CALIFORNIA FFA LIVESTOCK INSURANCE

INFORMATION and INSTRUCTIONS
Revised 1/1/11

Information

This application is to be used for all market livestock (see chart below for specific animal types) insured under the California FFA Livestock Insurance Program.  All livestock regardless of type can be recorded on the same application form.  Livestock insured under this program will be covered for mortality losses resulting from disease or accidental injury only. Insurance is provided by The Hartford Fire Insurance Company.  This program is only open to current California FFA Members.

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When completing Section II of the application for insurance for your students project animals please use the information from the chart below.  All animals may be insured for the initial purchase amount of not less than the minimum, or more than the maximum, specified for the type of animal being insured.  For all livestock types, cumulative increases of 10% of the initial purchase price/insured value will be applied for each of the first 5 months for no additional premium charge.  For example: a replacement heifer or a steer  purchased for $1,000 will be covered for $1,000 during the first month, $1,100 in the second month, $1,200 the second month etc. up to a total of $1,500 in months six through twelve.  For swine, sheep, goats and baby beef purchased for an example amount of $200 they will be covered for $200 during the first month, $220 in the second month, $240 the third month etc. up to a total of $300 in month six.

Coverage Chart
        Initial Purchase Amount    
Animal Type  Min. Amount  Max. Amount    Rate  Coverage
Market Beef $750 $1,500 6.5%  12 months
Replacement Heifers $750 $1,500 6.5%  12 months
Market Swine $150 $400 6.5%   6 months
Market Sheep $150 $400 5.5%   6 months
Market Goats $150 $400 5.5%   6 months
Market Baby Beef $150 $400 6.0%   6 months

Instructions for Completing Application

Step 1: Complete all information boxes in Section I.  Must be completed by the agriculture teacher.
Step 2: Complete Section II (Listing of Students and Animals to Insure).  All data is required.

Student: Enter the students full name.   If students have more than one animal complete a line for each animal.

Animal Type:  Select your animal type from the list. 

Purchase Amount: Enter the purchase price/insured amount.  Note: Purchase amount cannot not be lower or higher than the minimum or maximum amounts from the table above.

Animal ID: Ear tag or tattoo number. Note:  Number must be unique to each animal and may include up to six numbers/letters. 
Step 3: Click on Continue.  Review the application for errors.  Use the browser back button to make necessary changes. You cannot proceed until errors are corrected.
Step 4: Click on the Print button.  Print the page and follow the remittance directions at the bottom of the screen.

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