Markel Monday

2019 was a banner year for our agency with a large growth in writing farm and liability coverage, and we hope to continue that trend in 2020. As an experienced horse farm agent, knowledgeable about the horse industry and the types of operations in...

Horses are an investment and coverages are available to protect your investment. It is a standard condition of all equine mortality and medical/surgical policies that the insurer be notified in the event of any illness, disease, lameness, injury, accident, or physical disability of the horse.

One of the major concerns of equine facilities is disease control. An outbreak can wreak havoc on your horse population and your reputation. It is wise to do a risk assessment and have a protocol in place at your facility. You can be found legally liable for failing to provide reasonable care to horses in your custody. It is highly recommended to consult with your veterinarian when developing this protocol, and to consider following:

Quick Facts: Breed/discipline specialties: Dressage, Combined Driving, Hunters, Jumpers, Combined Training, Pony and Sport horse breeds 35 years in the equine industry Memberships: International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists (IAEJ), United...

Is your property insured to its current value? This comes up often when clients receive their farm renewal packets in the mail. The premium has gone up, as well as the values of the buildings. Accounts are reviewed annually by underwriters where they...

Many times we are asked "My state has an Equine Activity Liability Act (EALA) - do I still need insurance?" The answer is absolutely. This article written by By Robert A. Hoffa, Esq., goes into detail about the need for Insurance even though ones...

Equine-related lawsuits occur more frequently than you may think. And many homeowners’ policies put limits on your equine liability coverage....or simply exclude it altogether! Unlike your homeowners policy, Markel’s private horse owner liability...

Trainers and Instructors are an important part of the horse world but seem to be the first to blame when a student is injured, a horse sale goes badly, or there is an injury to a client's horse in their care, custody, and control. The better you...

If you perform any of these activities on rented or owned premises, you need a Commercial Equine Liability policy, even if you have other coverage that protects you for general liability exposures. This coverage is designed specifically for all types...

Equestrian facilities present their own unique hazards. With a multitude of equipment and machinery, there are endless ways for injury to occur on the farm. As we know, there are basic facility safety items that should not be overlooked, like proper...