Livestock Insurance Solutions with Hudson
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Everything You Need
Training for Every Learner
It takes great knowledge, innovation, patience and attention to detail to accommodate the wide variety of learning preferences and requirements of our customers… and our Team has raised the industry bar!
UNmatched Service
From Livestock Specialists to Underwriters and Claims Processors - we work when you work! Our expert team is available for questions or issues during your peak selling times.
Breaking The Mold
The Hudson Livestock Team is here to help you take the next steps in building your business. Take another look at Hudson Livestock, and let us show you why our approach is unparalleled.
We provide key tools that enable you to service your farmers and ranchers as efficiently as possible, from daily market update communication to marketing materials and quoting technology.
Driving the herd
Our appetite for Livestock is a reflection of our unique business methodology, as well as our ability to grow and adapt according to the market’s evolving needs.
Industry-Leading
Industry-leading Livestock team that earned a 97% Agency Satisfaction Rating for 2023.
Dairy Revenue Protection
Livestock Gross Margin
Livestock Risk Protection
DRP is an insurance plan approved by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to allow dairy farmers to purchase risk management protection against declines in quarterly revenue from milk sales as a result of a decline in milk prices, a decline in milk production, or both. Revenue will be determined by a producer selecting to base their coverage on a mix of Class III and Class IV milk prices or milk components (milkfat, protein, and other milk solids). Coverage will be based on quarterly revenue. DRP expected revenue is based on futures prices for milk and dairy commodities. The amount of...
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(LGM)
(LRP)
LGM is a federally-reinsured livestock product that provides protection against the loss of gross margin. LGM – Cattle provides protection against the loss of gross margin (market value of cattle less feeder cattle and feed costs) on fed cattle (yearling and calf). LGM – Dairy Cattle provides protection against the loss of gross margin (market value of milk less feed costs) on the targeted quantity of market milk. LGM – Swine provides protection against the loss of gross margin (market value of hogs less feed costs). The LGM insurance policy uses adjusted futures prices to determine the...
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LRP is a federally-reinsured livestock product that provides single peril risk protection against the decline in prices over the insurance period. This insurance may be purchased throughout the year. Premium rates, coverage prices, and actual ending values are posted online daily. The RMA monitors capacity levels. When the funding limit has been reached, sales for this product will cease. LRP does not insure against death, loss or poor performance. At the end of the insurance period, if the actual ending value is below the coverage price, an indemnity will be...
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RESOURCES: Fed Cattle Overview Feeder Cattle Overview Swine Overview What to Expect in a Loss
RESOURCES: DRP Overview What to Expect in a Loss
RESOURCES: Cattle Overview Dairy Overview Swine Overview What to Expect in a Loss
The Hudson Crop LRP Quoter provides 24-hour access and up-to-the-minute quotes for the RMA Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program for Fed Cattle, Feeder Cattle and Swine. Our quoting software provides our agents and farmers a more efficient way to choose the best coverage to protect their investment should the national price drop before the animal goes to market. Additionally, our quoting system will provide an overview of the upside potential in the marketplace. Quote LRP now >
Quote LRP Coverage
Our LGM quoting software provides an efficient way for agents, farmers and ranchers to choose the best margin coverage for their Dairy, Cattle and Swine operations by analyzing commodity prices and flexible deductibles. Take a look at LGM weekly margins and rates without having to have a policy set up first! (New rates and margins available on Thursdays, when available through Friday morning sales closing.) Quote LGM now >
Quote LGM Coverage
Quote DRP in the eHarvest® Processing System without having to setup a policy first! Hudson Crop agents can also access the DRP quoter via the myHudson agent platform. Quote DRP now >
Quote DRP Coverage
An industry leader, making significant investments in private reinsurance and risk management modeling, generating capacity for a growing market.
Offering competitive commissions that encourage agency partners to grow and dedicate resources to their Livestock book of business.
Livestock plans pay nearly double than that of the capped MPCI plans. Diversify MPCI, Livestock, brokerage commissions and other commission lines.
Cultivating strong partnerships with regulators, product developers and industry partners as champions for actuarial soundness and policy language that will move the program forward, while maintaining its integrity.
Lower commission in exchange for advance. Multiple sales closing dates. Quarterly or semi-annual advances. Minimum premium written to qualify.
Focus group development to support and protect the interests of the program. Commission advances offered.
Carmen Mescher Livestock Director CMescher@hudsoninsgroup.com
Curt Clanton Livestock Claims Processor CClanton@hudsoninsgroup.com
Blaine Hanf Livestock Specialist BHanf@hudsoninsgroup.com
Curt Clanton Livestock Claims Processing Manager CClanton@hudsoninsgroup.com
Felicia Andrews Livestock Specialist FAndrews@hudsoninsgroup.com
Ronnetta Rountree Livestock Underwriting Manager RRountree@hudsoninsgroup.com
Justin White Livestock Program Manager JustinWhite@hudsoninsgroup.com
Your Trusted Livestock Team
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