FMIC - Frederick Mutual Insurance Company

Inclement Weather Forecast! There is a chance of a wintry mix in the form of snowfall, sleet, and/or freezing rain in the DC Metro area beginning as early as Sunday, January 5th, 2025. To track the progression of the winter weather for your area please visit https://www.weather.gov/. Please keep in mind road conditions for Monday, January 6th could affect business openings. A reminder to prepare any walkways and entrances to your business and follow all safety guidelines in the event of inclement weather to avoid any potential accidents. Additionally, consecutive days of inclement weather increases the chance of pipes freezing and causing damage to your business and property. Please remember to consider the following measures which may prevent winter weather damaging your assets and keep your pipes from freezing:  

Did you know that theft claims increase significantly during the holiday season? All businesses should develop strong security measures to prevent theft at your premises and online. Watch more in the video below to prevent theft at your business this holiday season!

Happy Thanksgiving from your Friends at Frederick Mutual! Here is a Holiday Quick Tip for landlords and tenants this Thanksgiving season!

Thank you Insurance Thought Leadership and Nearmap for featuring us in the article below, "Managing Loss Control with Location Intelligence" by Dave Tobias! And thank you for sharing Jessica R. Holcomb.

Frederick Mutual Insurance Company (FMIC) is an advocate for The Frederick Rescue Mission, the local Christ-centered ministry devoted to meeting the tangible needs of residents of Frederick County who face hunger, poverty, and the desire to overcome addiction. For the 2024 Thanksgiving season, FMIC matched employee contributions to provide Thanksgiving Day turkeys to our neighbors at the Frederick Rescue Mission – Beacon House. Read more about Frederick Rescue Mission and how you can join Frederick Mutual in supporting their local needs at www.therescuemission.org

Please join me in welcoming Meredith Hawkins, SCLA who has joined Frederick Mutual as our Field Claims Property Adjuster! Meredith has over 25 years of claims experience with extensive industry knowledge from her time spent as a Property Representative while also participating on a catastrophe team.   We are thrilled to have her on the Frederick Mutual team as a dedicated member of our claims department! 

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Every type of small business, regardless of the industry, needs to be aware of the dangers of cybersecurity threats. Cybercriminals are constantly modifying their techniques, which means it is critical to have a cybersecurity plan and coverage.   Read more about preventing cyber-attacks and protecting your business’ assets here: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! — Frederick Mutual Insurance Company 

Congratulations to our President & CEO Nancy Newmister and Frederick Mutual Board Member Kent Shantz for their selection by the NAMIC Board to receive the 2024 NAMIC Service Award!     Nancy and Kent were officially recognized at National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)’s 129th Annual Convention in Denver this September. Please join me in congratulating them both on their recognition of continual service and dedication to the insurance industry! 

Frederick Mutual will continue to monitor severe storm activity in all states we operate in. We will post any restrictions of binding on our Agent Portal. As a reminder, agents should continue to monitor their respective state restrictions as they develop. 2024 Hurricane Helene Precaution & Preparedness Tips: 1.     Know your area’s risk of hurricanes. 2.    Become familiar with your evacuation zones and routes. 3.    Gather three days of supplies. Don’t forget about medication and pets! 4.    Based on your location and community plans, make your own plans for evacuation or sheltering in place. 5.    Know safe shelter rooms in your home and FEMA safe room locations. 6.    Sign up for EAS and NOAA Weather Alerts. 7.    If you are at risk for flash flooding, watch for warning signs such as heavy rain. Claim Submission and Contact Numbers: The Frederick Mutual Claim Department is staffed with specially trained claim representatives who are prepared to help whenever a catastrophe strikes. Customers can report claims any time, day or night via: Complete our online form or call the Frederick Mutual Claims Department at 1-800-544-8737 (After 4:30pm - 1-866-212-5246)

Frederick Mutual Insurance Company is proud to announce its strategic alliance with Forge Insurance, a monoline commercial auto insurance carrier! Through this alliance, Frederick Mutual agents will be able to quote and write commercial auto insurance on Forge’s agency platform. Agents will be able to quote companion and stand-alone commercial auto policies in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C., and the other states in which Forge offers its coverage! Read the full press release regarding this alliance here!  https://lnkd.in/e6rmZWHn