April 1, 2005:
We are pleased to announce that Steven C. Harms has recently been named Chairman of the Board and President of Rain and Hail Insurance Service, Inc by the Board of Directors effective March 17, 2005.
Steve most recently served as our President while the Chairman of Board position was held by the since retired John H. Joyce. Steve and all of the other members of Rain and Hail wish John and his wife Helen a long and fulfilling retirement.
Steve began his career with Rain and Hail as an adjuster in 1973 and has since contributed to the success of Rain and Hail by holding many different positions throughout his career such as Field Supervisor, Claims/Quality Control Manager, Division Manager, Executive Vice President and President.
Steve has been a member of many industry shaping committees and visionary groups during his time with Rain and Hail and has proven to be a leader that can be depended upon within the agriculture insurance world. We are all excited to enter a new era of leadership with the same values and priorities that have served Rain and Hail and its valued customers since 1919.
Please join me in congratulating Steven C. Harms on his much earned and well deserved promotion to Chairman of the Board of Rain and Hail Insurance Service, Inc.
Headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, Rain and Hail is a leading provider of agricultural insurance. From Multiple Peril Crop Insurance to Crop-Hail coverage and Farm Property and Casualty to Auto insurance, Rain and Hail covers the risk management needs of today’s farmers. Rain and Hail has eight division offices throughout the U.S., as well as one in Canada, and one in Brazil. For more information, log on to www.RainHail.com.