ICSA urges farmers to insure against health and safety risks

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has teamed up with Zurich Insurance to encourage farmers to reduce their financial exposure to health and safety risks.

Under the deal, which is to be delivered by Sparrow Insurance Brokers, up to 10,000 ICSA members will be able to avail of a €75 discount on their annual insurance policy. The partnership promises competitively priced cover for property, business interruption, liability, agricultural vehicle, and farm homes.

ICSA general secretary Eddie Punch said: “There are almost 140,000 active farms in Ireland, and every one of them is exposed to any number of risks on a daily basis, be it as a result of not being aware of the procedures to mitigate risk, or simple misfortune.