Markel Monday

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 fencing, working and well maintained gates and equipment..

Markel is the innovator of horse farm insurance. Ever since Markel brought our first package to market about 50 years ago, we’ve enhanced our products and services to meet your changing needs. Markel offers you more than superlative protection; you...

I get asked this question all of the time…doesn't my homeowner's policy protect me against any losses that might be caused by my horse? Probably not. Many homeowner policies have at least one of three exclusions which could affect a horse owner.

When your business is the target of a lawsuit, money isn’t the only thing that’s at stake. Your reputation is on the line, too. Markel insurance professionals have years of experience handling equine liability claims.

Insurance can be a very expensive product. When the premium bill comes, it is easy to get into "that won't happen to me" mode and not adequately insure. But a little cost benefit analysis can help you make a rational choice as to what types of...

I get this question all of the time…"To what age does Markel insure to?" Markel insures horses with full Mortality AND Medical/Surgical benefits through the age of 18. (not yet approved in WA and AK) However the rates for the Mortality coverage will...

Q: How can I reduce my risks when transporting my horse? A: As a horse owner, transporting your horse is a task you will be faced with at some point, whether it’s a long haul to a show or a short commute for a vet appointment. Maintaining and...

Markel Specialty horse farm and ranch coverage is the property and liability insurance you’ve been looking for. Many standard insurers don’t fully understand the ins-and-outs of the horse business. That’s why your current policy may be insufficient...

As I sit here this evening watching the lightning and listening to the thunder of another one of our Florida storms it got me thinking about Specified Perils Insurance. I have had 2 friends, and a friend of a friend lose 3 horses and a breeding bull...

For anyone that lives in the Eastern, South Central or Southern part of the Country the months of June through October have significant meaning to them; Hurricane season. An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected, according to...