Farmers have been, and ARE our business
1978 – Duane Jindra started selling hail Insurance for the 1979 crop year.
1979 – Duane Jindra received a Federal License for 14 different crops through the Federal government for the 1980 crop year.
1985 – “Duane Jindra Crop Insurance Agency” was formed.
1988 – Severe drought caused government and farmer awareness to increased need of crop insurance coverage. This resulted in a major agency growth period and an office was opened in the Demeyer Real Estate Building in Hutchinson, Minnesota (building where Taco Bell currently stands).
Early 1990’s – The agency moved into a larger office in the Century 21 Real Estate office and added an additional employee.
Late 1990’s – Expanded to the current office building in Clocktower Plaza.
2016 – In December Duane’s son, Jason Jindra, joined the agency in an Office Management position.
2017 – Deitra Paulsen joined the agency in an Agency Office Support role.
2018 – In May, Jason Jindra obtained his Farm Property & Liability License, becoming an agent.
2020 – Duane’s daughters, Jennifer Jindra (Agent) and Stacey Luedtke (CFO) joined the business. Duane, Jennifer, Stacey & Jason formed a Limited Liability Corporation, all assuming part ownership in the business.
2021 – Jennifer Jindra obtained her Farm Property & Liability License, becoming an agent.