Agriculture and Farming

AXA ploughs its way into farm insurance

New unit to provide competition and innovation

Sompo International snaps up agriculture insurer

Acquisition an “attractive” addition to buyer’s new platform

GRP acquires Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers

Company also snaps up a UK-wide network of brokers as part of deal

NFU Mutual has new Vale of York office

It brings together two existing locations

Sompo International targets agriculture insurance dominance

Specialty firm creates an integrated insurance and reinsurance offering across the globe

Rural Insurance and Zurich announce partnership

Five-year deal is worth £41 million

NFU Mutual figures show sharp rise in rural crime

Claims costs surging as criminals become “more brazen,” according to insurer

Bluefin’s MGA raids Dual for new recruit

New role will focus on Wales and the South West

John Noone of H&H Insurance Brokers on hand to help flood-hit farmers

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses devastated when Storm Desmond caused havoc across the UK in 2015 – and broker John Noone is still dealing with the aftermath

Farmers advised to get liability insurance for cattle

Cows are the most dangerous large animals in the UK