Agriculture

Opinion: Are Finopril and Imidacloprid the Next Glyphosate?

Chemicals used in flea and tick treatments have been linked to the premature deaths and destruction of eggs and hatchlings in wild bird nests.

Timber’s Unseen Risk: Protecting Assets from Natural Disasters Amid Limited Insurance Options

The 2025 Agriculture Power Brokers

U.S. Product Recalls Surge to Record Levels in 2024 YTD

AssuredPartners’ Reid Clary Discusses His Award-Winning Approach to Commercial Insurance Brokering

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Rising Star Chris Moore on Listening and Learning in the Brokering Business and Dealing with Agriculture’s Biggest Risks

EPIC’s Chris Moore shares insight on agribusiness brokering, how he found himself insuring farms, and what it takes to create a competitive insurance package for clients.

Insuring the Climate Transition: Why Our Industry Is Perfectly Poised to Curb This Crisis

Insurance is in a unique position to put the brakes on global climate change. Now is the time to act.

How the Current War in Ukraine Is Supercharging the Always Pressing Need for Political Risk Insurance

Russia’s assault on Ukraine will have far-reaching consequences for governments, businesses and individuals.

7 Critical Risks Cannabis Businesses Need to Be Aware of When Buying Insurance

Marijuana businesses have these seven critical risks to consider.

From Farm to Table, Here’s How Technology Is Being Used to Push Back Against the Threat of Foodborne Illness

Tracing foodborne illness throughout a global supply chain can be challenging. These tech tools can help.

The 2022 Agriculture Power Brokers

This year, six brokers from across the brokerage field were named as the 2022 Agriculture Power Broker winners. An additional two brokers were named as finalists.

Opinion | What’s a ‘Feral Swine Bomb’? Don’t Worry, It’s Just Another Distraction from the Risks You Should Be Concerned About

Too many people living by the ocean and overwhelming infrastructure isn’t the government’s fault. It’s a product of entitlement.

4 Safety Areas That Should Be Top of Mind for Farmers as Fall’s Harvest Wraps Up

As harvest season concludes, farmers should be aware of these fall and winter safety risks.

When the Dry Spell Doesn’t End: What Are Farmers’ and Insurers’ Next Moves In the Face of a Megadrought?

A prolonged megadrought has some U.S. farmers and their insurers questioning whether more sustainable growing practices are needed.

Rising Star Amy Klitzke on Her Management Liability Career and How the Industry Can Best Attract Upcoming Talent

For Rising Star Amy Klitzke, a career in insurance has been rewarding in several ways, from diversity of clients to learning technical skillsets.

Rising Star Reid Clary on His Biggest Agriculture Broker Win and Why Kindness in the Industry Is Essential

AssuredPartners’ broker Reid Clary talks his introduction to the insurance industry and what to look for in new talent.

7 Critical Risks Facing the Agriculture Industry

When it comes to operating an agribusiness, here are the top risks owners and operators must keep an eye on.

The 2021 Agriculture Power Brokers

This year, six commercial insurance brokers were lauded as 2021 Agriculture Power Brokers.

Blockchain, Its Insurance Applications and Their Role in Building Resilience

Blockchain and its applications in insurance hold tremendous potential to provide financial stability in emerging and underserved economies.

Blockchain Technology Will Drive Powerful Gains in Supply Chain Management

Distributed ledger technology has the potential to improve supply chains worldwide and to minimize product recall losses. Now is the right time to prepare for widespread adoption.

The Problem With Herbicides — It’s Not What You Think

A far greater risk in the rampant use of pesticides and herbicides is environmental destruction.

Climate Change, Food Shortage and the Risk of Irreversible Loss of Tillable Soil

A new UN report warns that climate change will have dire effects on the global food and water supply, potentially making some parts of the globe uninhabitable and begging the question: when will we get serious about climate change?

Warning: These Environmental Risks Are Becoming Tough to Place

In a bifurcated market, capacity abounds generally, but can shrink markedly for some high-hazard environmental risks.