Serving the insurance needs of the American Farmer and Rancher for over 60 years.

The Perils of Foregoing Insurance for an Agribusiness

Aerial view of a single farm and ranch operation surrounded by irrigated and dry crop fields along a rural highway, with the title ‘The Perils of Foregoing Insurance for an Agribusiness,’ illustrating Stroud National’s guidance for agents with clients who bring up self‑insurance.

Owners of an agribusiness, like a farm or ranch operation, can become frustrated with insurance policies due to a perceived lack of control over their premiums, and the belief that it’s more expensive to pay for insurance, rather than assume the risk themselves.

The Importance of Policy Reviews

Photo of hands flipping through file folders inside of a blue file case. Photo by Anete Lusina: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-choosing-document-in-folder-4792285/

Anyone who has been around the property and casualty business for long knows how fast-paced it is and the stress that independent agents deal with on a daily basis. You have to establish yourself as trustable expert, you have to understand the insurance needs of each client, and find coverages to meet those needs. However, […]

ATV Safety Reminder

ATV in a field with high ground behind. Photo by Gaspar Zaldo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/red-and-black-atv-on-brown-grass-field-near-mountain-8798122/

In the last several weeks, we have had a couple of ATV losses turned in and they are heart wrenching because they could have been avoided. In one instance, a 16 year old boy lost his life and injured 3 more children. In another, a young woman has been in ICU for a little over […]