Troyer-Weaver and MAX Insurance Provide Grants to Arubuh Community Clinic

Clinic(PRYOR, OK) – Matching grants from Troyer-Weaver Insurance and MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) insurance will help Arubuh Community Clinic in Collinsville provide out-patient medical services to area uninsured patients with diabetes and other chronic diseases.

The clinic serves those who are in need of medical assistance and are unable to pay due to financial hardship.

“We see medical professionals and other caring individuals reaching out to help those who come to Arubuh to treat their illnesses,” said Ken Weaver of Troyer-Weaver Insurance Agency in Pryor.  “We and MAX want to help the patients who have chronic illnesses, and to let Arubuh and its volunteers know how grateful we are for their tremendous work.”

ClinicTroyer-Weaver is an independent insurance agency representing MAX Insurance in Pryor and surrounding areas.  MAX Insurance, based in Overland Park, KS, is a unique fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance enterprise.  Founded on religious principles, the company’s mission is to restore wholeness to communities and individuals in need.  It lives out its mission through a variety of quality, fairly-priced insurance products, outstanding personalized customer service and its non-profit Mutual Aid Ministries (MAM) program.

“MAX is more than an insurance company.  We truly care beyond the contract,” said David Wine, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “That’s why we are excited to partner with Troyer-Weaver Insurance to help the Arubuh Community Clinic.”

For more information:

Ken Weaver
Troyer-Weaver Insurance Agency
20 N. Vann Street
Pryor, OK  74361
Twinsurance@sbcglobal.net
918-825-1814

MAX Insurance, www.MAXInsurance.com.

Photo:  Shelley Nachtigall, representative of Arubuh Community Clinic accepting checks from Ken Weaver of Troyer-Weaver Agency.

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Insurance Center of Cuba and MAX Insurance Provide Funds for School Equipment

(CUBA, MO) – Students at Holy Cross Catholic School now have access to some of the latest computer and video technology thanks to a grant from Insurance Center of Cuba and their partner, MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) Insurance.

“The new projectors, computer and other equipment will allow students to have updated technology in their classrooms”, said Ashley Copeland of Insurance Center of Cuba.  “In today’s high-tech environment, students and teachers need access to the best technology possible to train our children for good jobs in the future,” she said. “We are pleased to partner with MAX insurance and its community grant program to make this gift possible.”

Insurance Center of Cuba is an independent insurance agency representing MAX Insurance in Cuba and surrounding areas.  MAX Insurance, based in Overland Park, KS, is a unique fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance enterprise.  Founded on religious principles, the company’s mission is to restore wholeness to communities and individuals in need.  It lives out its mission through a variety of quality, fairly-priced insurance products, outstanding personalized customer service and its non-profit Mutual Aid Ministries (MAM) program.

“MAX is more than an insurance company.  We truly care beyond the contract,” said David Wine, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “That’s why we are excited to partner with Insurance Center of Cuba on this important project.”

For more information:

Ashley Copeland, Insurance Center of Cuba
503 West Washington
Cuba, MO  65453
Ashley@insurancecenterofcuba.com
573-885-7019

MAX Insurance, www.MAXInsurance.com.

Photo:  Ashley Copeland, Insurance Center of Cuba, Mrs. Osentoski and Mrs. Barreca from Holy Cross Catholic School

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Appliance Breakdown: Hot Water Heaters

Hot water heaters can crack and leak due to sediment buildup within the unit.

So, what does this mean? 
Just like any other appliance or area in your home, hot water heaters need to be cleaned. Over time particles and minerals within your water will settle and begin to buildup around the interior of the unit. This buildup can also coat the heating element, which can lead to corrosion. Drain your water heater once a year to clean the interior and remove particle buildup. This will decrease sediment buildup and prevent cracks and leaks. It can also improve the performance of your unit, saving you money to operate the unit.

What happens if your hot water heater has a breakdown? At MAX, homeowners and farmowners policies have Equipment Breakdown coverage available.  Talk to your MAX agent or contact us for more information to add this valuable coverage to your policy.

Source:  Mutual BoilerRe

Photo by Tom Feary

MAX Mindfulness: Awareness While Driving

By Dave Wine, President & CEO

We hear a lot about the causes of accidents while driving.  And while intoxication, medications, lack of sleep, mobile phones, etc. are all very large reasons for accidents, the greatest reason of all, and it ties in to the others, is lack of attention.  Or, we could say, lack of mindfulness.  So, since we all drive a lot, here’s a few things you could do to increase your own awareness while driving:

  • As you get into your car, take three deep breaths and say to yourself, “now, I am driving”.  And you can strengthen your mindful life by doing the same thing when you arrive at your destination – another three deep breaths and an affirmation of what you are going to do now.
  • Do the same breathing at any stop sign or stop light and look around and center on where you are.  Oftentimes I have driven someplace and don’t even remember the route I took – kind of frightening!
  • You can literally bless other drivers wishing them wellness and happiness.  Remember as we do it to others, we do it to ourselves.  I have found my bad moods (to say nothing of my driving safety) to be vastly improved when I do this.  When I am at my best, I also try and smile at other driver’s impatience and wish them well.  And that improves my own health rather than ‘competing’ with other drivers or letting them irritate me.
  • Look around and concentrate on what is happening, what you are seeing, what is going by you.  That develops awareness.  Just noticing is a powerful way to increase our brain’s attentiveness and literally transforms the neurons.

Many times it is easy to tell ourselves ‘we don’t have time’ to practice awareness and mindfulness.   Most of us drive to and from work and even those of us who work from home drive many miles in a normal week.  Not only do we increase our (and others’) safety by practicing in the car, we can change our brains!

Dave WineDavid Wine

David is the President and CEO of the MAX enterprise, having served in that capacity since its formation in 2001.   He has forty plus years of  leadership experience in the business and faith-based worlds, being an ordained minister, having been elected to the highest position in his denomination,  and receiving numerous awards and recognition for his leadership in the insurance industry. He currently serves on numerous boards in the church and insurance sectors.  His hobbies include hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing as well as being an avid reader.  David and his wife, Sharon, have three daughters, a son, and four grandchildren.