Farm mutual
Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-001465
An insurance company owned by its policyholders that specializes in providing property and casualty coverage for agricultural risks in a limited geographic area. These mutuals focus on insuring farms, ranches, and related rural properties against perils like fire, wind, and hail. Because they are not-for-profit and operate in a specific region, their premiums can be lower than those of stock insurance companies.
| Identifier | MLC-T-INS-001465 |
|---|---|
| Field | Insurance and risk management |
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