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 Heartland Mutual Insurance Company earns Company Achievement Award

Heartland Mutual Insurance Company of Belleville, Ill., was presented the prestigious Company Achievement Award by the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (IAMIC) during its 2014 annual convention. Heartland Mutual has served Illinois customers since 1883 and is reinsured by Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company.

“Heartland Mutual continues to adapt its business to meet the needs of today’s customers and provide exceptional service to policyholders. That’s why we’re pleased to name Heartland Mutual as the 2014 recipient of the Company Achievement Award,” said Jackie Rakers, IAMIC executive director.

About IAMIC

The Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies is a trade association comprised of farm mutual insurance companies. Mutual insurance, like the farming industry, has been a part of the Illinois landscape for well over a century. IAMIC provides member companies with educational opportunities, professional development, legislative support, and industry recognition.

About Grinnell Mutual
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, in business since 1909, provides reinsurance for farm mutual insurance companies and property and casualty insurance products through more than 1,600 independent agents in 12 Midwestern states. Grinnell Mutual is the 120^th largest property-casualty insurance company in the United States and the largest primary reinsurer of farm mutual companies in North America.

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Receiving the award for Heartland Mutual were (from left) Liz Boswell, Chuck Ahrens, Ron Peach, Michael Poettker, Christopher Feldt, and Amy Feldt.