual respects those skill sets — and the experiences veterans bring with them.
• Heat your home safely
  In colder months, you may use a space heater or other kind of portable heater to heat a room in your home. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from space heaters. Read on for more tips for heating safely.
• Careful drivers avoid accidents
  Safe drivers develop good driving habits, including renouncing cell phone use while driving and staying aware of weather conditions. Read our article — and follow our links — for more.
• Tax refund fraud
  Learn how tax-related identity theft works, how to reduce your chances of becoming a victim, and what to do if you do become a victim.
• Farm equipment share the road
  Some farm equipment can take up the whole road. Farmers and other drivers can share the road safely with a little care.
• Nate Heinold Ledgestone Insurance
  Nate Heinold and Ledgestone Insurance host a disc golf tournament
• Frequently Asked Questions
  We answer your frequently asked questions about how to pay your Grinnell Mutual bill, update your information, and customer service.
• Meet Dave Wingert
  Wingert grew up on a row-crop farm near Oelwein, a rural community in northeast Iowa. Those farm roots fostered a strong work ethic and a willingness to take on challenges.
• Jeff Menary president’s message
  Grinnell Mutual President and CEO Jeff Menary shares his story of recovery from West Nile virus.
• How do I make a payment?
  Pay your Grinnell Mutual bill and make payments with Manage My Account.
• Auto ID proof of insurance
  You can view, print, download, or email your current Grinnell Mutual proof of insurance cards any time using your online account.
• Submit your claim online
  You can submit an insurance claim using Manage My Account. Just click the “Report claim” link from your customer account and complete the claim information.
• Contact your agent
  You can contact your agent using Manage My Account from Grinnell Mutual. Having trouble with your account? Contact Customer Service at 800-362-2041.
• Protecting your identity from fraud after natural disasters
  When people leave their homes after a natural disaster, they forget key documents and identification, leaving them exposed to identity fraud.
• Farm equipment checklist
  The time for farmers to get their machinery ready for a good harvest season is before harvest starts
• Homeowners insurance 101
  Want to better understand the insurance definitions, terms, and coverages in your homeowners insurance policy? We can help answer questions you may have about homeowners insurance terminology.
• Avoid the deer in your headlights
  During deer season, you’re twice as likely to hit a deer while driving. Avoid a deer-vehicle collision with these tips.
• Workplace Health Achievement Index
  Scientific, evidenced-based instrument rates and recognizes workplace health programs and workforce heart health
• Recruiting team
  Meet the members of Grinnell Mutual's recruiting team.
• Vision Mission Values
  What are Grinnell Mutual's core values, vision statement, and mission statement?
• Farm safety for children
  Not all children who visit a farm are farm kids. Whether children live on the farm, visit the farm, or work the farm, farm owners should talk to them — and their parents — about farm safety.
• Holiday fire safety
  Holiday festivities are fun, but they can also increase the risk of fire. Learn how to minimize that danger to enjoy a safe and merry season!
• Electronic Funds Transfer
  Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is a way to perform an Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment, a safe and paperless way to make your Grinnell Mutual payment.
• Prepare the farm for winter
  The lull after harvest is an excellent time to prepare for winter on the farm.
• Army MAJ Peter Schalmo
  The lessons Peter Schalmo learned as a farm underwriter at Grinnell Mutual served him well as Army captain and SPO for Operation Inherent Resolve.
• Wellness Spot Award
  The Grinnell Mutual employee wellness program can change lives. Employees share their stories about using Grinnell Mutual fitness center and wellness services.
• Succession planning
  Grinnell Mutual invested in FindBob, which provides agency succession planning resources to agency owners.
• Co-op and internship program
  The Grinnell Mutual co-op and internship program keeps the insurance career talent pipeline full. Grinnell Mutual invests in the next generation of insurance talent.
• Cybersecurity
  For immediate identity protection assistance, call us at 844-965-3107. Answers to your cybersecurity questions about passwords, passphrases, multi-factor authentication (MFA), phishing, security updates, social media, and ransomware.
• Account Login
  Are you a Grinnell Mutual policyholder? Login to access your Grinnell Mutual account.
• Veterinarians
  Your clients trust you to protect that special relationship by keeping their pets healthy and you can trust Grinnell Mutual to keep your insurance coverage in good health.
• Restaurants
  Grinnell mutual has a great menu of affordable restaurant business insurance coverages plus fast, friendly service, and more.
• Multi-family residential
  Preserve the investment you have made in your rental property. Coverage is available for apartments, multifamily up to four stories.
• Mini-storage warehouses
  You provide storage space for your customers. We offer insurance for your storage unit business.
• MasterTrades contractors
  You want custom-built insurance that fits the way you do business? We offer contractor insurance which covers your building, your favorite hammer, your outdoor sign, and your personal effects.
• House of Worship
  Our House of Worship package offers insurance protection for churches and religious centers with at least 50 members.
• Funeral homes
  Grinnell Mutual's funeral home insurance package will bring you the same peace of mind that you strive to offer.
• Florists
  Grinnell Mutual offers business insurance coverages for florist shops. Find out more.
• Convenience stores
  Grinnell Mutual offers convenience store business insurance programs to serve the specific needs of your convenience store business, including specialized coverages for fuel sales.
• Barber shops and salons
  Grinnell Mutual offers barber insurance, salon insurance, and hair salon insurance which can help protect your building, business personal property, and income, allowing you and your stylists to focus on the job at hand.
• Auto service and repair shops
  Our auto repair shop insurance package helps protect your auto service and repair shop, including the building, business personal property, and income, allowing you and your crew to focus on the job at hand.
• coverage
  We offer a variety of specialized business insurance coverages tailored to the needs of your business.
• Eagle One
  From mechanical breakdown to newly acquired groundskeeping equipment and golf carts, Grinnell Mutual's golf course insurance package has you covered.
• Agribusiness insurance
  Grinnell Mutual’s commercial agribusiness insurance coverage is designed for farm operations that also include other types of commercial business exposures.
• Blockchain 101
  What is a blockchain and how will it impact insurance?
• Francene Graves
  Graves’ dry humor belies a dedication to serving others. And hard work. Combining her 47 years as a Grinnell Mutual employee with her nine years as a volunteer and contract security guard, that’s 56 consecutive years of being part of Grinnell Mutual.
• Grinnell Mutual launches SUCCESSion planning tool for agents
  Grinnell Mutual partners with FindBob to create web-based platform for business succession planning
• Launching personal lines in Pennsylvania
  Grinnell Mutual’s new Guidewire platform in Pennsylvania supports quoting, rating, underwriting, policy generation, claims processing, and billing, offering end-to-end policy management and issuance
• online community guidelines
  In order to keep a civil atmosphere, Grinnell Mutual has established guidelines that will govern how we administer our online community:
• Brian sullivan insurance trends
  The future is in collaboration. An insurer’s competitive edge is in the use of third-party data, tools, and services. Sullivan recommends talking to vendors and suppliers to find out what you can do to be a better user of your service. And consider talking to your policyholders and agents to find out how you can better serve them.
• Jessica Balk volunteer
  At Grinnell Mutual, our employees believe in giving back to their community and building a better tomorrow. Grinnell Mutual believes in volunteering, too, which is why all full-time employees get eight hours of paid volunteer time off.
• Travel checklists
  Traveling can be stressful, but with the right amount of preparation, your next trip will be a breeze. Get organized with these simple Grinnell Mutual checklists and look through our tips and tricks before heading out.
• Jacque Arreola Suzanne Wood
  Independent agent Jacque Arreola has helped Grinnell Mutual member Farm & Home Mutual Insurance grow its book of business and diversify its policyholder base by bringing in LatinX customers.
• Safelite glass program
  We work with Safelite AutoGlass to repair your auto glass claims. Expect a simple auto glass claims-filing process, a repair-first approach, and a warranty.
• Cybersecurity for students
  College students are prime target for hackers. College students who practice cybersecurity can spend more time on their studies and less time recovering their stolen identities.
• A climate of change
  As the effects of climate change become more immediate and significant, insurers are recalculating the way they do business and assess risk
• Vault best internship
  Grinnell Mutual has been named one of Vault’s 2021 Best 100 Internship Programs in the United States, ranking 11th overall.
• Michelle Hutchinson Chief Audit Executive
  Chief Audit Executive Michelle Hutchinson will oversee Grinnell Mutual's the internal audit team and the annual statement preparation and tax advisory services for Grinnell Mutual members.
• Teen drinking and driving
  Car crashes are still the leading cause of death for teens, and about a quarter of those crashes involve an underage, intoxicated driver — the leading factors in fatal accidents.
• mafmic
  Slides from 2019 MAFMIC short course presentation marketing your farm mutual to agents
• Doing well by doing good
  Consumers increasingly expect companies to focus on the people they serve. But for mutual companies, this has always been our way.
• Belonging and Inclusion
  Embracing diversity is not enough for companies. Instead, fostering a genuine sense of belonging for employees no matter their background will be the key to thriving workplace environments
• Santha Perian
  Grinnell Mutual IT lead Santha Perian is a lead application developer at Grinnell Mutual by day, and a robotics coach by night.
• Road to Success scholarship 2020
  Grinnell Mutual's Road to Success Scholarship program offers $1,000 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors with good driving records.
• AM Best rating
  AM Best issued Grinnell Mutual a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (excellent) with a stable outlook.
• Repairing your car
  Filing your Grinnell Mutual auto claim directly with us is the fastest route to claims resolution. Use our photo-based estimated tool.
• Presidents Club registration form
  Registration for for President's Club.
• Silo
  SILO is a feature movie about a grain bin entrapment. Grinnell Mutual is sponsoring a SILO Community Screening Campaign.
• Grinnell Mutual supports Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games
  Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games receive donations and volunteer support from Grinnell Mutual. Grinnell Mutual President Jeff Menary summed up the company’s sponsorship of Special Olympics Iowa nicely: “It’s one of those things where you get more out of it than you give.”
• Faith and Fortitude: The First United Methodist Church of Sedalia
  When the community of Sedalia, Mo., lost it's church in a fire, it took a village to restore peace of mind and find sanctuary amidst tragedy.
• Partners in Education has long history of community involvement
  Over three decades ago, Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company and Grinnell Middle School formed a partnership that continues to thrive today. Partners in Education (PIE) assists the middle school in a variety of ways, and also benefits Grinnell Mutual employees by giving them an opportunity to give back to the community.
• A volunteering culture
  Each year, our employee volunteer for hundreds of hours in their communities and donate thousands of dollars to the causes they care about.
• Michelle Hutchinson
  Michelle Hutchinson oversees the internal assurance team, claims excellence, and tax and advisory services for Grinnell Mutual members.
• Moratorium Request On Non-Pay Cancellations: Oklahoma
  The Oklahoma Department of Insurance has released Bulletin 2020-01 on March 15, 2020, requesting that insurers provide a 45 day grace period for the non-payment of premium.
• State bulletins regarding coronavirus
  A listing of bulletins regarding coronavirus from state departments of insurance.
• Dave Rowley
  Insurance agent Dave Rowley makes music with friends at venues in and around Okoboji, the Iowa Great Lakes, and northwest Iowa.
• Callie Eyman-Casey
  Callie-Eyman Vavroch, assurance analyst, is also the assistant coach for the women's swimming and diving team at Grinnell College.
• Driving on flooded roads
  It can be dangerous to drive on a flooded road. It’s hard to tell how deep water is merely by looking at it. Stay safe when roads could be flooded with these tips from Grinnell Mutual..
• Trust in Tomorrow Premium Payback
  Personal auto policyholders will be receiving a check for $30 per personal auto policy that covers a qualifying vehicle. As a percentage of direct written premium, this $5 million investment is comparable to what other carriers have announced.
• working with you
  When agents choose Grinnell Mutual, they get significant perks. Learn more about agency appointments and how to become an affiliated agent with Grinnell Mutual.
• New Employees Work From Home
  For employees who started during the COVID-19 pandemic, their first days look a little different.
• Nurse case manager Jodi Suther
  Nurse case manager Jodi Suther manages all the medical aspects of a workers' compensation claim. Jodi advocates for the injured employee, making them more comfortable and less stressed, which positively affects their healing time and feelings about the experience.
• Illinois Moratorium - Vandalism
  The Illinois Department of Insurance has released Bulletin 2020-15 on June 8, 2020, titled Coverage Related to Business and Property Damage Losses, Including but not Limited to Those Arising Out of Vandalism and Looting, requesting insurance companies allow coverage to remain in effect for an Illinois insured residing in a county where a disaster has been declared due to vandalism and looting
• Hail protection 101
  ail can be damaging and dangerous. Learn the facts to protect your home, vehicles, and family.
• Minnesota moratorium emergency order
  Minnesota issued Administrative Bulletin 2020-3 on June 22, 2020, titled Insurance Business Practices Following the Issuance of Executive Order 20-64, requesting insurance companies implement the following protective measures in response to the Peacetime Emergency occurring as the result of the killing of George Floyd.
• Outdoor Grilling Safety
  Want to fire up the grill this summer to get in some barbeque time? Check out these summer grilling safety tips first.
• Swimming Pool Safety
  While backyard swimming pools are a lot of fun, this fun can come at a price if you’re not responsible. Each year, an average of over 370 children die each year in pool- or spa-related drownings. Learn the proper safety measures.
• Criminal Background State Specific Notices
  As part of an application for employment, please read the State Specific Notices about criminal background checks.
• 112th Annual Meeting
  Grinnell Mutual members elected Mary Jo Robison to its board of directors. Members re-elected Larry Cook, Mark Knouse, Bill Lampe, and Steve Underwood.
• Michelle Hutchinson Vice President
  Michelle Hutchinson has been named vice president and chief audit executive of the Assurance, Advisory, and Accounting at Grinnell Mutual.
• Ward's Top 50
  Grinnell Mutual has been recognized by Ward Group as one of its 2019 Top 50 Property and Casualty Performers for the sixth year in a row.
• Kitchen safety
  While we can’t give you tips on how to save your cooking from too much salt or burnt edges, we can share tips on how to prevent and handle kitchen fires.
• Independent agents
  Grinnell Mutual works with independent agents to serve customers and communities. Read their stories.
• Employee volunteer stories
  At Grinnell Mutual, doing for others is baked into our company culture. For our employees, lending a hand isn’t just an 8-hour, paid-time-off work perk. It’s a way of life.
• Top Workplace
  Grinnell Mutual was named a Top Workplace large employer in Iowa for a 11th consecutive year in the 2021 Des Moines Register/Engergage Top Workplaces survey.
• Co-op Program
  Grinnell Mutual started their co-op program in 2012 to help young individuals take their classroom learning to their professional careers.
• Fairground Facelift winners
  Six local fairgrounds will receive a total of $7,500 in grants through Grinnell Mutual’s Fairground Facelift contest.
• Summer weather safety
  Summer is the peak time for tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, floods, and hailstorms. Know how to prepare and what to do.
• Top causes of fire loss
  Electrical fires were the leading cause of fire loss in 2020. Read how electrical fires start, how you can prevent an electrical fire, and what to do if you have an electrical fire.
• Burning safety
  It’s time to think about fire safety. Fire pits with friends at night, and controlled burns to improve the soil for next year’s crop can pose risks.
• United Way
  Grinnell Mutual employees and matching funds from the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation raised a record amount — over $150,000 — in pledges and contributions to local United Way, United Fund, and Community Chest organizations where Grinnell Mutual employees live.
• Chimney Safety
  Ready to cozy up to a warm fire this winter? Get your chimney and fireplace ready so you can relax, worry-free.
• Jeremy Wright
  Captain Jeremy Wright, Iowa National Guard, tells the story of how his military service has led him to Grinnell Mutual.
• Derecho 2020
  A derecho ripped through the Midwest August 10, 2020, leaving $7.5 billion in its wake.
• Mark Schmidt
  Mark Schmidt, president/treasurer of American Mutual Insurance Association was elected to Grinnell Mutual's board of directors.
• Broker-assumed
  Grinnell Re works with brokers on reinsurance treaties. Property casualty aggregate treaties, catastrophe reinsurance treaties, and quota share programs are three specialties we offer to help insurance companies manage their risks and finances.
• Farm mutual
  Grinnell Re offers reinsurance for farm mutuals through Grinnell Mutual, a mutual insurance company for mutual insurance companies.
• Services
  Grinnell Re has resources that exceed the expectations of mutual insurance companies like yours. Fraud protection, claims, training and education, business services are all available to Grinnell Mutual members.
• Our members
  We cultivate trusted relationships with Grinnell Mutual members by providing state-of-the-art reinsurance solutions and consultative services focusing on members' success.
• Karla Bauer Mutual Claims Services
  Mutual Manager Karla Bauer says Grinnell Re’s Mutual Claims Services is invaluable for her mutual insurance company.
• Forward Mutual
  Grinnell Mutual has helped Forward Mutual move forward with its conversion from town mutual to a statewide mutual insurance company.
• Kerkoven Hayes Mutual
  Kevin Strandberg, manager of Kerkoven & Hayes Mutual, says that since 1996 when they began writing policies with Grinnell Mutual, the mutual has always felt very comfortable with how it and their customers have been taken care of and believes that Grinnell Mutual team members bend over backwards to answer questions and always have his best interests in mind. “It’s not just a business relationship, it’s a friendship,” he says.
• Presidents Club 2022
  Grinnell Mutual recognized a group of 50 independent agents and 11 mutual insurance companies for outstanding achievement in the insurance profession and superior performance.
• Jane Casten
  Grinnell Mutual claims manager Jane Casten has found the positives in the challenges of her life and work. The way she sees it, there’s always a chance to make a difference in someone’s life.
• Norris Insurance
  Norris Insurance is an independent insurance agency headquartered in Amboy, Ind. Running is at the core of their business philosophy.
• Reinsurance Adjusting Program
  Grinnell Mutual offers its members the Reinsurance Adjusting Program, a cost-effective, professional claims-handling solution.
• 2021 Gallup Winner
  Grinnell Mutual has received the 2021 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA). The award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures globally.
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• Elite auto
  The Grinnell Select Elite Driver program is a full car insurance coverage for drivers. It's our best car insurance coverage at our best rates.
• Elite auto for agents
  The Grinnell Select Elite Driver program is a full car insurance coverage for your customers. It's our best car insurance coverage at our best rates.
• Boat safety
  Practice boat safety before you launch your boat. You can take a boater education course, inspect boat safety equipment, and get a vessel safety check.
• Hard and Soft Market
  All industries go through natural cycles of supply and demand. The property and casualty insurance industry cycles between “soft markets” and “hard markets.” The state of the market affects premium prices and how risk is underwritten.
• Melissa Feisel
  Meaningful work at Grinnell Mutual and a busy family life keep Human Resources Business Partner Melissa Feisel on her toes.
• Mound Prairie Mutual
  the staff of Mound Prairie Mutual is involved in every level of the community. From having staff volunteering at community events and serving as board members with local organizations, to being an annual buyer at the local youth livestock auction, Mound Prairie is a longstanding community pillar, serving the Houston area since 1884.
• 113th Annual Meeting
  Grinnell Mutual’s 113th annual business meeting convened on June 23, 2021. Randy Druvenga, Kendall Lunsford, Mark Schmidt, and Jim Wellman were re-elected for three-year terms ending in June 2024.
• Key City Insurance Agency
  Key City Insurance Agency office in North Mankato, Minn., is different, not just because of the opussum hanging off of one of the office walls.
• Pat Hanisch
  Grinnell Mutual sales manager Pat Hanisch serves independent agents in North Dakota and South Dakota. Pat is a South Dakota native.
• Women in farming
  In 2019, more than a third of U.S. farms were owned or co-owned by a woman. Women play a large part in a farm’s success, but their role can be hard to quantify since much of the work is unpaid.
• David Wehr
  Grinnell Mutual sales manager David Wehr serves independent agents in Pennsylvania.
• Druvenga Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame
  The Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame will induct Grinnell Mutual Board Director Randy Druvenga in a ceremony on Oct. 19, 2021.
• La Prairie Mutual
  La Prairie Mutual has been a Grinnell Mutual member since 1983. It is led by Georgia Weis.
• Surplus lines
  Surplus lines carriers help fill the void by writing policies declined by standard property-casualty insurance carriers. Grinnell Specialty Agency helps agents find coverage for hard-to-place risks.
• Volunteer firefighters and insurance professionals
  More than 19,000 of the nearly 30,000 fire departments in the U.S. are volunteer-only operations, and of the 1.1 million firefighters in the U.S.
• Doug Hobby
  Mutual Claims Service Supervisor Doug Hobby is a former “Wheel of Fortune” contestant.
• Top Workplace 2022
  Based on employee feedback, Grinnell Mutual has been recognized as the 29th-best employer in the 2022 Top Workplaces USA awards for employers with 500–999 employees.
• Food Insecurity 2022
  The pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity all over the country. Grinnell Mutual, its employees, and its customers are all pitching in to help. And there are ways you can help, too.
• 2022 Gallup Winner
  Grinnell Mutual has received the 2022 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA). The award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures globally.
• How you can reduce your waste
  It never hurts to see how we can make a positive change in the environment. Check out some of these tips to make a greener planet.
• Pat Hanisch
  Pat Hanisch, now a Grinnell Mutual sales manager, has always loved the people he interacts with and the movement a sales manager’s job provides
• Kevin Bull
  Bull grew up on a Missouri farm. But in 1992, the family added the insurance business to the farming. And even though he didn’t know it at the time, his career path was being paved.
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• Grain bin safety
  On the farm, grain bins are dangerous places. They can explode, catch fire, or even drown workers in grain
• A New Beginning at Grinnell Mutual
  Ola Aina moved to the United States in 2008 as a winner of the green-card lottery program. He chose Iowa because, based on his research, it seemed like the best place to settle as an immigrant.
• The Family Business
  Sic Parvis Magna, roughly translated from the Latin, is “great things arise from small beginnings.” It was the personal motto of English explorer and sea captain Sir Francis Drake, but it serves equally well as the motto for Koch Insurance, a five-office agency headquartered in Tyndall, S.D., started in 1953 by Royal Koch.
• A Mutual on the Move
  Jim Sanor, president of Sandy & Beaver Insurance Company in Lisbon, Ohio, is running practically from the moment he opens his eyes every morning .
• Top Workplace for the 12th consecutive year 
  Grinnell Mutual was named the fourth-best large Iowa employer in the 2022 Des Moines Register/Energage Top Workplaces survey.   
• Insurance for fallen trees
  When your neighbors tree falls in your yard, who is responsible?
• Larry Jansen dies at 75
  Larry Jansen, 75, died at home on Oct. 3, 2022. Jansen was Grinnell Mutual’s president from 2012 to 2017. Jansen joined Grinnell Mutual in 1979 as a personal lines underwriting manager.
• Winter driving safety
  During winter, the challenges for drivers go up as the temperature goes down. Here are some suggestions for staying safe out on the road.
• Safe winter off-roading
  Enjoy winter sports safely on your ATV or snowmobile with common-sense safety tips
• Insurance coverage checkup
  As life situations change, so do your insurance needs. That’s why it’s a good idea it revisit your policies every year to make sure you’re not over- or underinsured.
• The importance of leak sensors
  Wireless (Wi-Fi) or cellular (device to device) sensor systems protect buildings and contents through remote monitoring, allowing quick action in the event of a leak.
• two headquarters are better than one
  Two Indiana mutuals joined forces in 2019 to form a strong statewide company: Oakwood Mutual
• Jonathan Johnson the team player
  Grinnell Mutual claims supervisor Jonathan Johnson describes the arduous process he went through as a Top 10 finalist for the Gallup Manager of the Year
• Larry Jansen one of a kind
  When used in connection with Jansen, “one of a kind” works as a multi-purpose descriptor and is expressed in many tones of voice — from admiring and respectful to rueful and mildly exasperated
• Spring on the farm means it’s raining babies
  New animal mothers on the farm sometimes need help, including protection from weather, nutritional supplements, and increased water for the mother.
• Top Workplace USA 2023
  Based on employee feedback, Grinnell Mutual has been recognized as the 75th-best employer in the 2023 Top Workplaces USA awards for employers with 500–999 employees.
• Escaping a house fire
  Know what to do in case of a house fire so you can escape safely
• Presidents Club 2023
  Grinnell Mutual recognized a group of 50 independent agents and 10 mutual insurance companies for outstanding achievement in the insurance profession and superior performance for Grinnell Mutual in 2022 by naming them to its 2023 President’s Club.
• More than just business
  Myren “Mickey” Rohde Jr. has been in the insurance business for as long as he can remember. Born into an insurance family, he started working for his father at just 12 years old, doing odd jobs around the office. Now, as the owner of Rohde Insurance, Rohde continues to carry on the legacy his father started in 1978
• Jennifer Buser
  As a personal lines underwriter at Grinnell Mutual, Jennifer Buser has made it her mission to create a workplace where people can thrive and grow, both professionally and personally.
• Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023
  Grinnell Mutual has received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third year running. The award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures globally.
• Hear about our jobs
  Employees talk about what their jobs entail and what it's like to work at Grinnell Mutual
• For Indiana policyholders affected by March 31-April 1 storms
  The Indiana Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 268, which institutes a 60-day moratorium for cancellation or non-renewal of any insurance policy due to the failure to pay premiums for any policyholder directly affected by the tornadoes and severe storms that occurred on March 31 and April 1, 2023.
• Our culture
  At Grinnell Mutual, we value our families, communities, co-workers, and customers. We embrace collaboration and are dedicated to doing quality work because we know that what we do every day matters.
• 2023 Road to Success scholarship winners
  Grinnell Mutual, in partnership with its independent agency force, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Road to Success Scholarships.
• Our awards
  Grinnell Mutual has won many awards as a top workplace and with its wellness and co-op/internship programs
• Patriot Award
  Nicole Chesmore, assistant vice president, IT, was presented with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s (ESGR) Patriot Award on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
• Stay cool with the right fans
  Fans come in an array of sizes, speeds, prices, and configurations. Find out which ones are right for you
• Avoiding livestock heat stress
  We offer tips and a table of daily water needs to help you keep your livestock healthy and hydrated during hot summer months.
• Banishing bats from your house
  While bats may seem harmless, their presence in your home can pose health risks to you and your family. If you ever come across bats in your home, it is important to remove them safely and effectively.
• The right security system
  Choosing a security system for your home can help prevent crime
• Riding out the storm
  Stormy weather can often cause hazardous conditions while driving, so it’s important to know what actions to take and avoid while driving.
• Top causes of loss
  Electrical fires were the leading cause of fire loss for Grinnell Mutual in 2022, according to its Special Investigations department. Electrical issues caused 106 of the 239 determined fires they investigated last year. Read how you can prevent an electrical fire, and what to do if you have an electrical fire.
• Scuttling Porch Pirates
  Millions of Americans have packages stolen from their front porches by porch pirates every year, losing an average of $50 every time it happens.
• 115th Annual Meeting and Elections
  Grinnell Mutual’s 115th annual business meeting convened on June 28, 2023, in Grinnell, Iowa, at the Grinnell Mutual Bartelt Conference and Education Center.
• Workplace safety
  Here are a few things you should know about on-the-job risks and ways you can mitigate them.
• Keeping kids safe on the farm
  Farms should be considered industrial spaces, as dangerous as any factory floor. Here’s a list of tips for keeping youngsters safe as they live and play on the farm.
• Car insurance for college students
  Car insurance for college students can be expensive. Learn some ways to lower your costs.
• State Fraud Warnings
  Insurance claims fraud warnings for AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV 
• Online buyers beware
  Shopping online is super convenient, but you need to protect yourself from cyber criminals
• 2023 Top Workplace
  Grinnell Mutual named Top Workplace for the 13th consecutive year
• 2023 RISE Internship award
  For the fourth year in a row, Grinnell Mutual has been named by Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) to its “Elite 50” list of the top places to intern in the insurance industry.
• Legacy Mutual
  Legacy Mutual, formerly Pioneer Mutual, was formed from the merger of three Southwest Iowa mutuals in 2020: Pioneer Mutual of Red Oak, Southwest Iowa Mutual of Clarinda, and Adams Mutual of Corning.
• Traci Taylor
  Senior internal auditor Traci Taylor finds balance through family and acts of giving back.
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• 2023 United Way
  Grinnell Mutual employees and matching funds from the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation raised almost $152,000 in pledges and matching contributions during the company’s 2023 United Way fundraising campaign.
• Commercial Umbrella insurance
  A business or commercial umbrella policy will cover claims — either single claims or multiple smaller claims for a single incident — that are beyond the limits of your underlying liability policies.
• Equipment Breakdown Insurance
  What is Equipment Breakdown Insurance? This type of insurance covers loss stemming from mechanical or electrical breakdown of nearly all the machinery your business uses, from laptop computers to backhoes, and beyond.
• Employment practices liability
  Too often, business insurance policies will shield your business from a range of losses, but leave you unprotected in the event of an employment lawsuit. Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) will make sure you’re covered.
• Business Continuity Planning
  Business disruptions can cost serious money, or even result in your company’s doors closing for good. If you want to avoid this kind of trouble, you need a business continuity plan (BCP).
• Juffer Inc. agency
  A glance at the website for Juffer Inc. — run by Gerrit Juffer and his brother Jeff out of the company’s headquarters in Wagner, S.D. — sums up the business simply: “Insurance, Investments, Real Estate.” If you talk to Gerrit Juffer, though, that leaves out the most important thing: providing opportunity for his team.
• Fireproof your business
  There’s more than one kind of fire. Make sure you know what varieties there are, and how to protect your business against them.
• Grinnell Mutual CFO honored
  Chris Hansen, Grinnell Mutual’s Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance has been named one of Iowa’s top 25 CFOs in 2023 by TOP CFOs (formerly Finance & Investing), a research and information source for news related to banking, finance, markets, and other topics relevant to CFOs.
• Mark Bartsh Greenwood Agency
  See Mark Bartsch’s story on how he found Greenwood Agency and how he balances it with his personal life with family and showing horses.
• John Strohmeyer
  John Strohmeyer, a technical analyst at Grinnell Mutual, has many balls in the air as he juggles his activities, kids, job, and sometimes just for fun.
• Succession plan
  Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Dave Wingert assumes the role of president of Grinnell Mutual. Roby Shay, formerly vice president of Enterprise Solutions and chief information officer since 2015, joins the executive leadership team as COO while retaining his CIO title.
• Anhydrous ammonia
  Ammonia is an important chemical on today’s farm, but farmers need to understand the risks and use it responsibly
• Meet Roby Shay
  Roby Shay, Grinnell Mutual’s new chief operations officer, insists he's not an adrenaline junkie. Rather, he’s more of a curiosity junkie.
• Forward Mutual navigates change
  Sarah Mueller, President and CEO of Forward Mutual Insurance, has had to adapt to many industry changes and challenges during her relatively short time as leader.
• Mutual mergers
  To survive in a rapidly evolving insurance landscape, many farm mutuals are merging.
• Top Workplace USA 2024
  Based on employee feedback, Grinnell Mutual has been recognized as the 56th-best employer in the 2024 Top Workplaces USA awards for employers with 500–999 employees.
• DOI moratorium IN
  The Indiana DOI has issued a 60-day moratorium for cancellation or non-renewal of insurance policies due to failure to pay premiums for any policyholder directly affected by the severe storms on March 14, 2024
• Kies new VP of claims
  Kevin Kies was promoted to the position. He had been serving as the assistant vice president of Reinsurance Claims, a position he took in 2018.
• Call before you dig
  Before you touch a shovel, call 811. That’s the number for the “call-before-you-dig” hotline, maintained nationwide to keep property owners from having an unfortunate — and potentially fatal — encounter with the gas, electric, or other utility lines that run beneath their yard’s surface.
• Keeping your workplace OSHA compliant
  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects worker safety with an extensive list of protective measures. It’s important that you know what measures apply to your business, and how to keep track of your compliance.
• Know your flood risk
  Homeowners should know if their home is in a flood-prone area and know their insurance options if it is.
• Grinnell Mutual wins Iowa wellness award
  Grinnell Mutual was announced as the winner of the 2024 Iowa Healthiest State Initiative in the large company category on April 17, 2024, at the group’s awards luncheon.
• Grinnell Mutual employees honored
  At the second annual Grinnell Mutual Way Awards Gala, two departments and several individuals were honored.
• Surge protectors
  Protecting your technology means investing in surge protection. Learn what that means with our article.
• Retail violence
  Violence in retail spaces is a growing problem. There are things you can do to make your business, your employees and yourself safer.
• Learn about construction permits
  Before you start a renovation, make sure you get the proper permits.
• Avoiding scammers after a storm
  Be prepared for scammers and shady contractors who descend after extreme weather disasters. They prey on the need for quick repairs with promises of low estimates.
• Lightning safety tips
  Lightning is a powerful and dangerous force of nature. Know the facts and keep safe when the clouds roll in and storms approach.
• ESGR award
  Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented Grinnell Mutual with its highest honor, the Pro Patria Award at its April 26 Iowa Committee Employer Recognition Dinner.
• Return to Work Program
  A return-to-work program can help employees preserve their earning capacity after injury and can help your business preserve its bottom line.
• Greenfield tornado
  On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Greenfield, Iowa, was hit by a destructive tornado.The company has historic ties to Greenfield, where Grinnell Mutual was founded in 1909 as the Iowa Farmers Mutual Insurance Association.
• Rising rates
  Learn about how insurance and reinsurance works and why the last few years have seen rising insurance rates
• 2024 Annual Meeting
  Grinnell Mutual’s 116th annual business meeting convened on June 26, 2024, in Grinnell, Iowa, at the Grinnell Mutual Bartelt Conference and Education Center. Three board members were re-elected and one new director was elected.
• Highbarger named VP
  Grinnell Mutual has named Joe Highbarger as its new vice president of Actuarial Services, a new division at the company, effective July 29, 2024.
• Preventing hypothermia
  Frostbite and hypothermia occur when your normal temperature drops after prolonged exposure to cold weather. Know the symptoms of hypothermia, how to prevent it and what to do if it happens.
• Under the AI hammer
  Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every business. The insurance industry is no different.
• Farmers Union embraces opportunity
  You shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket, and Farmers Union Insurance in North Dakota doesn’t. It takes advantage of opportunities far afield from its rural roots.
• Angie Gritsch
  January 2025 marks Angie Gritsch’s 40th year at Grinnell Mutual and she’s reflecting on her journey. Gritsch is a material distribution assistant at Grinnell Mutual.
• 2024 Top Workplace
  “Grinnell Mutual is honored to be recognized as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces for the 14th consecutive year,” said Jeff Menary, Grinnell Mutual CEO. “At Grinnell Mutual we recognize that the reason for our long-term success is the outstanding work by our staff, which is why their happiness and job satisfaction are top priorities at Grinnell Mutual.
• Using the right tools
  Struggling to make a wrong or inadequate tool do a job it wasn’t designed for is a prescription for injury. What should you have in your toolkit? We have a list for you.
• Shop small
  Think about shopping small on Small Business Saturday. Keeping your business in your neighborhood has benefits beyond making local merchants smile. Turns out your paycheck goes further — and benefits you — when you spend it closer to home.
• Creating a safe home woodshop
  To complete a successful woodworking project, a safe, well-equipped shop is vital. What constitutes “safe” and “well-equipped,” though? Our article offers some guidelines.
• Menary inducted into Hall of Fame
  Jeff Menary, CEO of Grinnell Mutual, was inducted into the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame (IIHOF) in a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2024, at the Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa.
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• United Way results
  Grinnell Mutual employees and matching funds from the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation raised over $147,500 during the company’s 2024 United Way fundraising campaign. Employees pledged over $80,000, exceeding the company’s $70,000 goal, as they have for at least nine consecutive years. The foundation contributed a $67,500 match.
• What to do if your business has been hacked
  If you’re a business owner, it’s scary to find you’ve been hacked. What’s your next move after a cyberattack?
• Keeping your business’s workshop warm
  Here are a few things to consider as you install a safe and effective heating system in your workshop.
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• Fire blanket donation
  The Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation, working with Jasper County Emergency Management and area fire departments, granted $8,020 to an initiative to enhance emergency responses to vehicle fires along the I-80 corridor. Emergency personnel identified a critical need for fire blankets specifically designed to manage electric vehicle (EV) fires effectively.
• Preventing frozen pipes
  Strategies for keeping your home’s pipes from freezing during the cold winter months, and some solutions if you can’t
• Heating your home workshop
  Here are a few things to consider as you install a safe and effective heating system in your home workshop.
• Commercial kitchen fire safety
  Things can get pretty hot in a commercial kitchen. Careful planning will help ensure that heat doesn’t lead to an actual fire.
• Avoiding spontaneous hay fires
  Wet hay combusts more easily than dry hay. Here’s how to mitigate this threat to your farm operation.
• Making your woodworking business safe
  To help woodworking businesses make their facilities safe, Grinnell Mutual compiled an overview of the regulations and safety codes.
• Embracing technology to reduce risk
  Managing risk is difficult in challenging times. Heritage Mutual Insurance is doing it with cutting-edge technology that analyzes weather patterns in its coverage area
• Karla Lanser
  Karla Lanser's love for software engineering grew through the years and her life at Grinnell Mutua
• Osborn new VP of Actuarial Services
  Grinnell Mutual has named Rick Osborn as its new vice president of Actuarial Services
• Farm ATV safety
  ATVs are enabling faster and more efficient ag operations but present particular risks and require skillful handling and operator protection to ensure safe operation.
• Managing cyber risks
  Data breaches are a growing problem for businesses. Your business needs a strategy for keeping hackers at bay and recovering from their incursions when you can’t.
• Running for a cause
  Most people shy away from the mere thought of six consecutive days of running, let alone finishing a marathon each day. But for Grinnell Mutual Controller Michelle Papendick, this challenge is about more than personal endurance: It’s about raising awareness and funds to fight multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Community Insurance of Iowa
  Community Insurance has offices in Delhi, Edgewood, Guttenberg, Monona, New Hampton, Ossian, Sumner, and Tripoli in addition to Oelwein. The company offers a full spectrum of commercial, ag, corporate, and personal products.
• Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025
  Grinnell Mutual has received a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the fourth time. The award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures globally.
• 2024 performance 2025 outlook
  While Grinnell Mutual has started to turn the ship around after some very rough weather, the company’s leaders know this course change required some difficult, at times painful, decisions. And they are under no illusion that it’s all smooth sailing ahead.
• Parents and playground safety
  Playground accidents injure hundreds of thousands of kids each year. This article offers some preliminary guidelines for parents wanting to keep their kids safe.
• Playground safety
  Playground accidents injure hundreds of thousands of kids each year. This article offers some preliminary guidelines for keeping them safe.