Diversified Insurance

05/29/2026

🌟 Team Member Spotlight 🌟

Meet Derek Kuhl! 👋

Derek is the leader of our team here at Diversified Insurance. He grew up in Randolph, spent about 10 years away for college and career opportunities, and then returned to his roots to raise his family in small-town Nebraska.

Derek is licensed in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa, and specializes in Crop, Farm, and Commercial Insurance. 🌾🏠🚜

Ten years ago, Derek and his wife, Kalynda, purchased Diversified Insurance from Dan and Nikki Tunink, continuing a long-standing tradition of local service and integrity. It’s pretty special that Diversified Insurance has operated in the same building for over 45 years. Derek leads with passion, purpose, and heart. ❤️

When asked what he enjoys most about his career, Derek said there are a couple of things.
First, he loves helping our team step outside their comfort zones and realize what they are truly capable of. He believes anything is possible when you put your mind to it, and one of the most rewarding parts of his job is watching people grow, gain confidence, and accomplish things they once thought were out of reach. 🙌
Second, Derek said one of the most meaningful parts of his career is delivering claims checks. Like a lot of people, he grew up not exactly loving insurance. But what gets him to work every day is helping hardworking folks understand what they are buying, and when the unfortunate happens, being there to help guide them through the claims process.

Outside the office, Derek proudly serves on the Randolph Volunteer Fire Department, helps organize the Chrome & Smoke Truck Show in Osmond, and spends as much time as he can with his wife and four kids — Audra, Rett, Clay, and Lance. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Fun fact: Derek and Kalynda recently hit a major milestone — Lance is officially potty trained! 🎉

That means for the last 9.5 years straight, they have been changing diapers. And because Derek is a numbers guy, we asked him about how many diapers they have gone through over the years. Of course, he had a pretty good idea.

Now it’s your turn to guess!

Hint: For a few years, they were changing double the diapers. 😅
Drop your answer below! Derek may reward the closest guess with his final purchase of a box of diapers. HAHA! And if you can’t use diapers, he has something else for you.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, we invite you to join us in taking time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and preserve our freedom.

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th, and will respond to any messages received during the closure as promptly as possible.

Wishing you a respectful and meaningful Memorial Day.

04/30/2026

🎉 Intern Spotlight! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to Alexis Backhaus for joining us this semester for an in-office internship at Diversified Insurance! ❤️🖤

Lexi is a Senior at Randolph High School and is officially counting down the days until graduation! 😄🎓

After high school, she plans to attend Northeast Community College in Norfolk and major in Business. 📚✨

Lexi, we hope your time with us this semester was valuable, meaningful, and maybe even a little fun along the way! We truly enjoyed having you and wish you nothing but success in your future career. 🌟👏

Thanks again, Lexi — your future is bright! 🙌

04/10/2026

A big thank you to Derek Kuhl from Diversified Insurance for taking the time to speak with our senior class about money management and planning for their futures!

04/01/2026

April is a month of fresh energy and intention. The new season brings longer days, renewed motivation, and a great opportunity to take a closer look at the habits that shape our personal and professional lives.

This month’s quote is a reminder that excellence isn’t something we achieve once; it’s something we practice over time. Small, consistent actions lead to big results.

So, as you move through April, ask yourself: What habit are you committed to building (or rebuilding) this month? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to cheer you on!

03/25/2026

🏀 SWEET 16 SHOWDOWN TOMORROW NIGHT 🏀

It’s Cornhuskers vs. Hawkeyes for a spot in the Elite Eight — and we’re making it a friendly competition! ❤️🌽🖤 vs. 💛🖤

Game night challenge:
Comment “GO BIG RED” if you’ve got Nebraska winning
OR
Comment “HAWKS FLY HIGH” if you’re riding with Iowa

Bonus round:
Drop your final score prediction below ⬇️
Closest guess earns major bragging rights!

Who’s taking this Big Ten battle tomorrow night? Let the trash talk begin 😄🏀🔥

03/01/2026

🌟 Team Member Spotlight 🌟

Meet Denton Kuhl! 👋

Denton joined Diversified Insurance in 2018 and has become a trusted advisor across all aspects of our business and to so many of our clients. His attention to detail, knowledge, and commitment shine through every day — we’re lucky to have him on our team! 💪

Since his last spotlight, life’s been busy for Denton and his wife Haley — they’ve added two boys to the crew: Harrison (3) and Sullivan (1), who keep them smiling (and running on caffeine)! ☕👶

Born and raised in Randolph, Denton stays active with the Randolph Fire Department, Randolph Area Foundation, and helping coach high school football.

Last year, Denton joined Derek in Dallas, TX for the Ramsey Solutions EntreLeadership Summit, gaining new insights into leadership, growth, and personal development. 🚀

We’re beyond excited for Denton’s future — both at Diversified and in the Community, he proudly calls home. 💙

💭 Fun Fact: How many cups of caffeinated drinks do you think it takes to keep up with two little boys and a full-time insurance career? ☕😉
Drop your guesses below! 👇
Correct answer wins a prize! 🎁

02/05/2026

Thank you to the area producers who attended our Crop Insurance and Farm Bill update meetings yesterday at The Breakroom 🌾. We had a great discussion and truly appreciate the valuable input. We’re optimistic for the 2026 crop year, with many positive changes ahead for farmers 📈🚜.

A special thank-you to The Breakroom for the excellent hospitality and meal 🍽️. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, we highly recommend it.

If you missed the meeting and would like to learn more, let us know—we’d be happy to visit with you! 😊

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

It's been a wild couple of weeks! Enter our Groundhog Day Contest! 🫵☕️