Alberta farm producers get hail insurance online
The Alberta government is offering crop and forage producers a new online system to purchase Straight Hail Insurance 24 hours a day from Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). The new online option provides clients with a choice of purchasing Straight Hail Insurance on the AFSC website, or through traditional methods, such as at an AFSC district office or a hail agent.
“AFSC understands the business needs of modern farm operations and we continue to strive to make risk management programs effective and accessible,” said Brad Klak, President and Managing Director of AFSC in a news release.
“Benefits of the online tool include a two percent premium discount to the client and a more streamlined process.”
Another new purchase feature to be offered through Straight Hail Online is the ability to pay the premium with a credit card – a feature not found at AFSC district offices.
The system was designed based on feedback from clients and is part of AFSC’s long term strategy of enhancing the delivery of risk management products to clients.
“AFSC is aware of potential response time issues in some areas of rural Alberta” said Klak. “The online tool has been designed to provide the best client experience possible.”
AFSC’s insurance products and services respond to the government’s commitment to provide Alberta’s agriculture industry with relevant and effective risk management products and support the Government of Alberta’s plan for a strong economic recovery.
