Production insurance helps producers manage the risk of crop losses caused by hail, spring frost, excessive rain, flooding, drought, etc.
Tree fruit crops eligible for purchase of Production Insurance coverage include:
Additional hail and rain split coverage is available.
To apply, please make an appointment with a Production Insurance representative.
Review the following forms to prepare the application. These forms don't need to be filled out prior to the appointment and can be completed with the assistance of a representative.
* The application and payment deadline is November 30.
It's recommended you contact a Production Insurance representative when it’s time to renew.
Declaration of production from the previous crop year is required as part of the renewal process. Please use the following forms to do this:
After the offer is written, we'll send an Offer Statement of Premiums and Coverage (SPC), and an Options Report which details available coverage, options and premiums. Contact us for assistance in choosing coverage, options and premiums.
Yield loss coverage:
Fruit tree loss coverage:
You may elect to increase the value you are insuring trees for from 80% to 100% of the (calculated) value. The 100% (calculated) value increases the amount trees are insured for.
Once you have chosen coverage, options and premiums please sign and submit the Offer Statement of Premiums and Coverage and Options Report(s) and payment. Pay using Debit, Visa, MasterCard, cash or cheque payable to the Minister of Finance. Credit card payments are accepted over the phone.
* For the most up-to-date and accurate information read the policy wording for the continuous specified perils Production Insurance contract for each crop.
Contact us if you have questions about crop insurance or want to apply or renew your insurance.
Regional Production Insurance offices