Important communiqué about the DANA and its effects on the Valencian Community and other affected areas.
From PIB Group Iberia, We would like to express our support and solidarity with all those affected by the Valencia, Murcia, Albacete and Almeria who have suffered the severe consequences of the recent DANA.
Impact on the agriculture and livestock sector
This episode has seriously affected crops in full harvest, highlighting damage to persimmon, citrus and vegetables. Damage has also been reported in woody crops y livestock farms, with particularly complex situations on farms under plastic.
In order to mitigate these impacts, farmers can use their crop insurance, which will give them access to agricultural indemnities and cover part of the losses resulting from this weather phenomenon.
AGROSEGURO's response and insurance coverage
Sergio de Andrés Osorio, Managing Director of AGROSEGURO, he said:
«At AGROSEGURO we have brought together our entire management team in a crisis committee to prepare all the necessary actions to provide an immediate response to insured farmers and stockbreeders. All the risks affected by this DANA are covered, and once this emergency is over, we will respond with the highest quality of service».»
It is important to remember that AGROSEGURO has set up a specific e-mail address for any queries from those affected: [email protected]. In addition, policyholders will be able to submit claim reports once they can gain access to their farms and ascertain the damage.
For a better service, the service teams in the following territorial directorates have been reinforced:
- Levante (Valencian Community): 96 369 44 95
- Southeast (Murcia and Almería): 968 23 18 00
- La Mancha (Albacete): 926 23 08 43
Damage assessment and compensation payments
Planning has begun for the damage assessment works, The works will start once the water has receded. These works will be carried out by technicians from different parts of the country, The aim is to streamline the process of damage assessment.
Once these assessments have been completed, AGROSEGURO shall proceed to the payment of agricultural indemnities to ensure the crop protection and provide liquidity to the farmers and livestock farmers affected.
In addition, policyholders can consult additional information on agricultural insurance, The official website of the PIB Group Iberia. It is also recommended to be aware of the governmental support available for natural disasters, which can complement the coverage of the natural disaster insurance.
Support and advice from PIB Group Iberia
From PIB Group Iberia, We reaffirm our commitment to support and advise to our policyholders in these difficult times. Our team of experts in agricultural insurance is available to provide guidance on climate risk management, flood coverage y agricultural insurance claims.
If you have any questions or further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact our advisors specialised in agricultural insurance. We are here to accompany you every step of the way.
📌 Useful links:
- PIB Group Iberia - Agrarian Insurance
- Government of Spain - Aid for natural disasters
