Care, Custody and Control: Optional But Vital Coverage

Care, Custody & Control is a vital part of your liability coverage, however it is "Optional" coverage that you can add to your Commercial Equine Farm & Liability policy. I get asked the following question all the time...

Q: I require all my boarders to carry mortality policies on their horses. Do I still need CCC coverage?

A. Yes. While requiring your boarders to have mortality coverage is a great practice, it does not prevent you from being sued should an accident occur. The coverage not only pays out on your behalf should you be liable, it also triggers the policy to include defense costs associated with this type of claim. If the care, custody and control coverage is not included on your policy, there would be no coverage to pay for your defense costs if you were sued. If you would like more information on how Care, Custody & Control coverage works, or discuss your particular scenario to see whether or not, you should be carrying this coverage, please give us a call.

Contact us: HorsesDaily's Mary Phelps is a Markel Equine Insurance Specialist andcan provide the personal attention needed to help make the lives of clients smooth and easy when it comes to the process of insuring your farm, business and equine mortality needs. 1-800-572-3286 or Insurance@horsesdaily.com

Mary Phelps, a Markel Horse Insurance Specialist

Markel Speciality Commercial Agriculture, Horse and Farm Division
PO Box 868, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130
Direct: (386) 985-1429
Fax: (386) 985-4657