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Customized Cars May Require Customized Car Insurance
Photo credit: iStock/Group4 Studio The assembly line allows car manufacturers to be very efficient, rolling new cars out of the factory at an incredible pace. This level of efficiency does not allow for much customization for the average driver, though. If you want your vehicle to stand out from the pack, you might consider custom equipment or modifications.
New Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance App Simplifies Insurance Management
Photo credit: iStock/B4LLS At the beginning of 2026, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance launched a new mobile app that gives each client the power to manage their policies from the palm of their hand. This is a significant step forward in making insurance services and account management more accessible and user-friendly for policyholders across the state.
Water Damage Insurance Claims are on the Rise in Indiana
Photo credit: iStock/pocketlight Water is essential for life, but when unchecked and uncontained, it can cause damage to your home and property. At Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, a significant number of clients report claims related to water damage each year, and the average cost of covered claims has increased nearly 50% over the last five years. Water damage may be covered by your homeowners policy, but oftentimes it is not.
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance agents strive to ensure their clients have proper coverage in place. Living in the communities where they work allows agents to become trusted advisers on insurance topics. Even with access to that personal relationship, certain coverage needs could be overlooked or may change over time. The proper coverage can best be applied when discussions about new or changing life circumstances take place.
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Community Celebrates 10 Years
With offices in all 92 Indiana counties, community involvement has always been a priority for Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. Ten years ago, that legacy of giving back was formalized with the creation of IFBI Community. IFBI Community is the company’s internal program that allots time for employees to volunteer each year, helps employees find volunteer opportunities, builds relationships with nonprofits and community partners, and manages corporate giving.
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Lends Helping Hand After Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene devasted states in the Southeast, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance staff were already preparing to help sister Farm Bureaus in affected areas. Following the September 2024 storm, Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance reached out for claims support, and the plan to assist was set in motion. “By the time Hurricane Helene formed on Sept. 24, we had a plan in place to provide on-site adjusters and remote help,” says Jackie Jones, IFBI senior manager of property claims. “By Sept.
Joe Horstman Earns Top Sales Award at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance proudly announces that Joe Horstman has earned the Governor Agent award, which is presented to the company's top-performing agent of the year. In addition to the Governor Agent award, Horstman entered the company's elite Lifetime President's Club over the weekend. This designation is for agents who have earned the Top 10 award in 10 separate years with Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. Horstman began his career at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance in May 2002.
Marcum’s Garrett Kelly breaks down the benefits of cost segregation studies for The Mann Report
Excerpt: Cash flow is great, but are you tired of paying taxes on your cash-flowing investment properties? Are you a real estate professional who gets a surprise tax hit when relying on those cash reserves? This article will discuss what a cost segregation study is and how cost segregation can be used effectively by real estate investors for tax savings and increased cash flow. Click here to read a PDF version of the article >>
Auto-deduction Questions, Answers
It’s Always Important to Know the Rules of the Road By Garrett Kelly, CPA ‘Can I deduct vehicle expenses on my tax return?’ This is one of the most frequent and open-ended questions a CPA will get. As a CPA, if you have been in the game for any period of time, you probably know that the answer is: “it depends.” Here are some other commonly asked questions questions and scenarios regarding automobile deductions — and some answers. ‘I have a personal vehicle that I use in my business.
Understanding HSAs
They Provide Investment, Retirement-planning Opportunities By Garrett Kelly, CPA Many people understand that a health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account that is paired with a high-deductible health plan. Contributions are tax-deductible, and the funds can be distributed out tax-free for qualified, out-of-pocket medical expenses. If used for non-medical expenses, the distributions are taxable and face a 20% penalty.
Indiana Farm Bureau Survey - Trade Situation Is Jeopardizing Farmers
Indiana Farm Bureau recently conducted an online survey of farmer members to gauge how the ongoing trade conflicts and increasing tariffs are impacting their operations. The survey received submissions from farmers across the state. According to survey data, 72% of respondents said the current trade environment’s impact on commodity prices is jeopardizing their farm operation.
Living Smart: What is green pest control?
According to Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association, the most important aspect of green pest control is an integrated pest management approach. The process consists of inspecting the area, identifying the pest problem and then controlling it. The goal is to manage pests with minimal impact on people, property and the environment.
Living Smart: What is Green Pest Control?
When her young dog died of cancer almost four years ago, Chicago Angie's List member Amy Heineke started looking into green pest control.
Living Smart: What is Green Pest Control?
When her young dog died of cancer almost four years ago, Chicago Angie's List member Amy Heineke started looking into green pest control.
Living Smart: What is Green Pest Control?
When her young dog died of cancer almost four years ago, Chicago Angie's List member Amy Heineke started looking into green pest control.
Living Smart: What is Green Pest Control?
When her young dog died of cancer almost four years ago, Chicago Angie's List member Amy Heineke started looking into green pest control.
Living Smart: What is Green Pest Control?
When her young dog died of cancer almost four years ago, Chicago Angie's List member Amy Heineke started looking into green pest control.
Living Smart: What is Green Pest Control?
When her young dog died of cancer almost four years ago, Chicago Angie's List member Amy Heineke started looking into green pest control.
How to landscape to increase curb appeal
You know that old adage about not judging a book by its cover? Well, potential homebuyers don’t subscribe to that way of thinking. The first impression your home elicits is often the difference between smooth selling and having to navigate the rough waters of real estate longer. Follow these landscaping tips to boost curb appeal and help you close the deal. 1. Heed the weeds. If you notice weeds popping up in your plant beds, remove them. Weeds are to a flowerbed what pimples are to a face.
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