Blue & Gold News

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2023

If you need help understanding your Medicare Options, join us at one of our upcoming Medicare Options seminars. First Mid Insurance Group will be hosting free seminars beginning in October and continuing through December in the following communities: This is an opportunity to receive the important information to help you make ...read more

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime. The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) work together to provide information about staying safe online ...read more

Fraud Education – Business Email Compromise

Business email compromise (BEC) is becoming one of the most financially damaging crimes out there. Scammers rely on email being the most common means of communication. One way a scammer “gets in” is by spoofing the email address of a trusted or known sender. Here's an example: The scammer may send an email ...read more

A Solution to Cash Flow for Your Business

Managing a business in today’s environment isn’t easy, and growing a business can be even more challenging. Having cash flow is important for all businesses! If you appreciate the value of receiving your cash at the time of service, rather than waiting on your customers to pay you, then an ...read more

We Have Farmers in Mind

Whether you need a loan for this year's crop or need help managing farm property, we have an experienced team of ag professionals you can turn to. Ag Business Managing, buying/selling, or valuing farms to optimize the benefits of farmland is a specialized and complex business. Our team of Ag Business professionals ...read more

Fraud Education – Check Fraud

According to the American Bankers Association, the number of check fraud filings in 2023 has skyrocketed, doubling since 2020. Check fraud is a criminal act that involves using a check without authorization or altering a legitimate check to steal money from an individual or business. Check fraud can take many forms. ...read more

First Mid Earns 2023 Top Workplaces Industry Award

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (First Mid) is proud to announce it has been named as a 2023 Top Workplaces Industry winner. Energage, a purpose-driven organization that builds and brands employers of choice, determines the awards. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and ...read more

Learn Which Life Insurance Option is Right For You

Life insurance is more than just a financial tool. It's a powerful safety net that provides security and peace of mind for individuals and their loved ones. In this blog, we unpack everything you need for understanding life insurance, the basic features and pros and cons of each type of ...read more

6 Ways Life Insurance Can Help Secure Your Family’s Future

No one can predict the future. However, we can take action to make sure our loved ones will be protected by securing life insurance for them today. Life insurance can bring peace of mind, offer income protection, and build a strong foundation for your family's well-being when they need it ...read more

Fraud Education – Cryptocurrency Fraud & Scams

Cryptocurrency (also known as crypto) is a type of digital currency that exists electronically or virtually. This virtual money is not backed by any government or bank. Unlike government backed money, the value of virtual currency is driven by supply and demand. Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency and can ...read more