Hail insurance available through Montana Department of Agriculture

From Montana Department of Agriculture

HELENA — Applications for the State Hail Insurance Program are now available through the Montana Department of Agriculture.

Information is available online at https://agr.mt.gov/HailInsurance-Applying .

Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acre for irrigated land. Rates charged are a percentage of the insured amount and vary by county. A detailed list of rates by county and crop can be found online by visiting the MDA website at https://agr.mt.gov/HailInsurance-Rates . State policies are available for purchase until Aug. 15.

Producers who previously purchased state hail insurance will receive applications in the mail. Application forms are also available online at https://agr.mt.gov/Portals/168/Documents/HailIns/HailIns_Application_fillable.pdf or by calling the MDA office. Staff members are available to process policies, file claims, and help answer any questions producers may have regarding coverage options. Completed forms can be emailed, mailed, faxed, or used as a reference when contacting the office by phone.

Contact information

Montana State Hail Insurance Program

P.O. Box 200201

Helena, MT 59620

Phone: (406) 444-5429

Email: [email protected]

Toll Free: 1 (844) 515-1571

Fax: (406) 444-9422

Loss claims are due to the office by Oct. 1, and must be submitted within two weeks of the hail damage occurrence. Forms are available online at https://agr.mt.gov/Portals/168/Documents/HailIns/HailIns_LossCaim_fillable.pdf or by request.

The Montana State Hail Insurance program was created at the request of producers in 1917 to provide basic hail insurance coverage on any crop grown in Montana. The program is directed by a five-member board consisting of the department director, state insurance commissioner, and three producers.

The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the department, people can visit http://agr.mt.gov .