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Success Story: Grant Davenport
Q: Can you describe your career path and what led you to become an insurance agent at FUA? I got into insurance through a family friend, and after a few years of working for someone else, I made the decision to work for myself. I had a Farm Bureau office before joining FUA, which I’ve…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Alison Peters
Q: Can you briefly describe your career path and what led you to become an insurance agent at FUA? Before working with FUA, my jobs had been in marketing, sales and event planning. I had worked for a local radio station/media company and then for a marketing and print publications company. While I was working…
Read MoreNurture Your Pet’s Well-Being with Insurance Coverage
Show your pet love and nurture your pet’s well-being with insurance coverage. As a devoted pet owner, few things compare to your furry friend’s unconditional love and companionship. Whether it’s the enthusiastic tail wags of a dog or the gentle purring of a cat, pets have an innate ability to fill our lives with joy…
Read More5 Signs it’s Time to Switch Insurance Agents for Your Business
Is your business getting the high-quality insurance coverage it deserves? Whether you have two employees or 200, it’s important to have a real person on your side who can offer you personal, professional service and quality protection against possible financial loss. If you’ve been with the same business insurance agent for several years, it can…
Read MoreRecord-high crop prices: What does it mean for insurance?
Did you notice higher premiums when you talked to your crop insurance agent this month? There’s a reason – Spring 2022 crop insurance guarantees are among the highest on record, keeping up with surging input costs to offer some revenue protection through an uncertain growing season. The spring crop insurance guarantee for wheat has been set…
Read MoreTips for Being Away for the Holidays
Are you traveling for the holidays? Here are 15 top tips to keep you home safe while you are away: Make sure alarm systems and motion sensors are in place and working properly. Connect these to your phone to monitor activity at all times of the day. Use automatic lights to scare potential robbers away. …
Read MoreFarmers Union Agency Donation to Second Harvest Heartland
No one can grow, maintain good health or reach their full potential if they are hungry. A surprising number of our neighbors are doing something they never imagined: visiting food shelves for the first time in their lives. The persisting pandemic, record-high food prices and a slow economy means our help is needed more than…
Read MoreFUA September Food Drive
During September’s Hunger Action Month, Farmers Union Agency held an Agency-wide Food Drive collecting non-expired, non-perishable food and personal care items at participating Agent locations across Minnesota and in the State Office (305 Roselawn Ave E, St. Paul, MN). Over the past 30 days, staff, Agents, and company partners brought in over 600 pounds of…
Read MoreFUA Community Clean Up
Giving back to our community is one of our Agency’s core values. On Friday, June 18th, the FUA State Office Staff spent a few hours picking up trash and cleaning up at Phalen Regional Park in St. Paul, Minnesota. The day was beautiful and sunny, and the park is a local gem! In addition…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Driving in Rain
Driving Safely in Rain The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that more than 20% of accidents in the country are caused by poor weather conditions. And over 400,000 people, on average, are injured in weather-related crashes each year. Specific weather conditions require specific responses. Of all inclement weather situations, you’re most likely to find yourself…
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