Southeast Iowa Insurance and MAX Insurance® Contribute to Wellman Volunteer Fire Department

(WELLMAN, IA) – Volunteer firefighters in Wellman, IA have some new equipment to make their jobs safer, thanks to a recent grant from Southeast Iowa Insurance in Wellman and their partner, MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) Insurance.

Shawn Powell heads Southeast Iowa Insurance.  He reached out to the Wellman Volunteer Fire Department after learning about the MAX Agent Community Grant Program.  “I have attended fundraising events throughout the year for the fire department and am also the department’s insurance agent,” Powell said.  “Our local fire department does a great job of responding to fires and emergency calls.  We as a community are blessed to have such a wonderful department and are pleased to partner with MAX Insurance® and its community grant program to make this gift possible.”

Southeast Iowa Insurance is an independent insurance agency representing MAX Insurance® in Wellman 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 Southeast Iowa Insurance to help their community’s volunteer fire department.”

Photo:  Asst Fire Chief Kenny Miller, Fire Chief Jeremy Peck and Shawn Powell

For more information:

Southeast Iowa Insurance
Shawn Powell
214 8th Avenue
Wellman, IA 52356
email  sjpowell@netins.net
phone 319-646-2311
website www.southeastiowainsurance.com.

MAX Insurance® and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

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Village Insurance Agency and MAX Insurance® Provide Grant to Liberty Elementary for Playground Equipment

(LIBERTY, IN) – A grant from Village Insurance Agency, LLC and their partner, MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) Insurance will help Liberty Elementary School make much needed improvements to their playground equipment.

Douglas Hall heads Village Insurance Agency.  He reached out to Liberty Elementary School’s PTO after learning about the MAX Agent Community Grant Program.  “We know funds are limited for the school to upgrade their outdated playground equipment,” Hall said.  “Our agency is pleased to partner with MAX Insurance® and its community grant program to make this gift possible.”

Village Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency representing MAX Insurance® in Liberty 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 Village Insurance Agency and help support the playground improvements at Liberty Elementary School.”

For more information:

Village Insurance Agency LLC
Douglas Hall
11 E. Union Street
Liberty, IN 47353
email  sean@myvillageinsurance.com
phone 765-458-5845
website www.myvillageinsurance.com.

MAX Insurance® and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

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MAX Mindfulness: Gratitude – The Medicine for our Mind!

I saw this quote recently and just had to mention it.  Here it is:  FEAR HAS THE VOLUME CONTROL ON OUR THOUGHTS!

As I’ve shared before, the reptilian part of our brains is wired to look out for danger.  That is a generally a good thing – it keeps us alive in traffic, watching out for our kids and loved ones, and out of many potential dangers.  Equally true, however, is that it generally goes overboard so that we start to note things like, “Why did that person give me that look?”, “What did they mean by that remark?”, or creating our focus on all the bad that can happen.  It also keeps us from being our best selves by introducing fear into our lives so that we too often ask, ‘What if…’ questions.  What if he/she doesn’t like me?  What if I make a mistake?  What if this doesn’t work?

So mindfulness, paying attention to our thoughts is key.  And another really simple thing that will do more to conquer this fear than any other single thing is learning to express gratitude.  There have been many exhaustive studies that show the positive effects of being thankful and grateful.  I’m listing some of them here:

Physical Benefits of Gratitude:

  • Stronger immune systems
  • Less bothered by aches and pains
  • Lower blood pressure
  • More physical movement and better care of health
  • People sleep longer and better

Psychological Benefits of Gratitude:

  • Higher levels of positive emotions
  • More alert, alive and awake
  • More joy and pleasure in life
  • More optimism and happiness

Social Benefits of Gratitude:

  • More helpful, giving and compassionate
  • More forgiving
  • Less lonely and isolated feelings
  • More outgoing

There are literal changes that occur in our brains when we practice gratitude.  Dopamine (the feel good hormone) is released.  And Serotonin is released (too little of this leads to depression).  Now here’s the really good news.  It doesn’t take much effort to create these benefits in our lives!  What is the secret?  Journal!   Grab a notebook (or there are phone apps for this) and each night before you retire, write down three things that went well for you that day and why they were good for you.  Or three things that you are really thankful for that showed up in your life that day.   Keep doing it as often as possible, preferably daily, and you will literally change the chemistry of your brain.  It’s hard to believe but the studies show it is that simple!  It is literally taking medicine for our mind!


Dave Wine David 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 six grandchildren.

Partners Choice Insurors and MAX Insurance® Give Grant to Lebanon Host Lions Club

(LEBANON, MO) – The Lebanon Host Lions Club provides eye exams and eyeglasses for needy children in the Lebanon community each year and thanks to recent matching grants from Partners Choice Insurors LLC in Lebanon, MO and their partner, MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) Insurance, more needy children will receive exams and eyeglasses this year.

Stephen Griffin heads Partners Choice Insurors LLC.  He reached out to the Lebanon Host Lions Club after learning about the MAX Agent Community Grant Program.  “Our agency has given financial support through the Lions Club’s local fundraising efforts in our community,” Griffin said.  “We are pleased to partner with MAX Insurance® and its community grant program to make this gift possible.”

Partners Choice Insurors is an independent insurance agency representing MAX Insurance® in Lebanon 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.  “When Stephen told us about the Lebanon Host Lions Club’s need for eyeglasses, we were more than happy to lend our support.  We think that’s the way insurance should be.”

For more information:

Partners Choice Insurors
Stephen Griffin
261 E. 6th Street
Lebanon, MO 65536
email stephen@partnerschoiceins.com
phone 417-532-7402
website www.partnerschoiceins.com.

MAX Insurance® and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

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