Who We Are
Farmers Union Insurance is the largest property and casualty company in Montana. With deep roots dating back to 1915, we have become a carrier of choice and a preferred employer with the resources and agility to serve the expanding needs of our policyholders, our agent partners and our employee team members.
Supporting local communities
Rated A – (excellent) by A. M. Best, FUMICO is one of the largest writers of Farm and Ranch business in the state.
With more than 55 agents located in 60 locations across Montana, we live and work where you live. Our mission is to protect the financial well-being of our policyholders through mutuality, financial strength, quality insurance products, claims service and meaningful relationships in each and every community where we exist. Our insurance products can be found exclusively through our Summit States Agency Group partners.
Partnerships beyond insurance
Farmers Union Insurance is a major sponsor of the Montana High School Association, the Future Farmers of America, and the Montana High School Rodeo Association. On a local community level, Farmers Union Insurance sponsors numerous athletic teams, 4-H chapters, and fundraising events. We can be found in concert halls, pavilions, and city parks. We are a kind and caring company dedicated to the well-being of our team members, agent partners, policyholders and the communities in which we all reside.
Management Team
Kerri Bekker
President/CEO
Loran Stensland
CFO, Secretary, Treasurer
Tom Barker
Vice President of Claims
Steve Kalgaard
Vice President of Risk & Loss Management
Monica Vetere
Vice President of Accounting
Chris Strand
Director of Personal Lines
Ryan Kuntz
Director of Commercial Lines
Jeff Dow
Production Director & Crop Manager
AM Best rated A- for excellent financial strength & stability
Board of Directors
Standing left to right: Del Styren, Deb Poteet, Kevin Good, David Hunter, Nancy Jensen. Seated left to right: Jon Redlin (Vice Chairman), Dore Schwinden (Chairman), Kerri Bekker (CEO)
Dore Schwinden
Chairman
Kerri Bekker
CEO
Jon Redlin
Vice Chairman
Kevin Good
Director
David Hunter
Director
Nancy Jensen
Director
Deb Poteet
Director
Delbert Styren
Director
Find a Local Agent
Farmers Union Insurance is available exclusively through the Farmers Union Agency Group, serving local communities across the state of Montana.
