Markel Monday

Riding instructors and horse trainers need commercial equine liability insurance too. When teaching a student lesson and/or training horses, your business could be the target of a lawsuit.

You Ask - We Answer: Q: I run training and boarding business from my barn and also give lessons to non-boarders. What type of coverages do I need to be fully protected?

In our new series, which began a few weeks ago; we will provide ideas each week on ways to protect people, horses, and property on your farm. Besides saving lives and protecting property, using these guidelines can help you qualify for lower...

In our new series, which began last week; we will provide ideas each week on ways to protect people, horses, and property on your farm. Besides saving lives and protecting property, using these guidelines can help you qualify for lower insurance premiums.

In this series; we will provide ideas each week on ways to protect people, horses, and property on your farm. Besides saving lives and protecting property, using these guidelines can help you qualify for lower insurance premiums.

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.

Why do I need this? Others can make claims or sue you, whether or not their claims are valid! General liability coverage offers payment of defense costs when potentially covered allegations are made. Q: I run a training and boarding business from my...

The loss of farm personal property due to disaster or theft can result in significant replacement and lost opportunity costs. Farm personal property typically includes items such as tack, barn supplies, farm machinery as well as the farm office equipment.

The costs of a legal defense today can be devastating, even if you are found innocent. Without proper coverage, a jury award could be the end of your business.

Did you know that you must notify Markel immediately if your vet has been called for anything other than routine care or maintenance? This is very important, as the sooner we get the information, the better we can serve you.