All Agricultural articles
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IT Awards 2024Insurance Times Awards 2024: Sedgwick and NFU Mutual partner to deliver ‘fast and effective response’
David Orrell, director of agriculture and rural specialist services at Sedgwick, talks about the firm’s partnership with NFU mutual and combined entry for Claims Partner of the Year
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NewsAviva announces new capacity deal with Howden
’This agreement demonstrates our commitment to growing our MGA, DUA and schemes portfolio,’ says chief distribution officer
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NewsRural crime claims rise as thieves ‘become more determined’
’All the indications suggest rural crime is becoming more organised, sophisticated and determined in its nature, which is incredibly alarming,’ says rural affairs specialist
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NewsFarmsure strikes new deal to help agricultural sector through ‘complex challenges’
’The farming sector is undergoing rapid change and the market is transitioning,’ says chief executive
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NewsValuation plea as underinsurance crisis intensifies – H&H
‘During Covid, when site visits weren’t allowed, many fell into the habit of carrying out reviews over the phone,’ says commercial director
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NewsNewly launched agricultural and commercial broker aiming to ‘accelerate’ its growth
‘The mantra of the business is proper service and honest broking,’ says director and founder
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News AnalysisOpinion: Insurers prepare for claims following winter hour rollback
Insurance firms grit their teeth as the darker winter weather heralds a likely increase in claims
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NewsJudgment reins in liability for horse owners
The case also reiterates the importance of insurance for horse and livestock owners, says partner
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NewsMiller Insurance launches new bloodstock and livestock team
Four former WTW employees have joined the broker to form the team, with eyes set on ‘growing the business’
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NewsDrought to cause mayhem for UK insurers
Insurers should brace for weather-related claims as temperatures soar and drought is officially declared across parts of England
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NewsCrop fire claims soar as forest fires rage through UK amid heatwave
Loss adjustors’ agriculture director warns farmers need to continually review livestock management
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AnalysisUptick in livestock disease claims leads to farmer losses and increased insurer costs
It is pivotal that brokers have meaningful conversations with agricultural clients to ensure they understand farming’s operational risks
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NewsStorm Arwen winds sweep up over £80m worth of claims – NFU Mutual
Insurers across the board are expected to experience a total loss of up to £300m
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NewsNFU Mutual lands deal with global risk management platform
The new platform aims to improve the insurer’s efficiency and support rural communities to thrive, says risk management managing director
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NewsZurich inks five-year £105m deal with specialist underwriter
The deal further strengthens Zurich’s strategic relationship with Ardonagh
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IT InterviewCarl Shuker: A-Plan targets commercial rural market gap
Group chief executive further recognises a ‘huge opportunity’ in the broker’s branch network as ‘local businesses still want to deal locally’
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FeaturesChanging agricultural trends set to influence farmers’ insurance needs – McLarens
Leaving the European Union will mean plenty of change for UK farmers, including the diversification of crops away from just food production. Insurance Times explores how this will impact on farmers’ insurance requirements as the agriculture sector’s risk profile grows
