The formation of CRMS dates back to the days when counties first became eligible for coverage through IMWCA and ICAP in 1985-86.

At that time neither program had dedicated individuals to work with counties to talk about their coverage. Four prominent insurance agents with a history of being active in the county insurance scene formed CRMS to fill that need. CRMS continues to serve as that liaison today, working with local agents and counties.

Adair and Adams Counties were the first to join ICAP and IMWCA in 1986. Now ICAP and/or IMWCA serve 81 of Iowa’s 99 counties.