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Our Community Matters

Read below to learn more about our community involvement. 

Elton R Smith Award

This award is presented each year to the Farm Bureau Insurance Agent or Managing Partner who has exhibited the most consistent commitment to the success of Farm Bureau Insurance, Michigan Farm Bureau, the community, and the insurance industry. 

Award

America & Me Essay Contest

The Steve Ellis Agency is a proud sponsor of the American & Me Essay Contest for eighth-grade students. The writing competition was originally created to encourage young students to explore their career aspirations and consider how their future roles can impact their community. 

America & Me Essay Contest

Leadership in Action Award

Steve is the first recipient in Farm Bureau History to be awarded the Greg Smith Leadership in Action Award. In honor of Greg's legacy, this award will be awarded each year at the Director's Club. The recipient is chosen based on the qualifications Greg finds important in a great leader. Steve goes above and beyond day in and day out to show the great characteristics of a leader to his clients, his community, and his family. The nominees for this award are among an impressive group of leaders and truly is an honor to accept this award.

Leadership in Action

Area Happenings

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Updates to Homeowners Policies Regarding Windstorms and Hail

Updates have been made to all homeowner and mobile homeowner policies and are effective as of April…

Family by house

Protecting Your Home While You Are Away

Summer vacations are back, but the risk of burglaries never left. Follow these tips to better…

Lake Estate

Protect Your Lake Estate Lifestyle

Nothing is quite like a home on a Michigan lake. You’ve built a lifetime of memories and worked…

Backyard Cookout

Homeowners Insurance & What it Covers

All the basics about Homeowners insurance.

Spring Checklist

Spring 2024 Checklist

Winter is drawing to a close and that means Spring is upon us! Let us help make sure your property…

Egg Float Test

Egg Float Test

It is always best to test your eggs before cooking.