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Equine service professional

You know the risks in your business. Thankfully, so does Markel. 

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Stable insurance solutions for your equine business needs

With over 50 years of experience insuring horses, equine operations, farms and ranches, we aim to understand the risks and liabilities that equine service professionals are exposed to.

Are you an equine service professional looking for reliable insurance coverage? Look no further! 

Markel’s Equine Service Professional insurance is designed to meet the unique needs of equine professionals, allowing you to focus on what you do best – caring for horses! 

You play a pivotal role in ensuring our equine athletes achieve their highest potential. While you dedicate yourself to this vital responsibility, let Markel safeguard your business providing protection against unforeseen risks, allowing you to concentrate on the well-being of our equine athletes.

What we offer


Markel provides affordable insurance coverage options specifically designed for equine service professionals, such as:

  • Equine bodywork professionals
  • Professional braiders
  • Freelance grooms
  • And many more equine care service providers
Our coverages can include:

  • Liability limits of $300,000 to $1 million are available for bodily injury and property damage
  • General liability aggregate limits are 3 times the liability per occurrence limit
  • Commercial general liability coverage applies on and off premises in the U.S. and U.S. territories
  • No liability deductible
  • Equipment coverage for essential equipment, including PEMF machines, ensuring that your tools are protected.
  • Care, custody and control – a “must” if you care for someone else’s horse insurance coverage for defense and court costs for litigation, according to policy limits, and payment for judgements up to the aggregate policy amount (per animal limit applies). 
  • Excess liability – Coverage is an excess limit of general liability over third party liability coverages. We require the primary general liability policy to be written with Markel.
  • Frequently asked questions about equine service professional insurance

    What types of services are you covering with your equine service professional insurance?
    Our insurance product covers a wide range of equine care services, including PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields), acupressure, kinesiology taping, vibrating plates, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, massage, ceramic/infrared reflection, therapeutic ultrasound, water treadmills, and more.

Association membership credits

A 10% credit is available towards liability premium if you are a member of one of our accredited professional associations.

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