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What is “fall of the hammer” mortality insurance coverage?

Fall of the hammer mortality insurance coverage provides buyers immediate all risk mortality and theft coverage on horses purchased for 24-hours after the close of the Pro Fit Equine Online auction. Embryos/unborn foals are not eligible. A Markel representative must be contacted to extend coverage after the 24-hour period.

All risk mortality and theft coverage reimburses you for the death, theft, or human destruction of your covered horse, including illness or disease.

Markel is pleased to sponsor the following schedule of sales, providing 24-hour Fall of the Hammer mortality coverage for horses purchased at each of them. Markel representatives will be on-site at each of these sales to extend coverage on your new horse purchases, along with providing other equine and farm insurance solutions.

Please note: Markel will be attending the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales, scheduled for October 18-19, 2024 in Fort Worth, TX. However, we do not provide 24-hour fall of the hammer mortality coverage this sale.

With over 50 years of experience insuring horses and horse-related businesses, we understand the risks and liabilities you’re exposed to. We believe in offering insurance choices and are committed to providing superior customer service. Don't wait until you file a claim to find out if you have the proper insurance protection. To extend your insurance coverage beyond the 24-hour period you must do one of the following:

How do I extend mortality insurance coverage on my newly purchased horse(s), or add my new horse to already existing Markel® policy?

Markel’s fall of the hammer mortality insurance coverage will cease 24-hours after the end of the horse sale. To extend your insurance coverage beyond the 24-hour period, a Markel representative, or horse insurance specialist must be contacted. Horses in transit are not insurable until the final destination is reached.

For your immediate insurance needs, or questions:

1. Call a Markel horse insurance specialist below. We are represented exclusively by insurance agents in the field who specialize within a specific horse discipline and/or breed. Horse owners and professionals can be assured that Markel’s specialists understand their wants and needs, because our specialists are horse people too.

2. Contact Markel’s underwriter on-call at +1.800.446.7925

To report a claim:

Please contact Markel in the event of any accident, sickness, injury and/or death. It is necessary to report any medical or surgical condition as soon as possible, or immediately in the event of your horse’s death. Our on-call claims representatives are ready to assist you 24/7.

ProFit Equine Online Yearling Sale

Bidding opens: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | Bidding ends: Friday, September 20, 2024

ProFit Equine Online Mixed Sale

Bidding opens: Friday, September 20, 2024 | Bidding ends: Sunday, September 22, 2024

Featuring yearlings, weanlings, embryos & broodmares

Note: Embryos/unborn foals are not eligible.

ProFit Equine Online Two Year Old Sale

Bidding opens: Friday, October 25, 2024 | Bidding ends: Sunday, October 27, 2024

ProFit Equine Online Weanlings, Embryos & Broodmares Sale

Bidding opens: Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Bidding ends: Monday, November 11, 2024

Note: Embryos/unborn foals are not eligible.

Markel's representatives on-call:

Markel is excited to partner with ProFit Equine by Lotti and Professional Auction Services to provide 24-hour Fall of the Hammer mortality coverage for horses purchased at the ProFit Equine Online Auction.

How do I extend mortality insurance coverage on my newly purchased horse(s), or add my new horse to already existing Markel® policy?

Markel’s fall of the hammer mortality insurance coverage will cease 24-hours after the end of the Pro Fit Equine Online auction. To extend your insurance coverage beyond the 24-hour period, a Markel representative, or horse insurance specialist must be contacted. Horses in transit are not insurable until the final destination is reached.

For your immediate insurance needs, or questions:

1. Call a Markel horse insurance specialist below. We are represented exclusively by insurance agents in the field who specialize within a specific horse discipline and/or breed. Horse owners and professionals can be assured that Markel’s specialists understand their wants and needs, because our specialists are horse people too.

2. Contact Markel’s underwriter on-call: Melissa Holloway at +1.804.252.3740

To report a claim:

Please contact Markel in the event of any accident, sickness, injury and/or death. It is necessary to report any medical or surgical condition as soon as possible, or immediately in the event of your horse’s death. Our on-call claims representatives are ready to assist you 24/7.

+1.800.362.7535: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern
+1.800.446.7925: After hours, weekends and holidays

Additional resources

  • Horse mortality

    Helps cover the financial cost of death, theft, or humane euthanasia for your horses.

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