As longstanding partners of IAgSA, McClarrons understand the important and often complex role that self-employed farm secretaries and administrators play in rural businesses. That’s why we’re committed to supporting IAgSA members with insurance solutions tailored to the realities of your work — from on-farm responsibilities to office-based risks and evolving cyber threats.
We would like to thank IAgSA for inviting us to talk through our insurance offering for members, and to address key concerns raised by members themselves, particularly around Cyber Insurance and the growing relevance of digital risk in the agricultural sector.
To help clarify some of these topics, we’ve created a short, informative video that covers:
- A brief overview of our insurance offering for IAgSA members
- What self-employed farm secretaries and administrators can do to help avoid invalidating their insurance, including their responsibilities compared to those of the farmer
- An outline of Professional Indemnity cover, including the legal costs and claims that it can cover, as well as how detrimental it can be if your insurer doesn’t fully understand the scope of your work
- The optional additional cover of Public Liability, and how it protects against injury or property damage caused by your work
- An introduction to Cyber Insurance, and its importance in today’s increasingly digital working environment
- What your cyber responsibilities are as a secretary or administrator, whether or not the farmer holds a cyber policy
- Practical steps that can be taken to help mitigate cyber risks and maintain cover validity
- A sample quote for cyber insurance, showing what can be included in the cover
- A look at how the cost of cyber insurance has changed over time, and how it may not be as expensive as you think, particularly given the value and peace of mind it can bring
The video features Jessica Hewson, Rural Client Advisor at McClarrons, who many IAgSA members will already know through her ongoing work supporting their insurance needs, and Harvey Cleveland, Commercial Client Advisor specialising in Cyber Insurance. Together, they offer insight into some of the everyday and emerging risks that self-employed farm secretaries and administrators may face.
We’d like to extend our thanks once again to IAgSA for the opportunity to speak with members, and for helping us open up important conversations about insurance in the rural sector.
Watch our video below to learn more about how McClarrons can support you as an IAgSA member.
Please note that this presentation is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute personal or regulated advice. Please contact us directly to discuss your specific insurance needs.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our insurance offering for IAgSA members, please don’t hesitate to contact Jessica on 01653 609100​ or at jessica.hewson@mcclarroninsurance.com.
For specific queries regarding Cyber Insurance, you’re welcome to contact Harvey directly on 01653 609119 or at harvey.cleveland@mcclarroninsurance.com​. Alternatively, if you’re already a client of Jess’s, feel free to raise it with her — she’ll be more than happy to pass your enquiry along to Harvey on your behalf.
