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Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: Rosemary on June 20, 2009, 05:41:47 pm

Title: Insurance
Post by: Rosemary on June 20, 2009, 05:41:47 pm

Didn't know where to put this.

I want to get some "proper" insurance for the smallholding. I worry that sheep stray, cause an accident etc or similar. It's not personal insurance, it's for the business.

Anybody recommend a good one?

Title: Re: Insurance
Post by: countrygirlatheart on June 20, 2009, 06:48:20 pm

For the same reasons as you I took out insurance when the sheep arrived last year.  Its with Ottery Insurance - they usually advertise in the Smallholder magazines.  I think my policy is called 'smallholders combined'.  They were good to deal with on the phone.  Worth a quote probably.

Title: Re: Insurance
Post by: gavo on June 20, 2009, 08:57:19 pm

Hello,

We're insured through NFU Mutual. No problems at all with them.

Cheers

Gavin

Title: Re: Insurance
Post by: little blue on June 20, 2009, 09:03:58 pm

Have just this minute joined the forum, in order the ask the very same question... can anyone recommend good deals/companies  on smallholding insurance?!

Also, what kind of things are covered in a basic policy?
Animals? pets as well?
Land?
Accidents? Trespass? 

The officialese of insurance confuses me, so I'd really appreciate some real life advice!

Thanks

Title: Re: Insurance
Post by: doganjo on June 21, 2009, 12:27:36 am

Me too - not for now really, but maybe fort eh future.  NFU - National Farmers Union!  Should know what they are about if scaled down a bit  ;)