Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Welcomes Renee Beauford as New Vice President of Claims

HASTINGS, MI--(Marketwire - Apr 13, 2012) - Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, an award-winning, regional Property/Casualty insurance carrier serving the Midwest since 1885, today welcomes Renee Beauford as Hastings Mutual's new Vice President of Claims. Specializing in claims management, Beauford brings more than 20 years of insurance industry experience to the Hastings Mutual executive team.

"Hastings Mutual has a tradition of superior claims service and customer satisfaction, largely because of the hard work and dedication of our claims staff," said Beauford. "I look forward to using my knowledge and experience to continue this tradition of excellence and further develop Hastings Mutual's claims organization."

Beauford joined Hastings Mutual in 2007 and previously served as the Claims Field Director. Her claims experience is broad and includes expertise in litigation, claims adjusting, reserve setting, and strategic leadership.

"Renee has been an integral part of Hastings Mutual's claims management group over the past four and a half years," said Bill Wallace, president and CEO of Hastings Mutual. "She is an excellent addition to our executive team and will bring consistency and continuity to Hastings Mutual's claims organization during this transition."

Prior to working for Hastings Mutual, Renee worked for Hartford Insurance Group and Zurich Insurance in Indianapolis, IN. Beauford is a graduate of Purdue University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Management. Beauford has also obtained an Associate in Claims and a Senior Claim Law Associate designation.

About Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
Hastings Mutual Insurance Company is an award-winning, A. M. Best: A+ rated, regional Property Casualty insurance company. Hastings Mutual operates in six the Midwestern states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The company, based in Hastings, Michigan, was founded in 1885. Hastings Mutual writes commercial, farm, and personal lines business through a network of independent insurance agents. For more information about Hastings Mutual visit the company website at www.hastingsmutual.com or find them on Facebook and Twitter.