Are you prepared for the upcoming crop season?

As your trusted insurance provider, we want to make sure that you are equipped with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions for your farm. Here are some tips to help you navigate this year’s crop insurance season:

1. Crop Applications: Act Swiftly for Optimal Rates

Your local CWIB broker will soon be sending out this year’s crop applications. We strongly recommend returning these as quickly as possible. By promptly submitting your applications, you maximise your chances of obtaining the best rates for the season.

2. Variable Rates: Stay Informed Throughout the Season

Gone are the days when insurers set a crop rate that remained valid for the entire season. Nowadays, rates are dynamic and can change throughout the season due to various factors, including your postcode and insurer capacity. Rest assured that our team is committed to monitoring these factors closely to offer you the most advantageous rates possible.

3. Automatic Temporary Cover (ATC) / Early Bird: Cover Your Existing Paddocks

To provide you with extra protection while you complete this year’s crop application, some insurers offer ATC or early bird cover. This coverage applies only to the same paddocks insured last year and does not extend to any new farms, land, or different paddocks. We urge you to inform your local CWIB broker promptly if you have any additional land.

4. Digital Mapping of Paddocks: Unlock Rate Incentives

As a farmer, you may receive rate incentives from selected insurers by providing digital paddocks/crop maps. These digital files, often used by agronomists, go beyond PDFs or pictures of your maps. By sharing KMZ/KML files, the insurer can assess your needs more accurately and offer you the most suitable coverage options.

Don’t leave your farm’s future to chance.

Remember, we’re here to support you when the unexpected crops up. Get tailored crop cover that suits your farm by speaking with your local CWIB broker today.