Santam Agriculture has over 100 years of experience, countrywide infrastructure, and a deep understanding of the complexity of the industry. This allows us to make a real difference by offering a range of insurance solutions that adequately support enhanced production and technology and help farmers and producers create a sustainable future.
Comprehensive cover
There’s more to farming insurance than protecting crops and assets. Our comprehensive cover also protects you from exposure to liabilities on your farms due to property damage, fire, dam wall damage, death or injuries, product liability and much more.
Specialist solutions
The agricultural industry consists of numerous sectors, each with its own specialist equipment and requirements to keep farms running. Ranging from pivot irrigation systems to livestock, our specialist products have been designed to suit all agricultural needs.
Added safety with our 24/7 SOS solutions
When you run into trouble, you need a quick, reliable response.
A farm consists of more than crops, including vehicles, buildings, farm implements, and computer equipment. We go beyond crop insurance and offer farmers asset insurance that covers property, vehicles, liability, guesthouses and more.
Wildfires are a major concern in rural South Africa, threatening the financial and socio-economic well-being of farmers, communities and the agricultural sector. Santam provides fire insurance protection for farmers, as well as supports efforts to bring together research, technology and expertise to create fire-safe environments. Through our thorough understanding of the risks of wildfire, we include fire extinguishing charges as part of our offering.
The agricultural sector covers a varied range of industries – from fruit and poultry to game farming and wine. And so do we. We offer sector-specific insurance solutions backed by industry-related knowledge and experience, allowing us to deliver specialised insurance that meets the needs of all farmers.
The broiler industry is South Africa’s largest individual agricultural industry, contributing about 20% to the total gross value of agricultural products. We offer broiler farmers cover for the chicks from a day old and business interruption cover following damage.
Learn moreDairy is the fifth largest agricultural sector in the industry. It's a highly competitive sector, increasingly threatened by climate conditions. Dairy relies heavily on machinery, and at Santam, we cover all your machinery, equipment and livestock.
Learn moreOur game farms hold a special place in the hearts of South Africans. As an industry, it has unique risks and challenges, which is why Santam introduced cover that caters for the game industry specifically – covering animals, game fences and more.
Learn moreMore than 50% of our agricultural exports are fruit, contributing 2.5% to South Africa's GDP. Santam understands the specific needs of the industry and not only offers crop insurance, but also fire and lighting cover for fruit and nut-bearing trees as part of your asset policy.
Learn moreGrain is a thriving industry, contributing over R74 billion to the GDP. Santam offers cover specific to the industry and its needs - covering your silo or silo bags, combine harvester and combine head and everything in between. We also offer cover for stacked bales on the asset policy.
Learn moreLivestock farming is the biggest agricultural sector in South Africa. However, the industry suffers many threats – from diseases to weather and theft. Santam offers a range of cover solutions from fire and lighting for cattle and sheep, weather and water-related perils, attacks from wild animals and more.
Learn moreLet’s create your perfect solution together. Contact one of our expert brokers to customise your cover.
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