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 More Convenient Payment Options

Heart of Iowa Mutual has launched a new online billing and payment solution, offering more ways to view and pay your bill, plus the addition of 24/7 phone payments and pay by text.

Residents can receive and view bills electronically, make a payment with credit/debit card or e-check, and choose to go paperless.

A quick, one-time payment can be made without registering or you can create an account to enjoy more features like setting up automatic payments, saving payment information for later use and viewing history.

  • Easy-to-use online portal to access your account and make payments
  • Registration is not required
  • Go Paperless – get your bills via email
  • Save time with automatic payment options:oAutoPay – automatically pay the invoice amount on the due date
  • Recurring Scheduled Payments – set up a schedule to pay a fixed amount or the invoice balance on a specific day of the month
  • Receive email reminders when your bill is ready, when a scheduled payment is pending and a confirmation after making a payment
  • Pay by Phone – check your account balance or make a payment 24/7 by calling 844-918-0967
  • Pay by Text – get text notifications about your bill and have the option to pay through text message with your default payment method (sign up when making an online payment or within your account)
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Annual Meeting Notice

Heart of Iowa Mutual - Stuart IowaThe first annual meeting of Heart of Iowa mutual will be held on March 16th, 2021 at 7:00 pm.   

Both Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance and Patrons Insurance have merged as of 1-1-19. 

 Both companies have been in business for over 144 years and have both held annual meetings. All policyholders are welcome to attend.

Heart of Iowa mutual offices are housed in the former Patrons Mutual building is located at 200 NE 2nd Street in Stuart.

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Announcing Heart of Iowa Mutual Insurance Association

Stuart, IA – January 1, 2019 –

One Hundred Forty-Four years and counting! United by a common business culture, Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Guthrie County and Patrons Mutual Insurance Association, Stuart, Iowa, are pleased to announce the merger of their companies and a new name, Heart of Iowa Mutual Insurance Association, which was first organized in 1875!

By combining resources and eliminating duplicated costs, Heart of Iowa Mutual will be better able to hold the line on rates and are now even more financially secure, all while providing the same, local, professional service.

With the merger, an expanded writing territory means an opportunity to serve more people and to geographically spread weather-related risks. Twenty-two independent insurance agencies represent Heart of Iowa Mutual in many of the communities within 50 miles of Stuart.

Senior management of Heart of Iowa Mutual consists of President, Alan Mahaffey and Secretary-Treasurer, Jim Chambers. Both have many years of experience in the property-casualty insurance field. The Board of Directors is comprised of experienced, local directors from both Farmers Mutual and Patrons Mutual.

“Even though our company was founded one hundred forty-four years ago, we are focused on staying up-to-date with the broadest coverage and the best rates possible” stated Mahaffey. “Ownership of Heart of Iowa rests in the policyholders, so we are positioning ourselves to be able to serve our members for decades to come.”

When asked about the importance of being a local insurance provider, Chambers said, “We are so pleased to have and to keep our company in a community like Stuart! We have been in business since 1875, so we understand the area we serve and best of all, your premium dollars stay local, right here in Stuart and are not sent to a distant city or to another state.”

All the employees of Farmers Mutual and Patrons Mutual are still with Heart of Iowa Mutual making for a seamless transition.

In addition to Mahaffey and Chambers, the staff includes Carol Bash, Joan Gayle Glenn, Mary Johnson and Kerry McFarland.

Offices are housed in the former Patrons Mutual building is located at 200 NE 2nd Street in Stuart.