Frederick Mutual Launches Into North Carolina!

Frederick Mutual is thrilled to announce that the company has partnered with independent agencies in North Carolina and has commenced writing new business there.  Secure BOP and Commercial Umbrella are the initial products launched in North Carolina.  Secure BOP is an ISO based BOP product that has optional extension endorsements and professional lines coverage’s that can be added to enhance coverage.  The Commercial Umbrella is also an ISO based product with available limits up to $5M.

Frederick Mutual Participates in Heritage Frederick's Festival of Trees

This holiday season, Frederick Mutual has prepared and decorated a Christmas tree to be donated at this year’s Heritage Frederick’s Festival of Trees VIP Reception. Frederick Mutual decided on a rainbow tree theme, symbolizing God’s blessings which are both seen and unseen. All proceeds go towards Heritage Frederick’s Museum of Frederick County History. Frederick Mutual is honored and excited to be a part of this remarkable event, and we cannot wait to see the voting results!

FREDERICK MUTUAL ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, KURT VAN DYKE

Frederick Mutual is pleased to announce the recent hire, Kurt Van Dyke as our new Chief Financial Officer.

Kurt, CPA, CPCU, CMA, CFM, and CGMA has been in the insurance business for nearly eight years and has a career in public accounting and industry that spans nearly eighteen years. 

 He has held a wide array of positions including Corporate Controller, Senior Manager of Financial Accounting, Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Senior Accountant, and Staff Accountant.  Kurt has worked for a variety of companies including National General Insurance, State Auto Insurance Companies, Advanced Drainage Systems, Sherwin-Williams Company, and various positions in the tax and audit departments of local to international public accounting firms which ended as an audit focused Senior Accountant for a regional public accounting firm. 

Kurt graduated from Wright State University, Raj Soin College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Major in Accountancy and Finance, Minor in Management Information Systems.

 Frederick Mutual is excited to have Kurt on the team! We look forward to all his financial expertise and are looking forward to having him as an incremental part of this team.  

FREDERICK MUTUAL ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT, PAUL STENBJORN

Frederick Mutual is pleased to announce the recent hire, Paul Stenbjorn as our new Vice President, Information Technology.

Paul Stenbjorn has been in a technology management professional for over 20 years.  He has held a wide array of senior positions including the Chief Technology Officer and Executive Director of the D.C. Board of Elections and President of Election Information Services, LLC. Paul has worked for a variety of organizations in government, non-profit and private sector settings including EAB (formerly the Advisory Board Companies), DSD Partners, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.  He is a Microsoft Certified Professional attended Ohio University and Virginia Commonwealth University.

In this role, he will be responsible for managing technology projects, systems, vendors, and staff.

Frederick Mutual is honored to have Paul on the team. We are excited to have an him as an asset to our product innovation department and are looking forward all the expertise and information technology knowledge he will bring to the Frederick Mutual table.

Frederick Mutual Co-Brands with Laufer Agency

Frederick Mutual teams up with Virginia based “1843 Club” agency Laufer Insurance Solutions for some co-branding materials for a local landscaping convention. These items include: landscaping hats, safety glasses and vests.

Frederick Mutual Promotes Jill Showalter

Frederick Mutual is pleased to announce the promotion of Jill Showalter to Vice President and Chief Insurance Operations Officer. Jill Showalter, CPCU, AU, ASLI, AIS, CIC and CRM joined Frederick Mutual on October 2nd, 2017 as our new Regional Vice President.  As the RVP role, Jill was responsible for all aspects of Commercial Lines Underwriting, as well as, executing on our Agency Marketing Strategy for both commercial and personal lines.

In her new role, Jill is responsible for all underwriting and agency management operations.

Jill spent the previous 20 years of her career in the insurance industry, 13 years with Liberty Mutual in Columbia, MD as their AVP of Commercial Lines Underwriting. Her responsibilities included profit, loss, retention and new business growth for a $176M commercial lines region serving the Maryland, Delaware and Virginia territory. Prior to that, she was a Territory Manager, working with independent agency partners in this region. She retains her Maryland Property & Casualty License. Amongst all her insurance educational accomplishments, Jill also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a Minor in Business.

Jill lives with her husband Ray in Baltimore. They got married in September 2017 and together have a twenty five-year old son, a twenty three-year old daughter and an eighteen-year old son.  They also have three furry children including a Shar Pei and two kittens they adopted in November.  Jill is an avid runner and self-taught chef. 

Jill also serves on the board of directors for the Maryland Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC).

Frederick Mutual is honored to have Jill as an asset to the team, and we look forward to many more successful years of her tremendous work ethic, innovative thinking, and her strong ability to lead.

175 Year Basement Cleanup!

On Wednesday July 3rd, the FMIC staff joined forces and tackled cleaning the company’s basement! A solid 3+ hours of teamwork lead to the elimination of 4 full 65-gallon bins of ‘shredable’ documents, 3 full truckloads of recyclable paper, cardboard, and electronics.

Frederick Mutual also compiled 2 full truckloads of charitable donation items that will be going out for delivery.

With the basement decluttered and organized, Frederick Mutual hopes to create a space for employees to enjoy!

Frederick Mutual attends The Good Samaritan Event

Frederick Mutual had the pleasure of attending The Good Samaritan Event on behalf of Frederick Memorial Hospital. The Order of the Good Samaritan recognizes the FMH’s most generous benefactors, while also shedding light on all the incredible work the hospital’s donors have contributed to. It was an elegant event which included drinks, o'dourves, and a buffet styled dinner with a sophisticated program to follow. Frederick Mutual was honored to be a guest for such a prestigious cause.

Frederick Mutual Supports Community Living, Inc.

Frederick Mutual was pleased to use WLR Automotive as a valet service during our 175th event in February. Both Frederick Mutual and WLR Automotive decided as a form of payment for their services, Frederick Mutual would donate to a non-profit organization of WLR’s choice.

The charitable donation of $2,700 was made out to Community Living, Inc. This non-profit provides support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides them with the tools necessary to live their lives to the absolute fullest. We were honored to donate to this remarkable organization!

Frederick Mutual Supports MHA's Catoctin Affair for a 2nd Year!

On Saturday, April 13th Frederick Mutual got to contribute and attend the Mental Health Association of Frederick County's, Catoctin Affair fundraiser for the second year in a row! This sold-out event was held at EventPlex on the Frederick Fairgrounds where guests got to enjoy a classy evening for an amazing cause. Every dollar donated and raised benefits the day-to-day operations and mental health services provided for people of all ages by MHA. It was a fantastic event for a truly worthy cause which we were honored to attend. 

Frederick Mutual Insurance Company Celebrates 175 Years in Business!

Founded in 1843, Fredrick Mutual Insurance Company is the 3rd oldest insurance company in Maryland and the 9th oldest insurance company in the United States.  The company is celebrating this milestone with a monumental event locally hosted to recognize their employees, directors, agents, industry partners and local community businesses.

This event is taking place at the Springfield Manor in Thurmont Maryland. Frederick Mutual has invited an array of distinguished guests and wants their night to be filled with rich history of the company, as well as the presentation of honors to local donor recipients and the company’s most dedicated insurance agencies.

 The Frederick Mutual Team demonstrates themselves as a formidable force involving collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and the upmost respect for their policyholders and agents.  With the company’s relentless focus on profitable growth and product innovation, they will continue to thrive as a local Frederick County business and will continue to expand their business throughout the entire east coast.

About Frederick Mutual Insurance Company

Founded in 1843, Frederick Mutual Insurance Company (FMIC) is a strong and financially sound insurance company with nearly 40 million dollars in net admitted assets as of December 31, 2018. FMIC offers insurance for businessowners, artisan contractors and homeowners through independent insurance agents. The Company is rated A- (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company, the most widely recognized insurance company rating organization. Its strong capital position and long history in operation provides additional security to its policyholders.

Hurricane Florence - Severe Impending Weather Announcement

Important News Statement – Impending Severe Weather

As Hurricane season approaches we would like to remind you of Frederick Mutual’s binding authority and our Protocol for Temporary Moratoriums.

A Temporary Moratorium shall be implemented if:

• The National Weather Service issues a hurricane or tropical storm watch or warning for part of the State or the entire State and applies only to those areas of the State affected by a watch or warning.

• The Governor or other governmental entity declares a State of Emergency for part of the State or the entire State and applies only to those areas of the State affected by the State of Emergency.

Note: Frederick Mutual will follow the moratorium protocol for Maryland that was issued by the Maryland Insurance Administration.

We monitor the news and weather reports for severe storms as they develop. We post any restrictions of binding on our Agent Portal.

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

• Call the Frederick Mutual Claims Department at 1-800-544-8737
  (After 4:30 - 1-866-212-5246)

Sincerely,

Jill Showalter, CPCU, Regional Vice President

Robert Pelletier, Vice President & Chief Claim Officer

For further information regarding Hurricane Preparedness, please see our Protect Your Assets Section within our Customer Care link at the top of our website.

175-Day Charity Countdown To Our 175th Anniversary!

Frederick Mutual has a legacy of giving back to the community and encourages employees, policyholders, constituents, and vendors alike to join in as they kick-off the 175 day countdown to their 175th anniversary through charitable giving.

This summer the Wear-A-Pair For Charity initiative encourages employees to wear jeans to work for the entire summer with a donation to the charity of their choice.  

For the month of June, all donations are given to Ellicott City Relief (through Disaster Aid USA) in response to the disastrous flood which destroyed homes and businesses, displaced over 100 residents, and took the life of a brave National Guardsmen while he saved a fellow citizen.

In July, the company will support the Vietnam War Veterans Monument project sponsored by the Joint Veterans Council of Washington County, MD to honor local veterans. 

In August, Frederick Mutual employees that wear jeans will make donations to Heartly House, Inc., an organization in Frederick County that provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. 

We are proud to donate to these worthy causes and many more as we countdown to our 175th anniversary in 2018!

Frederick Mutual Sponsors Toast To Life

On Saturday, May 5th, Frederick Mutual employees were amongst the 315 guests showing their support to the East End Pregnancy Center's annual Toast To Life event. The event featured a silent auction, impressive door prizes, champagne toasts, delicious food, and dancing. The East End Pregnancy Center in Richmond, Virginia is dedicated to providing life promotion services to men and women through compassionate care. The fundraiser yielded over $113,000 allocated to ultrasounds, medical supplies, medical insurance and ongoing facility costs. Supporters had a great time and Frederick Mutual was proud to sponsor an evening for a beautiful cause.  

Frederick Mutual Attends the MHA's Catoctin Affair

On Saturday, April 14th Frederick Mutual was proud to contribute to the Mental Health Association of Frederick County's, Catoctin Affair fundraiser. This was the 20th anniversary of the sold-out event held at the EventPlex on the Frederick Fairgrounds and decorated in a Roaring 20's theme. Every dollar donated and raised benefits the day-to-day operations and mental health services provided for people of all ages by MHA. It was a fantastic event for a truly worthy cause which we were excited to support. 

Frederick Mutual Supports Leprechaun Luau

On March 3, 2018, The Rotary Club of Frederick hosted their 7th annual Leprechaun Luau. The event included entertainment, food, beverages and prizes for hundreds of attendees. Proceeds from the "LepLu" helped fund eight service partnership grants that Rotary Club awarded within the local community. The organizations help those in need in Frederick from providing lunches and backpacks to school children, to substance abuse treatment and job placement for adults. We were honored to be a part of this wonderful event!