Wilkins Livestock Insurers Inc.

Founded in 1980 with a single goal in mind

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Equine Insurance

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Camelid Insurance

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Farm & Ranch / Libility Insurance

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The Best Possible Coverage at the Lowest Possible Rates

Wilkins Livestock Insurers, Inc. was founded in 1980 with a single goal in mind; To offer the best possible livestock insurance coverage at the lowest possible rates.

We have since spent our time working hard to achieve this for you, our clients.  We offer superior coverage for all equines, alpacas and llamas. We underwrite for five of the top livestock insurance companies in the nation, making it possible to offer you the best possible coverage at the lowest rates available.  And we provide small-town customer service, often resulting in solid personal relationships with many of our clients.


We're in the livestock business, too.  We know about the joys and successes you experience, and also the pain of loss and financial hardship that go along with what we do.  Most of all, we know your needs and expectations.  Our practical knowledge, superior customer service and decades of experience in the livestock insurance industry, make a winning combination for our clients that you just won't find anywhere else.




Call our friendly staff today, and see what we can do for you.  
1-800-826-9441

The Ins and Outs of Livestock Insurance


Insurance Valuation

The insurable value of your animal is its purchase paid price.   Such insurable value may be further increased when prize winnings, performance level, and value of your animal offspring justify the increases.  Sentiment, replacement cost, and loss of profits are not part of insurable value.  Requests for increases in value must be accompanied by substantive information and, in some cases, a veterinarian's certificate.  An offer of purchase, unless accepted, is not sufficient to prove an increase in value.


Applications

The financial investment involved in today's equine and camelid industries can be staggering. The need for insurance coverage of your valuable equine, alpaca or llama is determined by the financial interest that you, as owner, has in any animal, from the moment it is born or acquired. The breeding, raising, training and showing of animals represents a considerable financial commitment.  Loss due to death, illness or non-performance can be devastating.  In the case of an unfortunate event, proper insurance coverage can help keep you looking ahead and focused on your business goals.


Full Mortality Coverage

The insurable value of your animal is its purchase paid price.   Such insurable value may be further increased when prize winnings, performance level, and value of your animal offspring justify the increases.  Sentiment, replacement cost, and loss of profits are not part of insurable value.  Requests for increases in value must be accompanied by substantive information and, in some cases, a veterinarian's certificate.  An offer of purchase, unless accepted, is not sufficient to prove an increase in value.

Terms Of Coverage

Before your insurance coverage goes into force, your completed application, together with a veterinary certificate, if required, must be received and approved.  No policy is issued for a term of more than one year.  Coverage begins and expires at noon on the dates specified in the policy.  Policies may be written for a shorter term and annual policies, able to be cancelled by the insured, are on a short rate basis.  Animals may be added or deleted from existing policies during the policy term for a prorated rate.  Each animal added must comply with coverage requirements.

Renewals

Wilkins Livestock Insurers, Inc. will notify you of the current policy expiration and forward a renewal application to you well in advance of the date of expiry.  Before renewal of the insurance coverage can be effected, a new application and current veterinarian's certificate may be required.  It is important to stay abreast of any changes or requirements to avoid lapses in coverage.

Notice Of Sickness Or Injury

The financial investment involved in today's equine and camelid industries can be staggering. The need for insurance coverage of your valuable equine, alpaca or llama is determined by the financial interest that you, as owner, has in any animal, from the moment it is born or acquired. The breeding, raising, training and showing of animals represents a considerable financial commitment.  Loss due to death, illness or non-performance can be devastating.  In the case of an unfortunate event, proper insurance coverage can help keep you looking ahead and focused on your business goals.

Transfer Or Assignment Of Policies

The insurable value of your animal is its purchase paid price.   Such insurable value may be further increased when prize winnings, performance level, and value of your animal offspring justify the increases.  Sentiment, replacement cost, and loss of profits are not part of insurable value.  Requests for increases in value must be accompanied by substantive information and, in some cases, a veterinarian's certificate.  An offer of purchase, unless accepted, is not sufficient to prove an increase in value.

Responsibility Of The Insured

The financial investment involved in today's equine and camelid industries can be staggering. The need for insurance coverage of your valuable equine, alpaca or llama is determined by the financial interest that you, as owner, has in any animal, from the moment it is born or acquired. The breeding, raising, training and showing of animals represents a considerable financial commitment.  Loss due to death, illness or non-performance can be devastating.  In the case of an unfortunate event, proper insurance coverage can help keep you looking ahead and focused on your business goals.

The insurance company is not liable for:

1.   More than the amount for which the animal is insured, nor for more than its actual cash value at the time it sustained the injury or illness that caused the loss, whichever is less.
2.   The death of an insured animal, if such animal was used for any purpose other than stated in the application.
3.   Death, directly or indirectly caused by, happening through, or in consequence of :
4.   Loss caused by or resulting directly from the carelessness, neglect, abuse or willful or malicious injury by the insured, or by the insured's agent, employees, or bailees (except bailees for hire) when acting in collusion with the insured or resulting from any fraudulent, dishonest, or criminal act or omission done by or at the investigation of the insured or any employee or any others having the care, custody, or control of the animal, including independent contractors when acting in collusion with the insured.
5.   The destruction of any animal or animals by reason of such animal having contracted or been exposed to any contagious or communicable disease, whether such destruction be by the order of any government or otherwise.
6.   Confiscation or nationalization or requisition or destruction by, or under the order of, any government or public or local authority, or any person or body having jurisdiction in the matter.