First created in 2016, and comprising seven respected Lloyd’s syndicates (Markel, Tokio Marine Kiln, Beazley, Faraday, Liberty, Arch and Canopius) the Global Livestock (Re)Insurance Consortium is an insurance arrangement that means clients benefit from the simplicity of one insurer with the financial strength of seven. Clients can now access specialist insurance coverage on a scale previously unavailable.
The team of expert underwriters work closely with a wide range of clients, from individual farms to international livestock operations, to develop market-leading animal mortality insurance solutions.
The Global Livestock (Re)Insurance Consortium at Lloyd's 9644 offers the largest single risk capacity in the world (USD 30m for any one location / USD 20m for in transit) and provides clients with unique stability and security. The consortium structure means that clients can be confident of cover in advance of renewal, allowing them to operate undisturbed year-to-year.
By working closely with our clients to develop a deep understanding of their business, and drawing on decades of experience, we develop solutions to protect clients against unique and complex risks as they emerge. Our experienced perspective and unique data set supports nuanced underwriting, and our collaborative approach instils confidence in our clients because cover is designed through consultation and with transparency.
Our underwriting is built on an understanding that risks and their impact will evolve. The spread of infectious disease in recent years serves as an example of the way risks and their severity can change quickly and significantly. Our underwriters are dedicated to researching, understanding, and responding to risks to ensure that clients can be protected now and in the future.
Members
Capacity
We offer USD 30m for any one location / USD 20m for in-transit, which is the largest single risk capacity available worldwide.
Coverage
Our policies insure losses caused by major events that result in the death of animals. We provide cover for most animal types and we specialise in cattle, poultry, and pigs. Our cover is available in all continents.
Coverage options include:
- all-risks mortality
- named perils
- government slaughter
- economic slaughter
Indemnity is available to cover:
- value of the animal
- business interruption
- clean-up costs
- increased cost of working
Contact
Please get in touch with our team for more information or submit a proposal form directly.
Markel International
Robert Wells
Head of Livestock
robert.wells@markel.com
Lynette Brown
Senior Underwriter
lynette.brown@markel.com
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