Business Details
Your Trusted Independent Insurance Agency in New Ulm, MN
Furth-Meile Insurance has served New Ulm and surrounding communities for 130 years as an independent, family-owned agency. Our legacy began in 1893 with the Meile Insurance Agency and expanded through strategic mergers while maintaining deep local roots. We specialize in tailoring comprehensive insurance solutions for individuals and businesses, offering access to multiple carriers to ensure optimal coverage. Our team of licensed professionals prioritizes client education, transparency, and personalized service, with generations of combined experience in property, casualty, life, and health insurance.As active community supporters, we serve on local boards and committees, reinvesting in the region that has sustained us for over a century. Our commitment to stability, expertise, and claims advocacy ensures clients receive both competitive rates and unwavering support when needed most.
Services
Auto Insurance
Home Insurance
Life Insurance
Business Insurance
Health Insurance
Bonds
Farm & Crop Insurance
Pet Health Insurance
Condo Owners Insurance
Renters Insurance
Highlights and features
- 130 years of local presence and family operation in New Ulm
- Tailored insurance programs through multiple carrier partnerships
- Generations of combined experience in property, casualty, and life insurance
- Active community supporters serving local boards and committees
- Commitment to client education and transparent policy explanations
Services
Auto Insurance
We provide comprehensive auto insurance solutions protecting vehicles against collision, theft, and liability claims. Our policies include road trouble service, lease/loan gap coverage, and customizable liability limits. With tailored plans for personal and commercial vehicles, our clients receive competitive rates while maintaining financial protection against unexpected accidents or damages.
Home Insurance
Our homeowners insurance covers primary residences, condos, and rental properties against structural damage, personal property loss, and liability claims. Policies protect against fire, theft, and natural disasters while covering additional living expenses during repairs. We specialize in creating customized plans for both standard and unique properties across residential markets.
Life Insurance
We offer term and permanent life insurance policies ensuring financial protection for dependents. Our solutions address various life stages including family support, mortgage protection, and business succession planning. With options for single individuals, growing families, and business owners, we help clients establish coverage amounts that secure their loved ones' futures through unexpected circumstances.
Business Insurance
Our commercial insurance packages protect diverse businesses through property, liability, workers' compensation, and auto policies. We serve restaurants, dealerships, and other commercial operations with risk management strategies tailored to specific industry needs. Clients benefit from customized plans addressing both regulatory requirements and unique operational exposures.
Health Insurance
We provide individual and group health insurance solutions with access to multiple carriers. Our offerings include basic to comprehensive medical coverage, Medicare supplements, and prescription drug plans. By analyzing clients' healthcare needs and budget requirements, we match them with policies offering appropriate deductibles, co-payments, and network accessibility for Minnesota residents.
People
Thomas R. Furth
Agency Manager
With over 30 years in insurance since joining in 2000, Thomas R. Furth leads our agency with expertise in commercial lines, bonds, and life & health insurance. A fourth-generation insurance professional, he brings deep family legacy and modern industry knowledge to client services.
Mary A. Windschitl
Insurance Professional
Boasting nearly 40 years of experience since 1985, Mary specializes in commercial lines and bonds. Her extensive knowledge helps businesses navigate complex insurance requirements while maintaining personalized client relationships within New Ulm's business community.
Paul T. Furth
Insurance Professional
A third-generation insurance expert with 45 years in the industry since 1979, Paul focuses on commercial lines and bonds. His experience spans decades of evolving insurance landscapes, providing clients with seasoned guidance and stable risk management solutions.
Pam K. Fullerton
Insurance Professional
With 30 years serving clients since 1995, Pam specializes in personal lines insurance. Her customer-centric approach and detailed knowledge of residential insurance needs help homeowners and renters secure appropriate coverage for their living situations.
Franz Helling
Insurance Professional
Bringing over 40 years of agricultural insurance expertise since 1982, Franz serves farm and personal lines clients. His specialized knowledge of crop insurance and rural property risks ensures farmers receive comprehensive protection tailored to Minnesota's agricultural environment.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide auto, home, life, business, health, farm/crop, pet health, and bond insurance solutions tailored to individual and commercial needs.
How do you tailor insurance policies to client needs?
As independent agents, we access multiple carriers to create customized coverage plans addressing specific risk management requirements and budget considerations for each client.
What commercial insurance options exist for businesses?
Our business insurance includes property coverage, liability protection, workers' compensation, and commercial auto policies customized for industries like restaurants and vehicle dealerships.
Why do I need life insurance?
Life insurance provides financial security for dependents in case of unexpected death, covering expenses like mortgages, education costs, and income replacement for families or business partners.
Are after-hours services available?
While our standard hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, we offer appointments outside these times to accommodate client schedules when needed.
How does your agency support the local community?
We actively participate in local boards, committees, and nonprofit organizations, reinvesting in New Ulm through generational community involvement and targeted charitable initiatives.
