News & Testimonials

Kerosene Heater Safety

Posted on: Monday, December 12, 2016

If you use a kerosene heater in your home or place of business, you should take precautions against a number of serious hazards.

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A.M. Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Farmers and Mechanics Fire and Casualty Insurance Company

Posted on: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

On October 19, 2016, A.M. Best upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of Farmers and Mechanics Fire and Casualty Insurance Company to A (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a” from “bbb+”.

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Prevent Kitchen Fires This Thanksgiving

Posted on: Monday, November 21, 2016

Did you know that home cooking fires happen most often on Thanksgiving?  Cooking is the main cause of home fires and fire injuries.  Here are a few steps you can take to keep your family safe and prevent cooking fires.

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Weatherization Tips to Save Energy

Posted on: Monday, November 21, 2016

Weatherizing your home can prevent warm air from leaking out of your home in the winter, saving you both energy and money.  Every home has some common areas that can cause air leaks.  Here is a list of the common areas you can focus on when weatherizing your home (showing the Air Infiltration percentage)

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Holly Boggs Receives Agent of the Year Award

Posted on: Friday, November 18, 2016

The Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia (IIAWV) recently announced that Holly D. Boggs of Ed DeLong Insurance Marketplace in White Sulphur Springs was presented the “Earle S. Dillard Agent of the Year” award at the association’s annual convention held at The Greenbrier in October.

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Announcing Our New Website

Posted on: Thursday, April 28, 2016

Farmers & Mechanics Insurance is pleased to announce that their new website is now live on the web at www.fmiwv.com. The new website, developed by LeftBrain Website Design, was designed with an emphasis on regularly updated content, useful information and features, and a more user-friendly interface.  

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Customer Testimonial: Karen

Posted on: Wednesday, April 20, 2016

I recently received a letter from you explaining that after an audit it was determined that we should have received more from a settlement for a fire that had previously occurred at our residence. Needless to say, I was shocked. It was quite a refreshing change to deal with a company that deals honestly and openly with clients. Thank you so much!

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