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Your farm insurance coverage will be customized to fit the needs of your farm. The right protection at a competitive price.

We know and understand agri-business both on an operational and a personal level. Our members enjoy peace of mind when they place their trust in an experienced farm insurance specialist. We will recommend and provide you with optional coverage beyond your basic package. We put on our boots and walk the farm with you, we want to see every aspect of your operation. It’s hard work to keep your farm sustainable, let us make sure you’ve got the insurance to keep it that way.

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HOW DOES THE UNDERUSED HOUSING TAX (UHT) IMPACT YOUR FARMING OPERATION?

If you operate a farm through a Canadian corporation or Canadian partnership and it owns a residential property, you will be required to file a UHT return even if no
UHT is owed. If you do not file, a late filing penalty will apply.

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Learn More About What Areas We Cover

Farm Property Insurance

Buildings used for livestock, farm equipment or machinery are an essential element of your farm operations. Insured outbuildings must be listed on your policy and are subject to a deductible and rebuilding clause. Let’s discuss the farm use and value of each building so we understand it’s importance.

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Farm Equipment Insurance

Inclusive of equipment and machinery of any farm purpose and value must be listed on your policy to have coverage in the event of a loss due to an insured peril. We know a lot, but share with us what each item is used for, we’d love to learn and understand even better.

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Produce, Seed and Feeds

Most often kept in storage, including silos, but become easily susceptible to the potential of a loss. Let us know if the amounts during the year fluctuate, we can adjust your policy accordingly.

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Livestock Insurance

Includes farm animals from which the farm derives direct income including dairy, poultry and others. Coverage may also be extended to non-owned livestock, and can also include saddle animals. Some animals may only require your farm’s liability, but let’s talk about the livestock that makes your farm successful.

Learn more about farm livestock insurance.

Loss of Income Following an Insured Property Loss

You can’t afford to not have a regular farm income in prime season, loss of Income must be purchased separately, but it provides coverage for that income lost when an insured peril has slowed or halted your farm operations. We understand bills still need to get paid, and other expenses don’t go away when your income stops.

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Additional Farm Liability Exposure

Farm liability is available for those additional risks you may have that are unique to farming. You may have ponds or offer custom spraying that you’ll want to know are covered. Do you farm any other locations other than yours? Let’s get that covered too.

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Loss of Use on Farm Equipment

Don’t let a breakdown ruin a great farm season, when equipment is essential, purchasing additional protection is a must. Don’t leave your farm stranded, get the coverage you need to keep working the field.

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Hobby Farm Insurance

While Erie Mutual is well known for offering full farm liability for traditional farming insurance policies, we also offer limited farm liability insurance that is intended for hobby farm insurance.

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Learn more about hobby farm insurance.

Farm Truck Insurance

Protect one of the most valuable assets on your farm. The cost of your farm truck insurance is customized based on your specific need.

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Find out the difference between a farm truck and a personal truck.

Tractor Insurance

Do you own a John Deere, Kubota or any one of the other top tractor brands? Tractor insurance will help make sure the cash value of your tractor can be replaced in the event of a fire, damage or theft.

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Learn more about tractor insurance.

Finding the Right Insurance Solution for You

Recommended
Coverage

Includes

Full coverage on all livestock, equipment, and buildings with full insurance. Loss of Income, Equipment Breakdown and Farmer’s Accident to keep your farm fully protected.

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Basic
Coverage

Includes

Buildings, livestock, and equipment that is essential to your farm operations. Protect the items you can’t afford to lose.

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Minimum
Coverage

Includes

Selected key items of equipment and those buildings which will maintain an active farm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brent Viles

Account Executive

Are there farm packages available for larger operations that provide inclusive coverage?

Yes, packages are available for farm operations (example: Dairy Package) which offer inclusive coverage typical of this type of farm business. We will always find solutions for your farm coverage needs that do not fit within a package, additional coverage is available for your farm policy. We want you to have the best coverage, let us work together to give your family peace of mind.

What if I get injured while farming, what does my policy cover?

Farmer’s Accident Insurance plan must be purchased and is intended to provide coverage for farmers so that an injury will not prevent important farm activities from getting done. Payment up to policy limits cover the expense to hire replacement labour, and severe injuries suffered within 365 days of the farm accident are paid according to a list on severity and amount. You may still want to consider additional coverage outside of what this can offer, but it’s a good start to have something in place.

I board livestock for another farmer, am I protected if something happens to their livestock?

Coverage for non-owned livestock is available to be added to your policy upon request and we will insure you for the livestock of others (there is coverage included in larger farm packages). Speak with an Erie Mutual Farm Specialist to determine the appropriate limit of insurance needed under your policy. Tell us about the livestock, do you keep more at certain times of the year. We can adjust accordingly, and amend limits when the value of the livestock fluctuates on the market.

We use our ATV on the farm, is it covered under my contents of farm equipment?

Sorry, proper insurance protection for all terrain vehicles is secured under an auto insurance policy and is not included as either contents or equipment under a farm policy. The auto insurance policy provides for liability insurance, but more importantly, it can offer the necessary physical damage coverage (including theft, and this happens often), and accident benefits if anyone is injured while operating the vehicle. We recommend you discuss the use and operation of any ATV with our professional insurance advisor.

Member Testimonials

  • "Excellent service, well knowledgeable! Very happy with the service, I will definitely recommend to friends and family"

    Nick Katalinich
    Erie Mutual Member (Fenwick)

  • "I've had the pleasure of dealing with Erie Mutual and they've been wonderful at every step. Everyone I've spoken with has been friendly and helpful."

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  • "The crew at Erie Mutual are always friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. We’ve been with them for years and always recommend the company to friends and family. We really enjoy working with a local company."

    Natalie Tchorz
    Erie Mutual Member (Dunnville)

  • "Agents are excellent. They go past expectations to make sure you're well cared for!"

    Brenda Heeg
    Erie Mutual Member (Dunnville)

  • "I have had the pleasure of doing business with an Erie Mutual top-shelf agent who took care of all my needs quickly and efficiently."

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    Erie Mutual Member (Fisherville)

  • “Erie Mutual is one of the greatest companies to deal with …
    Amazing customer service and prompt replies! Would never consider another company after being with them. Thanks, Erie Mutual!”

    Tina Sipkens
    Erie Mutual Member (Caledonia)

  • “Please accept my apology for not notifying you of insurance cancellation on my dad’s house. You were one of the most helpful during the difficult time in settling his affairs, the banks and government should follow your example of professionalism.”

    Jim Poth
    Family of Erie Mutual Member (Port Colborne)

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