 YORK, NE — For 28 years, the IMT Community Contest has provided monetary support to community projects and organizations across the Midwest. Each year, IMT Insurance—a leading provider of personal and commercial insurance products—awards grants to local groups in the states where it does business. In 2025, entries were submitted between March and April, and 38 recipients were selected to receive awards of either $500 or $1,000, totaling $30,000 in community support.
Cornerstone Insurance Group nominated Teammates of York for IMT Insurance’s 2025 Community Contest, resulting in a $500 award for the local mentorship program. The funding will support Teammates of York’s Youth Mentorship Program, which fosters meaningful one-on-one relationships between mentors and local students. Cornerstone Insurance Group is proud to support impactful local programs like Teammates and is honored to partner with IMT Insurance to help strengthen the communities they serve. Pictured: Caleb Ohl, AIC Territory Manager, with Kelly Kadavy, Cornerstone Insurance Group Assistant Manager; Stephanie Howe, Teammates of York; and Jacob Richardson, Cornerstone Insurance Group Customer Service Agent. Cornerstone Insurance Group is affiliated with Cornerstone Bank and has 18 insurance offices in 17 communities in Nebraska including: Albion, Aurora, Bartlett, Beaver Lake, Central City, Clay Center, Columbus, Harvard, Malmo, Murray, North Loup, Polk, St. Edward, Stromsburg, Sutton, Wilcox and York.
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 IMT Insurance’s Community ContestAURORA, NE — Cornerstone Insurance Group Helps Hamilton County Youth Center Earn $500 IMT Community Award!
We’re excited to share that the Hamilton County Youth Center has received a $500 grant through the IMT Insurance 2025 Community Contest! Nominated by our Aurora office, this award will support the Center’s Actions Speak Louder Than Words summer program. The Youth Center is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe and fun place for Hamilton County youth to gather, grow, and connect—offering weekly events for 6th–7th graders on Fridays and 8th–12th graders on Saturdays from 6–10 PM. Cornerstone Insurance Group is proud to support organizations making a real difference and is honored to partner with IMT Insurance to uplift the communities we serve. Pictured: Caleb Ohl, AIC Territory Manager, with Jacob Richardson, Cornerstone Insurance Group (CIG) Customer Service Agent. Also featured is a photo of the Hamilton County Youth Center mural—representing the heart of the Center’s mission to empower and engage local youth. Insure on a Solid Foundation www.cigconnect.com Cornerstone Insurance Group is proud to support impactful local organizations like Hamilton County Youth Center and is honored to partner with IMT Insurance to help strengthen the communities they serve. Cornerstone Insurance Group is affiliated with Cornerstone Bank and has 18 insurance offices in 17 communities in Nebraska including: Albion, Aurora, Bartlett, Beaver Lake, Central City, Clay Center, Columbus, Harvard, Malmo, Murray, North Loup, Polk, St. Edward, Stromsburg, Sutton, Wilcox and York.  Cornerstone Insurance Group Hosts Sutton Community Appreciation Day SUTTON, NE — Cornerstone Insurance Group invites you to join us for our Community Appreciation Day on Friday, May 23rd, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at our Sutton office, 101 West Elm Street.
Stop by for a FREE Lemony Split Lemonade, enter to win exciting raffle prizes, and meet our Sutton insurance team — Kyle Baumert, Mike Johnson, and Connie Buescher. At Cornerstone Insurance Group, we’re proud to offer a full range of insurance services, including Home, Auto, Farm, Pivot, Commercial, Crop, Health and Life insurance. Our team is here to help protect what matters most to you — from personal coverage to protecting your farm or business.
We look forward to seeing you and visiting about how we can assist with your insurance needs. Cornerstone Insurance Group is affiliated with Cornerstone Bank and has 18 insurance offices in 17 communities in Nebraska including: Albion, Aurora, Bartlett, Beaver Lake, Central City, Clay Center, Columbus, Harvard, Malmo, Murray, North Loup, Polk, St. Edward, Stromsburg, Sutton, Wilcox and York. The Farmers Alliance Companies in McPherson, Kansas, have announced that Cornerstone Insurance Group has been named a Farmers Alliance Advantage Agent for 2025. To qualify as an Advantage Agent, an agency must exhibit superior professionalism and profitability over five consecutive years. Advantage Agents are recognized by Farmers Alliance as the “best of the best”. Reaching this level of distinction reflects this agency’s commitment to their customers and their community. Congratulations to Cornerstone Insurance Group for this achievement.
The Farmers Alliance Companies are represented by independent agents, and serve eight states. Farmers alliance was established in 1888 and writes a full range of property and liability insurance for homes, farms, and commercial businesses. For more information visit www.fami.com. Cornerstone Insurance Group is affiliated with Cornerstone Bank and has 18 insurance offices in 17 communities in Nebraska including: Albion, Aurora, Bartlett, Beaver Lake, Central City, Clay Center, Columbus, Harvard, Malmo, Murray, North Loup, Polk, St. Edward, Stromsburg, Sutton, Wilcox and York. Cornerstone Insurance offers Home, Auto, Farm, Commercial, Crop, Health and Life insurance as well as specialty coverages needed in our area. The goal at Cornerstone Insurance is to provide unmatched customer service to their clients.  Building on... Pivot InsurancePivots are damaged in Nebraska nearly every year, causing high dollar losses, a great deal of extra work, and, most of the time, crop loss due to delayed irrigation. They’re likely the most durable piece of equipment on your farm, but there are times when your center pivots are up against the forces of Mother Nature. That’s why insurance is one of the most important things you can add to your irrigation system.
With the increasing cost to replace and insure pivots, Cornerstone Insurance Group is here to help you find the best coverage options. By working with one of our independent agents, you’ll have access to multiple carriers, ensuring competitive rates and coverage tailored to your specific needs—including replacement cost for older pivots. Here are some common questions growers have when evaluating pivot insurance policies:
Contact a Cornerstone Insurance Group agent today to discuss your coverage options and see if we can help you secure the protection you deserve.  On January 16, a group of Cornerstone Insurance Group agents attended the EmpowerHER Women’s Conference, where over 75 women in insurance came together to connect, recharge, and lead with confidence. From networking bingo to a thought-provoking keynote, our team left feeling inspired and ready to take on 2025!
We are proud to have had our agents participate in such an empowering event. Thank you to the sponsors who made this possible. Pictured (L-R): Janelle Medinger, Diana Heiden, Julie Wetjen, Shania Eckhardt, Amy Fletcher and Amber Tonniges  A lot can change in your life over the course of a year, including your insurance needs. That is why it is best to review your insurance agreement and policy declarations annually, to ensure your coverage is protecting what you need it to. Here are a few of the questions you should ask yourself when looking over your policy. https://www.cigconnect.com/annual-insurance-review-guide.html
 Please join us for a Retirement Open House in honor of Janice Hamilton, Customer Service Agent, as we celebrate her 27 years of dedicated service to Cornerstone Bank.
Date: Thursday, January 2nd Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cornerstone Insurance Group - Columbus 1668 33rd Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601 This event is open to the public and all Cornerstone employees. Stop by to thank Janice and wish her the very best in her retirement. Refreshments will be served. No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there! Cornerstone Insurance Group has been proudly serving the people of Nebraska for decades, offering personalized and comprehensive insurance solutions across 17 communities. As an affiliate of Cornerstone Bank, we provide trusted services through our 18 insurance offices located in Albion, Aurora, Bartlett, Beaver Lake, Central City, Clay Center, Columbus, Harvard, Malmo, Murray, North Loup, Polk, St. Edward, Stromsburg, Sutton, Wilcox, and York.
Our history dates back to 1925, with the formation of First Trust Insurance Company, a cornerstone in the local insurance industry. The 1982 merger with Hylton-Finn Insurance Agency marked the creation of what would eventually become Cornerstone Insurance Group. Since then, we’ve built a solid foundation of service, with the guidance of local business leaders like Scott Nelson and Kelly Holthus, who helped grow the agency through dedication to their clients and community. In 2006, Cornerstone Bank recognized the strength of that foundation and acquired the agency, rebranding it as York Insurance Group. Today, under the leadership of Ben Royal, our VP & Manager, Cornerstone Insurance Group has grown to cover a wide range of insurance products, including Home, Auto, Farm, Commercial, Crop, Health, and Life insurance, as well as specialty coverages tailored to meet the needs of Nebraska residents. Our mission is simple: to provide unmatched customer service and support to our clients, ensuring that their families, businesses, and assets are protected. From farms and businesses to homes and vehicles, we are committed to offering the best insurance options with a personal touch. At Cornerstone Insurance Group, we’re not just in the insurance business—we’re part of your community, protecting what matters most. Timeline of Cornerstone Insurance Group
 Cornerstone Insurance Group Sutton Grand Opening and Ribbon CuttingA huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the grand opening of our new Sutton location on Friday, March 22, 2024 ! We had a wonderful time meeting new faces and reconnecting with old friends. It was fantastic celebrating this milestone with our community.
Pictured, in front, from the left are chamber board of director members Brook Marshall, and Julie Haag, along with agent Mike Johnson, Ben Royal, who is the vice-president and manager of retail insurance for Cornerstone Insurance, and chamber board members Jeremey Korth, and Amy Baumert. In the back is Connie Buescher with the Sutton insurance office, and Charlie Trauger, the vice-president of financial services for the agency. |