The Indian Agriculture Industry is on the brink of another green revolution that
makes it more lucrative and profitable, as the total agriculture production in India
is likely to double in the next ten years that too in an organic way. HDFC ERGO
offers Cattle Insurance Policy for protection of Indian rural people from financial
loss due to death of their cattle, which is one of the most valued possessions of
the rural community.
The Policy covers the persons having cows, bullocks or buffaloes of either
sex certified as being in sound and perfect health and free from injury or disease
by a veterinary doctor / surgeon and who are Members (in groups) of Micro Finance
Institutions, Non Government Organisations, Government Sponsored Organisations and
such affinity groups / institutions in rural and social sector.
- Death of cattleCovers the cattle insured whilst within a geographical area
specified in the policy schedule, in case of loss of life accident or diseases contracted
or surgical operation. The policy also covers death of cattle which are the subject
matter of insurance occurring outside the said geographical area in the event of
drought, epidemics and other natural calamities.
Optional Benefits
- Permanent Disability CoverCovers the risk of permanent and total disablement
of cattle.
Please note that all benefits are subject to a maximum amount as stated in the policy.
These will be clearly noted in any quotation released or any policy issued.
The premium payable on the policy would be dependent on the benefits purchased.
The policy does not cover the following:
- Malicious or wilful misconduct or neglect, over loading, unskilled treatment.
- Use of animal for purpose other than stated in the proposal form without the consent
of the Company in writing.
- Intentional acts or gross negligence
- Failure to prevent death of cattle
- Accidents occurred or diseases contracted prior to commencement of risk. Disease
contracted within 15 days from commencement of policy period.
- Transit by air or sea.
- Intentional slaughter. slaughter unless it has been directed by a veterinary doctor
or a proper governmental authority.
- Theft or clandestine sale.
- Missing of Insured animal
- Acts of terrorism, war, radioactivity and Nuclear perils
- Consequential loss
This an illustrative list of Exclusions. For detailed list kindly refer the policy
wordings.
Documents required for purchasing an Insurance Policy:
- A duly filled & signed proposal form
- Certificate by veterinary doctor in the prescribed form confirming the health status
and market value of the animal
- Receipt of payment made while purchasing the animal
- Photograph of the animal
Claims shall be assessed and paid on the basis of the relevant documents submitted
to the Company. The policy will be considered for payment on production of following
documents.
- Duly completed claim form.
- Death certificate from a qualified veterinary surgeon.
- Policy / Certificate.
- Ear tag.
This content is descriptive only. Actual coverage is subject to the language of
the policies as issued.