I am excited to share some important news with you. After much discussion, reflection, and thoughtful consideration, we have made the decision to sell our insurance business to a great family-owned insurance company, the Steffes Agency out of Bismarck.  Steffes Agency is a full-service independent insurance agency that has been in the business for over 35 years.  They offer all lines of home, auto, business, farm, liability, bonds, as well as life and health insurance, and more.  Steffes is family-owned, with brothers-in-law Duane Steffes and Dean Mastel. Ruby Hintz and Mark Zuern will transition to Steffes, so they will continue to serve you. Additionally, they will continue to operate out of our Stroup Insurance building on the north side of Union State Bank’s Hazen office.  
 
My Grandpa George Stroup started Stroup Insurance, Inc. back in 1969, when there was a recognition that insurance services were needed in our community. Over the years, our insurance agency has grown and evolved, reflecting the change and growth in our communities and in the banking and insurance industries. As the pace of change quickens and the insurance industry grows increasingly complex, we knew it was time for us to look at opportunities to gain efficiencies and economies of scale to continue to serve our customers and our community in the way we always have – in relationship, and with the goal to exceed expectations. Joining forces with Steffes does exactly that for us, and we are excited about the opportunity it presents.

As noted above, the faces you know in Ruby and Mark will continue to serve you from the place you know well. Your policies will remain the same, as well. As always, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We remain at your service.