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Preparing Crop Insurance Claims: What to Expect and How We Can Help At First State Insurance Agency, we know how devastating a significant loss can be, and our team is here to support you during these difficult times. Working with an experienced Crop...

Crop 360, Crop insurance, Insurance claim

First State Insurance Agency Acquires Gill Insurance We’re excited to announce our acquisition of Gill Insurance Agency in Fairbury, NE effective July 1, 2024. There will be no immediate changes to existing policies or coverage and there will...

Acquisition, Fairbury, First State Insurance Agency, Gill Insurance Agency

Why are my Business Insurance Costs Increasing? Proactive strategies for navigating the insurance market before your renewal. Understanding the Hard Market The insurance industry has been experiencing significant changes that - if they haven’t...

Business insurance, Hard market, Insurance costs, Renewal

Understanding the Hard Insurance Market Navigating the complexities of the insurance market can be challenging, especially during what is known as a ‘hard market.’ But what exactly does this mean, and how does it affect you as a policyholder?...

Claim, Coverage, Hard market, Insurance market, Policy, Premium

A Guide to Insure Your Valentine’s Gifts Did you receive a thoughtful gift from your significant other this year? Valentine’s Day tends to bring out generosity, with gifts ranging from sparkling jewelry to watches or other valuable...

Appraisal, Coverage, Damage, Financial protection, Insurance, Policy, Theft, Valentine's Day

Navigating Crop Insurance Renewal: Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Agent As a responsible farmer, you understand the importance of safeguarding your crops against unpredictable weather events, pests, and market fluctuations. Crop insurance plays a crucial...

Crop 360, Crop insurance, Insurance agent, Premium, Renewal, Risk management, Technology

The Fundamentals of Livestock Risk Protection Insurance As a livestock farmer or rancher, you understand the multitude of risks that can jeopardize your profitability, many of which are beyond your control. Cattle inventories nationwide took a major...

Cattle producer, Livestock Risk Protection, LRP insurance, Nebraska, Risk management

Auto Insurance for Hail Damage It’s that time of year when hail can take a toll on your vehicle, and if you’re living in Nebraska, you might want to pay extra attention. According to recent data, Nebraska is the 3rd state with the most...

Auto insurance, Comprehensive insurance, Hail damage, Insurance agency, Midwest, Severe weather, Vehicle

Property Insurance Changes for 2023 Mother nature made herself known in 2022. From hail to wildfires, last year was an unprecedented claim season for insurance companies in the state of Nebraska. These claims, combined with continued inflation, have forced...

Coverage, Deductibles, Hail, Inflation, Insurance agency, Nebraska weather, Property insurance, Reinsurance, Wildfires

Common crop insurance mistakes that can cost producers money. Having crop insurance can save your farm from disaster. However, it can seem overwhelming, and if you don’t do it right, it could cost you. Here are some common crop insurance mistakes...

Acreage, APH, Coverage, Crop insurance, Deadlines, Farm, Harvest, Plant date, Risk management, T-yield