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Crop Insurance 101: Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) Products

Farmland owners and cash-renters have many options to consider when creating a risk management plan. Crop insurance is a key route to explore. The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) provides crop coverage via Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI). Crop yield losses can be protected against by insuring a certain percentage of historical crop production. Below are […]

Why Is Travel Health Insurance Important?

Take a few minutes to learn about Travel Insurance With GeoBlue Travel. Having healthcare coverage accessible regardless of your location is a consideration that many overlook. It is essential to be prepared for unexpected events that life may present, ensuring that you receive proper care when needed, especially while traveling. By securing this plan, you […]

Five common appliances that cause house fires

Our homes today are filled with electronics and appliances that make our lives easier and provide us with entertainment. DVD players, big-screen TVs, video game systems, and cable/satellite TV boxes overload our electrical outlets and fill up our entertainment centers. If you bought a new appliance lately, you’ll see that technology has also changed them. […]

Crop Insurance 101: Price Discovery Periods

Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) is a federal product, premium is universal between all Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs). USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recalibrates crop insurance protection based on expected commodity prices and risk in the market. Revenue Protection (RP) policies use market prices and individual yields to calculate the revenue coverage and guarantee. The market […]

The importance of jewelry insurance

Whether you’re newly engaged, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or the recipient of a Valentine’s day gift, insuring and caring for your jewelry is important. While jewelry is created to bring enjoyment and happiness for a lifetime, it’s no different than our other possessions. Everyday wear and tear can cause damage to it, especially if you […]

Manson Fire Department Selected as 2023 Community Contest Winner, presented by IMT Insurance

Kingsgate Insurance’s Annie Hyink (pictured right) presented Manson Fire Chief John Colshan (pictured left) a $1,000 check after Manson Fire Department – Wildland Fire Equipment Updates/Replacement was selected as a 2023 Community Contest $1,000 winner presented by IMT Insurance. IMT takes pride in establishing deep roots and relationships in our communities. Together, our values of […]

Early Soybean Planting Considerations

Soybean planting dates have been moving earlier and earlier. In a nod to this, the USDA Risk Management Agency has moved up the earliest planting dates for replant insurance coverage – April 10 for the southern 3 tiers of Iowa counties and April 15 for the northern 6 tiers of Iowa counties. Even with this […]

Embracing heart health: A February journey

February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day and love; it’s also a time to focus on another vital aspect of our lives: heart health. Observed every February, American Heart Month helps raise awareness about cardiovascular health, encourages preventive measures, and inspires positive lifestyle changes. The heart is the engine that keeps our bodies running. It pumps […]