The sweeping impacts of climate change impact farmers at significant rates. As a result, insurance companies take a hit as well. For example, when nearly 20 million acres of farmland flooded in the American West, it initiated $4 billion in payouts from a federal crop insurance program. Because of disasters like this, farmers are coming around on the importance of mitigating the impacts of climate change to protect their own livelihoods. Insurance companies can help farmers make beneficial sustainability choices by helping those in the agriculture industry understand their impact…
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Business insurance policyholders covered by Farmers to receive added relief
The insurer said it would be offering added relief to 115,000 customers in certain sectors. Farmers has announced its intention to provide relief to over 115,000 of its business insurance policyholders. The insurer is using its Farmers Cares initiative to provide added support to customers facing struggles from COVID-19. The Farmers Cares initiative is focused on business insurance policyholders in the office, retail, restaurant and service sectors. Those are among the areas most powerfully hit by the COVID-19 outbreak. To boost relief to those companies, the insurer will be providing…
Read MoreFarmers broadens coverage to include Uber driver insurance in many states
The insurer recently boosted its relationship with the ride share program in 14 states and D.C. Farmers Insurance recently announced its coverage expansion and will now sell Uber driver insurance. This further strengthens the relationship between the insurer and the ride hailing company. The new unique auto insurance coverage is available to 2 existing states, 12 new ones and D.C. Farmers’ Uber driver insurance is being sold in 12 more states than it already was, as well as Washington D.C. Beyond the District of Columbia, the ride hailing company’s drivers…
Read MoreAuto insurance claims involving animals skyrocket in the fall, says Farmers Insurance
The insurer is reminding drivers to be mindful of this seasonal increase in driving risks. As the fall begins, so does the migration season for many kinds of animals, which unfortunately leads to a rise in auto insurance claims in crashes involving animals on the road. New data by Farmers Insurance showed an increase in 36 percent in claims for those reasons. Farmers Insurance data showed that there is a rise of about 36 percent in comprehensive auto insurance claims involving crashes with animals on the roads during the fall.…
Read MoreFarmers market insurance important rises with farm to table trend
The rising focus on eating whole, fresh foods has underscored the importance of this coverage. Shopping directly from food growers has become an important trend and with that, farmers market insurance has been on the rise. For many people, buying what is in season and grown locally has become a way of life. As a result, farmers markets have become more common, larger, and busier. As a result, farmers market insurance has become much more commonly offered. This makes it possible for vendors at these local events to be able…
Read MoreFarmers Insurance celebrated Dr. Seuss’ 115th birthday with a clever story
The insurer released an ad based on real claims recreated into a Dr. Seuss-style storybook ad Farmers Insurance chose to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day – what would have been the author and illustrator’s 115th birthday) – with an animated ad written in his storytelling style. “The More That You See” was based on real claims filed with the insurer and was voiced by Professor Burk, the brand’s spokes character (voiced by Oscar winner J.K. Simmons). The amusing 60-second animated ad was amusing enough to enjoy viral status on social media.…
Read MoreFarmers insurance drone program takes off
The insurer has become the latest among the large companies to use unmanned aerial aircraft systems (UAS). The Farmers Insurance drone program had its official launch yesterday as the insurer rolled out a fleet of the devices. These unmanned aerial aircraft systems (UAS) will be used to improve the customer claims experience. Insurance companies are increasingly using drones to view damage to roofs and other difficult to reach places. The Farmers Insurance drone units will be deployed by adjusters who need to assess the damage left behind by severe weather.…
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