Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
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N 42° 39.633 W 085° 16.971
16T E 640731 N 4724549
Located on the south side of Woodlawn Avenue, between East and Hanover Streets. Plentiful parking available.
Waymark Code: WM17G0
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2007
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On April 5, 1885, the Michigan Mutual Tornado, Cyclone, and Windstorm Insurance Company became the first mutual windstorm company incorporated by the state of Michigan. Starting in a one-room office above Grant's store, the company occupied and outgrew five sites in Hastings. Locally the firm was called the Windstorm Company, while out of town it was known as the Hastings Company. In 1920 its name was formally changed to the Michigan Mutual Windstorm Insurance Company. On January 15, 1959, the company became a general mutual, taking the name Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Over the years, the firm has expanded to write policies for commercial, home and farm property, workers' compensation, automobile and marine insurance.
Historical Date: 04/05/1885
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: State Site#561
Historical Name: Not listed
Description: Not listed
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