DATA CURRENT AS OF JUN 13, 2026
UNDERWRITE RISK MANAGEMENT · EST. 2009

We price the unpriceable.

Institutional mortality, morbidity, and catastrophic loss coverage for equine syndicates, commercial livestock operations, and exotic animal facilities. Where standard carriers stop, our models begin.

$0.0B+
Across all active policies · Mortality + Morbidity
0
Equine 61% · Livestock 24% · Exotics 15%
0 days
From first notice of loss to payment issued
84
SPECIES COVERED
species
23
COUNTRIES OPERATING
jurisdictions
97.3%
CLAIM APPROVAL RATE
FY 2025
$418K
AVG POLICY VALUE
per animal unit

Four verticals. One underwriting desk.

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EQ

Equine

Stallion syndicates. Racing yards. Breeding operations.

2,956
ACTIVE POLICIES
$1.2M
AVG. VALUE
$22M
MAX SINGLE RISK
COVERAGE TYPESMortality · Permanent Incapacity · Loss of Use · Prospective Foal
SPECIES ACCEPTEDThoroughbred, Warmblood, Arabian, Draft, Sport Horse
AGE RANGE24 hours – 24 years (case-by-case beyond)
MAX SINGLE RISK$22,000,000 (with facultative support)
PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONSRated basis available · Full exclusion or buy-back options
VETERINARY EXAMRequired >$250K · Telemedicine accepted <$100K

Actuarial model: 14-variable mortality table. Breed, discipline, geography, and competition record indexed.

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LS

Commercial Livestock

Dairy herds. Feedlot operations. Swine & poultry at scale.

1,163
ACTIVE POLICIES
$340K
AVG. VALUE
$8.5M
MAX SINGLE RISK
COVERAGE TYPESCatastrophic Herd Loss · Disease Outbreak · Transit Mortality · Theft
SPECIES ACCEPTEDBovine, Porcine, Ovine, Caprine, Poultry (commercial flocks)
MINIMUM HERD VALUE$100,000 insured value
DISEASE EXCLUSIONSGovernment-notifiable diseases excluded unless rider purchased
TRANSIT COVERAvailable domestic and international (IATA compliant)
CLAIMS TRIGGERMortality >3% of insured herd within 30-day window

Stochastic herd model calibrated on USDA NAHMS data. Regional disease prevalence weighted quarterly.

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AQ

Aquaculture

Salmon farms. Shrimp operations. Ornamental stock.

389
ACTIVE POLICIES
$780K
AVG. VALUE
$12M
MAX SINGLE RISK
COVERAGE TYPESMass Mortality · Equipment Failure · Disease · Pollution Ingress
SPECIES ACCEPTEDAtlantic Salmon, Trout, Tilapia, Shrimp, High-value Ornamental
BIOMASS VERIFICATIONMonthly count or sonar biomass estimate required
ENVIRONMENTAL TRIGGERSHarmful algal bloom, hypoxia events, temperature anomaly
SURVEY REQUIREMENTAnnual site inspection by approved marine surveyor
POLLUTION LIABILITYThird-party pollution cover available as endorsement

Hydrological risk scoring uses 10-year SST and dissolved oxygen records per farm GPS coordinates.

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EX

Exotic & Zoo Collections

Accredited zoos. Private collections. Rescue facilities.

339
ACTIVE POLICIES
$290K
AVG. VALUE
$4.2M
MAX SINGLE RISK
COVERAGE TYPESMortality · Theft · Escape & Recapture · Third-party Liability
SPECIES ACCEPTEDCITES Appendix I & II · Great Apes · Big Cats · Cetaceans (facility)
VALUATION BASISReplacement cost · Conservation value · Breeding program status
REGULATORY COMPLIANCEAZA/BIAZA accreditation preferred · USDA AWA compliance required
EXCLUSIONSIllegal acquisition · Non-compliance with CITES documentation
CRISIS RESPONSE24/7 specialist veterinary helpline included

Individual animal records integrated with Species360 ZIMS where available. Peer-reviewed valuations accepted.

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Our facultative desk handles non-standard placements. Zoo collections, research animals, and aquatic mammals assessed case-by-case.

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The numbers that earn the next row.

Institutional credibility is built on disclosed performance — not marketing claims. Every figure below is audited and available in full in our Appetite Guide.

97.3%
Claim Approval Rate

Of all claims submitted in FY 2025 were approved at first review. Industry average: 81.4%. Our underwriting precision means fewer disputes at notification.

FY 2025 · 1,847 claims processed
84
Species Covered

Distinct animal species currently on risk across our global portfolio. From Thoroughbred stallions to Beluga whales in managed care. If it has a heartbeat and a value, we have a model for it.

Across 4 coverage verticals
$22M
Largest Single Animal Policy

The largest single-animal mortality policy currently in force — a breeding stallion in Lexington, KY, with facultative co-insurance across three markets. Placed in 72 hours.

Thoroughbred stallion · Lexington, KY · 2024
11days
Average Claim Settlement

From first notice of loss to payment cleared. Our claims team operates on a 24/7 basis with dedicated veterinary case managers for large-animal losses. No committee review under $500K.

FY 2025 average · All verticals

From loss event to payment: 11 days.

PROTOCOL VERSION 4.2 · LAST REVIEWED Q4 2025 · AVAILABLE IN FULL IN APPETITE GUIDE
T+0

First Notice of Loss

Online portal, phone, or email. Acknowledged within 2 hours, 24/7. Dedicated case manager assigned immediately for losses >$250K.

< 2 hr
ACKNOWLEDGMENT SLA
T+1

Veterinary Assessment

Approved veterinarian submits clinical report via our VetLink portal. Remote video assessment available for transit claims and remote geographies.

24 hr
VET REPORT SLA
T+3

Coverage Verification

Policy terms checked against claim facts. Pre-existing condition review completed. No committee review required for claims under $500K.

< $500K
NO COMMITTEE THRESHOLD
T+7

Quantum & Settlement

Valuation agreed with policyholder. Market comparables pulled from our proprietary database of 140,000+ animal transactions. Payment issued.

140K+
VALUATION COMPARABLES
T+11

Payment Cleared

Average settlement time across all verticals in FY 2025. Wire transfer or ACH. International settlements via SWIFT within 3 additional business days.

11 days
FY 2025 AVERAGE

Complex claims (multi-animal, disputed causation, or international) may require additional time. Our average for complex claims is 23 days. A dedicated adjuster is assigned within 4 hours of notification.

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Our Broker Pack includes our full appetite guide, underwriting guidelines by species vertical, sample policy wordings, and a direct line to our underwriting desk. Delivered within one business day.

Full underwriting appetite by species (84 species indexed)
Sample policy wordings — Equine, Livestock, Aquaculture, Exotics
Risk model methodology overview (non-proprietary)
Claims protocol and SLA commitments
Facultative desk contact for non-standard placements
Reinsurance panel disclosure
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