Farmers Union Midwest Agency - Helzer Insurance

07/01/2026

Our office will be closed Friday to observe Independence Day.

Have a safe and happy weekend!

Keep your water buckets full and hoses nearby for fireworks. Hose down your roof before your neighborhood's festivities are in full force. Don't set off fireworks on your street if the limbs still haven't been picked up. Keep your family and neighbors safe!

Happy Independence Day to everyone!

06/29/2026

Have you had a recent claim on your home or auto? There's so many new things happening, it's important to know how to proceed.

If your automobile was deemed a total loss, strictly for hail damage, the state will put a flag on that title, and require you to get a salvage title UNLESS it was due to hail. There's no way for the state to know that, unless you provide that information when you renew your tags. You can print your claim summary and take it with you, as long as it says "Hail" on it. If it does not, please contact us to get you a letter.

You will likely not be able to carry comprehensive and collision coverage on your vehicle after it's been deemed a total loss and settlement payment has been made.

If you got a new roof, please send our office your final invoice. Agents can't always see what the claims department is doing. To make sure your policy is up to date and accurate, send us a copy when you send it to the claims adjuster. We will update your policy with the accurate age of the roof and remove any restrictions that may be on there, as a result of the hail damage.

06/22/2026

With a lot of recent claims and high wind/hail deductibles, let's talk about Deductible Defender. It's NOT an insurance plan, but works as a stand-alone protection to reimburse you for the deductible on your home AND auto.

Additional things like lockout service, glass breakage, appliance repair reimbursement, emergency lodging, vehicle repair, ID theft restoration, and so much more!

Click the link below to check it out. You can choose home, auto, or bundle them together.

https://www.deductibledefender.com/plans?am_id=haley9450

06/19/2026

Our office will be closed today. Most of our carriers and all banks are also closed.

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, we encourage you to check out the events at Oakdale today and tomorrow Salina Kansas Juneteenth Committee . There's a dance this evening at Oakdale, as well as a parade and celebration tomorrow.

06/13/2026

Please call the number below if you still need help with downed trees. I met a crew this morning. They're from all over! I'm so thankful for their service to our community!

VOLUNTEER CHAINSAW TEAM UPDATES

Of the more than 400 requests for free chainsaw and limb relocation assistance, crews have completed over 90 jobs so far.

An additional 90 jobs were assigned this morning as crews continue working through the list and more volunteer groups arrive. Additional crews are expected in Saline County tomorrow and Monday and will continue working as long as volunteers are available.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER

If you would like to volunteer, call Saline County Emergency Management at 785.825.6511. We will connect you with a crew that has active work assignments.

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
Volunteer organizations that would like to help should also call Saline County Emergency Management at 785.825.6511.

If you need to have your property added to the list, call 785.833.7597.

Please join us in thanking these volunteers for their time and energy in helping our community.

We know people are ready to get limbs cleaned up. Please be patient and do not call to ask when crews will arrive unless you have an immediate safety concern. Crews are working as quickly and safely as possible.

06/09/2026

We just heard from one of our carriers....

DO NOT SIGN a contract with a tree trimmer, unless you have an estimate in hand. Insurance companies will pay reasonable amount to cut a tree down from a covered structure. There's generally some coverage for debris removal. However, if you just have a tree in your yard, and it's not affecting any structure on your property, the insurance company will have limited coverage for the removal of the tree.

The carrier stated there will soon be tree trimming companies from other states, who will bait you into a contract, and do overpriced and unnecessary services, that are not going to be covered on your insurance policy. The example he gave me was a $30,000 bill that the tree trimming company put a lien on the homeowner's house, after overcharging for reasonable services.

If you need to take immediate steps to mitigate further damage before an adjuster arrives, keep receipts, take pictures, hire local.

03/24/2026

Spring is Coming! We have you covered so that you can spend time with those that matter the most. Call an agent today to go over your Recreational, Boat, ATV and all things fun insurance quote today!

03/17/2026

This St. Patrick’s Day, no need to wish on a 🌈 for luck to be in your corner. Contact an agent to see if we can save you some gold on your insurance!

02/25/2026

I’ll help prevent costly gaps in your home or auto protection.

02/18/2026

Why DIY when an independent agent is here to help? I'll do the shopping and help you choose what’s right for you.