Our year continues to progress well. Though our second quarter results were not as strong as the first quarter, our YTD financial results continue to exceed our business plan. Our combined ratio through June 30, 2016 is a solid 92.

Storm claims in June rained (hailed) on our parade a bit. The largest storm we worked in the second quarter was in Bismarck ND, followed by storm occurrences in Brainerd...

For Midwest based P&C Carriers, the winter and fall months typically provide a welcome reprieve from storm activity. There's no hail, less wind, and fewer claims. This year, our seasonal weather was further affected by the back end of a year long El Nino pattern that has represented a dichotomy of sorts across the contiguous United States. This phenomenon has resulted in warmer and dryer air to the North, and...

To All MFM Agents and Insureds:

This past year, new records were set at MFM. Our written premium goal was exceeded with an increase of 7.5% to end at just short of $130M. This past year, we added a marketing presence in the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Indiana. We have significant accounting to complete on our financial results, but right now we estimate our combined ratio to be roughly...

Dear Agents, Employees and Business Partners:

Continuing our tradition of 23 consecutive years, in lieu of sending holiday cards, Midwest Family has made a cash donation to Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute on behalf of the Independent Agents, Business Partners, and Employees of Midwest Family.

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute provides rehabilitation services for people with short and long-term health conditions, injuries and disabilities. The donation, made on your behalf, will support...

It is good to have the traditional storm season in our rear view mirror. In fact, once we get past Labor Day, the kids go back to school and vacation driving season ends, we generally breathe a collective sigh of relief. As one of our adjustors said recently: “now we can begin turning our attention to deer hits”. The fall season usually is a quieter part of our claims and...