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Material Shortage: How Does This Impact Homeowners Insurance?
Updated: February 11, 2026
Another unforeseen consequence from the COVID-19 pandemic is the building material shortage. What we are seeing is unlike anything ever before. There are very few [...]

Hometown Highlights Podcast | Official Trailer
Updated: January 9, 2026
Inspiring stories. Community involvement. Dedicated individuals. We are excited to share the good happening within communities near and far. Join us to learn about people's [...]

Silica Exposure: Dangers for Pool Contractors
Updated: January 9, 2026
Silica exposure and crystalline exposure have become hot topics for contractors who deal with concrete or masonry construction. There has been a focus and investment [...]

Inventory Insurance: Peak Season for Pool Contractors
Updated: January 9, 2026
In general, exterior construction companies in the Midwest are busier when the weather is warmer. Pool installation contractors can relate! It is exponentially harder to [...]

Pool Safety: Barriers for Residential Pools
Updated: January 9, 2026
The vision of your dream backyard is now a reality. Your pool is installed. Life is good! There isn't much you will need to leave [...]

Swimming Pool Contractor Coverage
Updated: January 9, 2026
Over our more than 50 years in business, the team at Hitchings Insurance Agency has refined and developed an insurance program for swimming pool contractors. [...]

FFF | Grid Soil Sampling
Updated: June 16, 2025
We rode along as Dan Volkman from Legacy Farmers Cooperative took soil samples from a recently combined bean field in Arcadia, Ohio and explained many [...]

Farmers Market: Proper Risk Management
Updated: January 9, 2026
It's finally summertime! We have waited all winter long for warmer temperatures. Well, they are certainly here, which means it's growing season. The local [...]

Home Insurance: What ISN’T covered?
Updated: January 9, 2026
You May Think Toys are Covered on your Home Insurance. Hold That Thought! As kids, we love toys because they give us options to explore [...]

Meet our newest teammate, Grace Wagner
Updated: October 11, 2023
We’d like to introduce you to our teammate, Grace! She comes from a small town with a tight knit family. She is dedicated with a [...]

Does Car Insurance Follow the Car or the Driver?
Updated: January 9, 2026
Understanding insurance coverage if someone else drives your vehicle. There are moments when you quickly need to borrow a friend’s vehicle, or perhaps you allow [...]

Premium Relief for Auto Customers
Updated: January 9, 2026
We have all been inundated with information surrounding COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order. Announcements related to auto insurance premium relief have not been left out [...]