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In the late 1800's, Missouri farm mutual insurance associations were formed to help farmers build back after fire losses. On May 29, 1895 a group of German speaking farmers located North of California, Missouri, near the old Highland School, formed the Highland Farmers Fire and Lightning Association – the first bylaws were written in German. To join, a member paid a $1 membership fee and identified risks -- $300 house, $80 barn, etc. When a loss occurred the member was assessed a percentage of the risk.
Today, most companies have a premium charge. Highland Mutual has still maintained the assessment basis, but has established rates similar to premium charges. |
Over the years, Highland Mutual has merged with neighboring mutual insurance companies. On January 1, 2002, Highland merged with the Jamestown Fire Insurance Company, on January 1, 2006, Highland merged with Hazel Dell Mutual Insurance Company and on September 1, 2006 Highland merged with German Salem Aid Association of Missouri.
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OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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OFFICERS
Larry Rohrbach – President Wayne Dummermuth – Vice President Janet Wolfrum – Secretary Patricia Inglish – Treasurer |
DIRECTORS
Larry Rohrbach Wayne Dummermuth Dale Glenn Jerry Gerlt Danny Haldiman Kenneth Howard Sue Ann Loesch Don Wyss |
MEET OUR AGENTS
MIKE INGLISH
54911 Inglish Road California, MO 65018 Cell: (573) 821-3685 Home: (573) 796-4692 |
JAY BESTGEN
58122 Bybee Road California, MO 65018 Cell: (573) 291-0892 Home: (573) 796-2014 |
JIM COX
17820 Meadowbrook Barnett, MO 65011 Cell: (573) 480-5803 Home: (573) 392-5803 |
ANNUAL MEETING
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The Annual Meeting is held each year on the last Saturday in February at the company office located at 104 East Third Street in California, MO. Policy holders are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting which begins at 1:00 p.m.
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