Navigating the Complexities of Insuring Poultry Houses

Navigating the Complexities of Insuring Poultry Houses

Commercial poultry operations present a difficult challenge for insurers. The values concentrated at a single farm are substantial, the buildings and production systems are highly interdependent, and losses are often severe.

This paper examines the structural, operational, valuation, liability, catastrophe, and accumulation issues that drive losses and underwriting volatility for poultry houses, while also providing meaningful steps that insurers can take to help navigate this challenging line of business.