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Markel Monday - Frequently Asked Equine Insurance Questions

Our office get calls every day from people who want information about Equine Insurance so I have compiled a list of 9 of the most frequently asked questions. If your question is not covered or you may require further information/assistance,...

23 weeks 2 days ago | read more...

Markel Monday - Is Your New Dressage Partner Protected While Shipping?

Did You Know…..that if you purchase a new horse and pay a commercial shipper to ship the horse home, that you can add the value of the shipping (not to include quarantine cost if applicable) to the insured value? You have just made a huge...

24 weeks 2 days ago | read more...

Do You Know When to Contact Your Insurance Agent?

Did you know….that you must notify Markel immediately if your vet has been called for anything other than routine care or maintenance? This is very important, as the sooner we get the information, the better we can serve you. Our Claims...

25 weeks 3 days ago | read more...

Markel Monday - I Get This Question All of the Time…

I get this question all of the time… “ I just purchased a horse and got a really good deal. Can I insure him for more than I paid for him? He is worth a lot more.” The price agreed to by a willing seller and a willing buyer establishes the...

26 weeks 2 days ago | read more...

Markel Monday - The Importance of Insuring Your Equine Partner

These days, our horses are more a part of the family than ever. We give them special treats, we celebrate their birthdays, and we spend endless hours trying to make them comfortable. Pink polo wraps may be cute, and brow bands with bling may be...

27 weeks 2 days ago | read more...

What to Know About Private Horse Liability

Did you know...if you own a horse, whether it is a pleasure horse that grazes in your pasture or a horse that you have boarded at a facility, you as a horse owner could be named liable if your horse causes bodily injury or property damage to...

28 weeks 2 days ago | read more...

Do Waivers Really Protect You From Legal Action?

While waivers are a necessary precaution, it is rare that they cover you completely. In fact, even if a rider signs a waiver, it does not guarantee that legal action cannot be taken. For example, in a recent case, a 14-year old girl fractured...

29 weeks 2 days ago | read more...

Straight From the Horse's Mouth

The next time someone asks if they can pet your horse - or even get close to it - you might want to make sure that you're covered. A case in point is when a toddler was bitten on the lower lip by a horse and suffered scarring that required...

35 weeks 6 min ago | read more...

Care, Custody & Control. Often You See The Term, But Do You Know What It Means?

Care, Custody & Control means you are protected against Legal Liability resulting from injury or death of non-owned horses in your care, custody & control and the cost to defend any suit alleging injury to or death of non-...

44 weeks 1 day ago | read more...

Markel Insurance Presents “Mastering Good Horsemanship” Seminar during Festival of the Horse CDI-W/Y/J in Burbank, CA

BURBANK, CA – During the Festival of the Horse CDI-W/Y/J competition at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA, March 30 – April 3, Markel Insurance proudly presents a free seminar, “Mastering Good Horsemanship”, with speaker Gil...

1 year 6 weeks ago | read more...

Janne Rumbough Sweeps Three Divisions of the Markel 2010 Wellington Classic Dressage and Gold Coast Amateur Championships

Stay Tuned to DressageDaily as we announce the winners of First level, Prix St Georges, and Grand Prix in the upcoming days.

After the final results were calculated from the Dressage in Florida winter shows at the...

1 year 19 weeks ago | read more...

2011 Markel Mortality News!

We knew this was coming! Expanded and extended benefits you get with About Our Equine Insurance Services. We are excited about all the great work Markel has done to make our clients' lives easier and more affordable. We always stay close to home...

1 year 19 weeks ago | read more...

The Markel Team Behind Our Markel Equine Insurance Specialists

When you see my ads and banners for our equine insurance, you see my photo and name, but the people behind the company name and logo are the team behind what provides the protection you need in our industry. Equine insurance is a special niche...

1 year 30 weeks ago | read more...

What Makes a Homeowners Policy, Different From a Farm Owners Policy?

Important facts regarding Equine Insurance. Please feel free to contact me, Mary Phelps Mary@horsesdaily.com , 1-800-572-3286; a Markel Equine Insurance Specialist with any questions you may have regarding coverage for your horse,...

1 year 30 weeks ago | read more...

Did You Know Your Homeowners May Not Cover Your Naughty Horse ?

1 year 33 weeks ago | read more...

At What Age Does Markel Insure A Horse

1 year 34 weeks ago | read more...

Did You Know This About Insuring Your Stallion?

1 year 35 weeks ago | read more...

Equine Insurance Info - About Age and Specified Perils

"]I get this question all of the time…
"To what age does Markel insure a horse to?" As of March 1, 2010, Markel now insures horses with full Mortality AND Medical/Surgical benefits through the age of 18. (not yet approved in WA and AK)...

1 year 37 weeks ago | read more...

Liability Insurance Information You Should Know For Equine Operations

Important facts regarding Equine Insurance. Please feel free to contact me Mary@horsesdaily.com , a Markel Equine Insurance Specialist with any questions you may have regarding coverage for your horse, farm, and equine...

2 years 1 week ago | read more...