May 13, 2019, 14:12 PM

The three-day event, held annually in Des Moines, Iowa, gathered together state insurance commissioners, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and regulatory representatives from various states, national offices, and international organizations.

May 1, 2019, 09:46 AM

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is designed to help professionals in the crop insurance industry increase their knowledge and hands-on experience with key issues

Apr 24, 2019, 10:43 AM

If a farmer is using precision ag technology while planting, the data collected can easily be used to verify a replant claim.

Apr 18, 2019, 13:03 PM

Farm Bill implementation progress on Commodity Programs, Conservation, Trade, Nutrition Programs, Credit, Rural Development, Research and Related Matters, Forestry, Energy, Horticulture, Crop Insurance, and other areas.

Apr 10, 2019, 13:30 PM

Over time, using precision data for crop insurance with Precision Crop Insurance Solutions allows growers like Stoy to keep more accurate records, streamline the reporting process, improve their APH, and expedite the claims process.

Mar 29, 2019, 14:00 PM

This year, 51 participants from FMH, IMT, and Mercer shaved their heads or styled their hair in crazy ways and colors at this event to raise a total of over $108,000.

Mar 21, 2019, 10:45 AM

Listen to FMH Assistant Vice President of Compliance Ryan Kramer discuss his experience with the CIRB Emerging Leaders Program.

Mar 18, 2019, 16:14 PM

"Looking for opportunities to grow or develop a transition plan for a book of business can be challenging for agents, and this tool is meant to ease that process as well as facilitate easier business transitions for customers,” said FMH President and CEO Ron Rutledge.

Mar 18, 2019, 10:35 AM

Farmers organize their precision farming data in their Farm Management Software (FMS) in their office. When do they use their FMS and what do they use it for?

Feb 26, 2019, 09:47 AM

Many farmers prepare for planting by purchasing seed, inspecting their machinery, and talking to their crop insurance agent. Farmers who use precision equipment have a few more steps to ensure they're ready to plant.

Feb 25, 2019, 16:03 PM

Several FMH employees attended this year’s conference along with other industry professionals including those from agencies, AIPs, and reinsurance brokers.

Feb 22, 2019, 12:21 PM

In mid-February, FMH leadership, CIRB Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) members, and 135 crop insurance industry professionals gathered in San Diego, California for the 55th Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau’s (CIRB) Annual Meeting.

Feb 20, 2019, 13:25 PM

As an agent and farmer, Nathan Kohls sees the value of FMH Precision Crop Insurance Solutions™ from beginning to end.

Feb 19, 2019, 13:44 PM

FMH was one of multiple companies represented at Insurance Day on the Hill at the Iowa State Capitol on February 12.

Feb 19, 2019, 11:27 AM

FMH hosted the Iowa Insurance Institutes’s (III) Annual Breakfast with the Commissioner at the FMH home office in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Feb 18, 2019, 10:00 AM

Larry Ewart, former Senior Vice President of Claims at FMH, has been recognized for his role serving the crop insurance industry through outstanding leadership.

Feb 7, 2019, 11:31 AM

Jan 29, 2019, 13:48 PM

This time of year, agents may still be reporting 2018 production, while also focusing on 2019 crop insurance plans.

Jan 10, 2019, 13:32 PM

The 2018 Farm Bill was passed with bipartisan support and signed into law on December 20, 2018.

Jan 4, 2019, 10:30 AM

As CRO, Kuethe is responsible for FMH’s risk management operations including managing data requirements needed to adequately evaluate the profitability of products, identifying potential new growth areas, and managing the risks associated with those endeavors.