Agroinsurance

Algeria - CASH Assurances to diversify into agriculture insurance

CASH Assurances will launch agriculture insurance plans in June 2026, as part of its diversification strategy.

ASF outbreak leaves Bhutan piggery farmers with heavy losses

For piggery farmers in Damzhagsa, the African Swine Fever outbreak did more than wipe out their animals, it also wiped out a major source of income while leaving many of them with loans to pay and no clear way to recover – putting insurance in the spotlight.

U.S. specialty crop growers push for stronger Farm Bill support

Specialty crop growers in the U.S. are calling for stronger support measures in the 2026 Farm Bill, particularly around risk management, market access, and crop insurance.

India - 1.75 Lakh Hectares of Crops Damaged as Cyclone ‘Dana’ Hits Coastal Odisha

In Odisha, the severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ has badly damaged agriculture and property in the coastal districts of Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Jagatsinghpur.

Australia - RoBird takes to the skies to protect $100m strawberry crops from the real thing

RoBird is now flying around Moreton Bay skies to protect the city’s $100 million strawberry industry from the real deal.

USA - National Pennsylvania Seeks USDA Disaster Aid After Crop Freeze

Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a Secretarial Disaster Designation for all counties in the commonwealth after late spring freezes caused widespread damage to fruit and specialty crop farms, with industry losses estimated between $150 million and $200 million.

USA - Florida’s famed agriculture industry faces bumper crop of natural disasters

Farmers and industry leaders are hoping for federal aid and insurance policy changes to relieve multibillion-dollar losses.

Severe Hailstorm and Flooding Devastate Farmland in Central Greece

Torrential rain, strong winds and intense hail battered rural communities, leaving thousands of acres of agricultural land flooded or heavily damaged as authorities assess the extent of the losses.

USA - Long Island oyster operations look to bounce back after winter temperatures cause severe damage

"This winter was unprecedented, weather-wise - at least in my lifetime," said Peeko Oysters owner Peter Stein.

ILO Workshop Empowers Cotton-Growing Communities in Uzbekistan on Labour Rights and Agricultural Insurance

The International Labour Organization convened a two-day interactive workshop in Jizzakh on 19–20 May 2026, bringing together cotton-growing communities from the Dustlik district in the Jizzakh region and the Syrdarya district in the Syrdarya region.

USA - Nebraska Wheat Disaster Deepens as Drought Destroys Crops and Forces Cattle Sell-Offs

A devastating mix of drought, freezes and extreme weather has crippled Nebraska's wheat crop, pushing farmers toward insurance claims and herd reductions.

Philippines - Cebu City upland drought: Tomatoes, bananas, local vegetables hardest hit

Tomatoes, bananas, eggplants, string beans, and other staple vegetables grown in mountain barangays here have suffered heavy damage from prolonged dry conditions.

India - ₹247 crore released to provide UP farmers’ crop insurance

UP govt approved Rs 450 crore subsidy as part of the National Crop Insurance Programme (NCIP), a crucial protective measure for farmers amid instances of crop damage caused by inclement weather.

Philippines - Pioneer sees growing demand for ‘sachet-style’ insurance

Pioneer Group of Companies sees rising demand for “sachet-style” insurance products as climate-related risks heighten vulnerabilities among low-income communities in the Philippines.

Foreign Investors Target Nigerian Insurance Firms Ahead of Recapitalisation Deadline

Foreign investors are increasingly seeking majority stakes in Nigerian insurance companies ahead of the sector’s recapitalisation deadline, reflecting growing confidence in the industry’s long-term growth prospects and expected market consolidation.