Farm Owners Insurance

Whether you manage a small hobby farm or operate a large, full‑scale ranch, Farm Owners Insurance provides essential protection for the risks that come with agricultural life. From accidents on your property to livestock‑related injuries and damage caused by fire, weather, or other covered perils, the right coverage helps safeguard your operation, your assets, and your peace of mind.

Specialists in understanding farm and ranch risks

Berkley understands the complex and ever‑changing exposures that farm and ranch owners face—ranging from fluctuating commodity markets and unpredictable crop yields to livestock accidents, equipment hazards, and the constant uncertainty that weather introduces into daily operations.

Our team of experienced specialists brings deep industry insight and a practical understanding of agricultural risks. We work closely with you to identify vulnerabilities and provide tailored insurance products and services designed to help minimize those risks. With Berkley, you gain a partner committed to protecting your operation so you can focus on running and growing your business with greater confidence.

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Comprehensive protection for farm and ranch owners

Berkley offers comprehensive policy options designed to meet the unique needs of farm and ranch operations of all sizes. Our claims and risk management teams provide proactive services that help you identify potential hazards early and implement preventive measures that reduce the likelihood of costly losses. These resources can include accident analysis and investigation, customized safety and health programs, OSHA‑aligned materials, industrial hygiene guidance, personal protective equipment recommendations, machine‑guarding best practices, and more—supporting a safer, more resilient operation.

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Farm owner coverages typically available include:

  • Farm Liability – helps protect you and your farm or ranch against claims for bodily injury, property damage and personal injury resulting from your services, operations and products.
  • Dwelling, Other Private Structures Appurtenant to Dwellings, Household Personal Property and Loss of Use – helps protect your home, attached and detached structures, and personal belongings from physical damage due to events such as fire, vandalism, wind, lightning, hail, and other covered perils, including coverage for loss of use.
  • Commercial Automobile Liability – helps cover injuries, death, or property damage if a driver causes an accident while working.
  • Commercial Automobile Physical Coverage (Comprehensive, Specified Cause of Loss & Collision) – helps provide coverage for damage to insured vehicles resulting from theft, vandalism, flood, fire, collision, or contact with other objects.
  • Excess Liability – offers additional layer of protection once the limits of your primary liability policies are exhausted due to a major loss or court‑awarded damages.
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Coverage extensions:

For added protection, Berkley offers extended coverage that includes:

  • Trees, shrubs, plants and lawns
  • Household personal property away from insured location
  • Refrigerated products (not farm personal property)
  • Building additions and alterations

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