Headquarters: 404 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058
http://www.hastingsmutual.com/

2009 total premiums written: $308,421,000

Key officers: William H. Wallace, Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer, Joseph J. Babiak, Jr., Senior Vice President – Insurance Operations

Originally created to protect homeowners caught in the path of Midwestern tornados and strong winds, Hastings Mutual presently offers commercial, auto, homeowner, rental, recreational vehicles, umbrella, and specialty farmowners property/casualty insurance. The company serves the states of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin and offers specialty coverage programs for farmers unions, fruit and vegetable growers, and dairy businesses.

Some quick facts about Hastings Mutual Insurance Company:

The company was founded in 1885 as the Michigan Mutual Tornado, Cyclone, and Windstorm Company. The idea for its creation came about because twice during the prior five years, cyclones ripped through the small Michigan town of Hastings and inflicted hundreds of thousands of dollars in home damage. A local farmer and his brother who served on the state legislature felt something had to be done to lower the extremely high costs of rebuilding homes ravaged by the seasonal occurrence.

Hastings Mutual recently was awarded an “A+” (superior) financial strength ranking from A.M. Best.

Source: Hastingsmutual.com, hoovers.com

Compiled by Life Quotes, Inc. staff