Author Topic: Flock Insurance  (Read 4571 times)

novicesmallholder

  • Joined Oct 2009
  • Worcestershire
Flock Insurance
« on: August 25, 2013, 02:50:36 pm »
Hi all,
 
we have been trying to get insurance for the flock - primarily theft and PL. Every one we have spoken to has either said no - we dont to this, or yes, but we need to tie in buldings etc, we only have sheds and removable shelters. Can anyone recommend any company - if we have to tie in buildings, boundries etc, so be it if that is all that is on the market.
 
Mark

smallflockshearing

  • Joined Jul 2013
  • Devon
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2013, 02:53:27 pm »
Have you tried the NFU?
Carefully shearing small flocks throughout the South-West.

novicesmallholder

  • Joined Oct 2009
  • Worcestershire
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2013, 03:39:23 pm »
Yup,
 
want to tie in with buildings, boundry, house insurance.
 
Mark

shygirl

  • Joined May 2013
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2013, 03:56:35 pm »
i have nfu insurance - just for livestock PL. no buildings or home insurance included.

novicesmallholder

  • Joined Oct 2009
  • Worcestershire
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2013, 05:03:32 pm »
Hi,
 
its the theft insurance thats really key, totted up how much to replace flock :o

ferretkeeper

  • Joined May 2013
  • Carmarthenshire
    • Brecon View Farm
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Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2013, 05:30:23 pm »
Not a an of NFU here! They've been royally ripping me off on house insurance just so I can have "smallholding" cover. If you come across any decent providers I'd be very interested to hear too, although I'm looking for a more business type policy.
breconviewfarm.co.uk Rare breed, free range.

Tim W

  • Joined Aug 2013
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2013, 07:48:41 pm »
Held insurance  with COOP/Aviva for many years---I am a grazier with no buildings so PL & theft is my 1st priority
NFU have  always been less than helpful

shygirl

  • Joined May 2013
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2013, 09:32:54 pm »
my nfu in scotland has been really flexible. i already had house insurance with someone else. started with business insurance gradually adding species, stud animal insurance etc plus barns, trailers etc then i closed business so now literally 3rd party. i dont think its cheap tho, was £60 per month , now £30 a month.
« Last Edit: August 25, 2013, 11:11:01 pm by shygirl »

ScotsGirl

  • Joined Dec 2009
  • Wiltshire
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2013, 10:16:05 pm »
Armitage do public liability as do clover ton and lrms. ...Benger also does but can't remember first part of name. Will be around £180-200 but none need to tie in buildings.

SteveHants

  • Joined Aug 2011
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2013, 11:04:21 pm »
Held insurance  with COOP/Aviva for many years---I am a grazier with no buildings so PL & theft is my 1st priority
NFU have  always been less than helpful


I've always got on OK with NFU for the same thing, but I am wondering if they aren't a bit pricey. the reason I have gotten on OK with them, might be because I was given the name of my rep by one of her ex-colleagues who is freinds with my wife though.....

Mount-B

  • Joined Jan 2012
  • Nr Cupar
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2013, 12:04:50 pm »
I had the same issues last year. I talked this through with the NFU rep at the smallholders show in Forfar last year. He was most helpful. We made savings on house and car insurance as well. No one was interested in flock only.

Daisys Mum

  • Joined May 2009
  • Scottish Borders
Re: Flock Insurance
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2013, 04:03:35 pm »
I have NFU insurance which covers house,contents all buildings and animals excluding the horses for £44 a month, it also includes public liability. I haven't been able to find cheaper.
Anne

 

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