Oakwood Mutual Insurance Company

08/31/2026

Join us at First Fridays in Columbia City! Oakwood Mutual will be set up with a booth all evening — come chat with our team about protecting what matters most, and enter for a chance to win a TV! Simple, quick, and free to enter. We'd love to meet you!

Columbia City Connect

08/27/2026

Congratulations on your retirement, Verlin Bulmahn!

After many dedicated years with Oakwood Mutual, Verlin is starting his next chapter. We're grateful for his hard work, loyalty, and the lasting impact he's made on our team along the way.

Wishing you all the best in retirement, Verlin — congratulations on this well-earned milestone!

08/26/2026

Tractors, combines, and grain carts are rolling out onto rural roads more often as harvest gets underway. A few reminders to keep everyone safe out there:

✅ Give farm equipment plenty of room — it's slower and wider than it looks
✅ Make sure your SMV emblem and hazard lights are visible and working
✅ Double-check that your farm liability and auto coverage extends to equipment on public roads

A little patience (and the right coverage) goes a long way this harvest season. Drive safe, farm safe. 🌾

08/19/2026

A parent's homeowners policy may cover a small piece of what a student brings to a dorm, but that coverage often disappears once they sign their first lease. That's where a student's own renters policy picks up the slack, no matter where they're living.

Not sure which situation applies to your student? We walk through both in this month's blog.

https://www.oakwoodmutual.com/college-move-in-season-insurance/

The dorm fridge is loaded in the truck bed, the extra-long twin sheets are packed, and somewhere on a family group chat there's a countdown to move-in ...

08/17/2026

Move-in day is almost here! 🎓📦 Between the dorm decor and the goodbye hugs, insurance probably isn't on your checklist, but it should be.

Does your homeowners policy actually cover your student at school? We break down what to know before the truck is packed.

Read the full blog: https://www.oakwoodmutual.com/college-move-in-season-insurance/

The dorm fridge is loaded in the truck bed, the extra-long twin sheets are packed, and somewhere on a family group chat there's a countdown to move-in ...

08/05/2026

It's National Farmers Market Week!

This week, we're celebrating the farmers, bakers, and makers who bring us fresh, local, seasonal food every week.

Why shop local?

Fresher produce, picked days (not weeks) ago
Supports small farms & local business
Fewer food miles
Meet the people who grow your food

Swing by your local market this week and say thanks to a farmer. Drop your favorite market in the comments!

07/31/2026

Every property is a little different. Where your fire pit sits, what's in your shed, how your deck is built. These details matter when it comes to your homeowner's coverage. If you have questions about whether your policy has you covered this summer, a local Oakwood Mutual agent can walk you through it. Find yours today. https://www.oakwoodmutual.com/summer-fire-safety/

07/28/2026

07/23/2026

Bigger fire, bigger responsibility. Bonfires are one of summer's best traditions, but they're also the highest risk open flame you'll have on your property all year. Check local burn bans, keep water close, and never let it burn out on its own. Our latest blog has everything you need to know before you light one up.

July is peak season for backyard living. Grills are firing up most evenings, fire pits are drawing neighbors over after dark, and bonfires are turning into ...

07/21/2026

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month — the perfect reminder to lock it, hide it, keep it.

✅ Lock your doors — every time, even in your own driveway
✅ Never leave your key fob in the car
✅ Park in well-lit areas
✅ Hide valuables and don't leave the title/registration inside
✅ Consider a steering wheel lock or GPS tracker for extra protection

A few seconds of caution can save you weeks of hassle.