Horse Sale

Markel is proud to team up with Super Sires, LLC to provide 24-hour Fall of the Hammer mortality insurance coverage for horses purchased at Markel Insurance Super Sires Future Stars & Prospect Sale - June 21-24, 2023

With over 50 years of experience insuring horses and horse-related businesses, we understand the risks and liabilities you’re exposed to. We believe in offering insurance choices and are committed to providing superior customer service. Don't wait until you file a claim to find out if you have the proper insurance protection.

To extend your insurance coverage beyond the 24-hour period you must do one of the following:

Apply for horse mortality online at https://www.markel.com/industries/horse/horse-mortality/get-a-quote
Contact a Markel horse insurance agent at: https://www.markel.com/industries/horse/equine-and-livestock/western 
Contact a Markel representative at 1.800.446.7925

Markel has been a Corporate Partner of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) for several years. We are excited to partner with OQHA and PrimeTIME AgriMarketing Network to provide 24-hour Fall of the Hammer mortality coverage for horses purchased at the Congress Super Sale.

Congress Super Sale

Saturday October 14th, 2023

Sale sessions include: 

• Yearling Sale Stakes Session, includes both Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle entries are eligible to show in 2024 for more than $65,000 in 3 classes at The Congress
• Ranch & Performance Horse Session, includes Cutters, Reiners, Contesting and Cow Horses
• The Super Session, includes Show Horses, Stallions, Broodmares, Prospects

How do I extend mortality insurance coverage on my newly purchased horse(s), or add my new horse to already existing Markel® policy?

Markel’s fall of the hammer mortality insurance coverage will cease 24-hours after the end of each sale. To extend your insurance coverage beyond the 24-hour period, a Markel representative, or horse insurance specialist must be contacted. Horses in transit are not insurable until the final destination is reached.

For your immediate insurance needs, or questions:

1. Call a Markel horse insurance specialist below. We are represented exclusively by insurance agents in the field who specialize within a specific horse discipline and/or breed. Horse owners and professionals can be assured that Markel’s specialists understand their wants and needs, because our specialists are horse people too.

2. Contact Markel’s underwriter on-call: Kellie Chambers at +1.804.402.0966

To report a claim:

Please contact Markel in the event of any accident, sickness, injury and/or death. It is necessary to report any medical or surgical condition as soon as possible, or immediately in the event of your horse’s death. Our on-call claims representatives are ready to assist you 24/7.

+1.800.362.7535: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern
+1.800.446.7925: After hours, weekends, and holidays

Markel is pleased to be able to provide 24-hour Fall of the Hammer mortality coverage for horses purchased at the horse sales specified below.

• Markel Insurance Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale
  Friday, August 18, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. CST | Sale preview: Thursday, August 17, 2023 - 5:00 p.m. CST
• Reno Snaffle Bit Sales
  September 13-17, 2023
• Legacy Reining Breeders Sale
  Saturday, September 23, 2023
• Return to the Remuda Sale
  Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, 2023 44th
• Triangle Fall Sale at the AQHA World Show
  Thursday, October 26, Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28, 2023
• NRHA/Markel Futurity Sales
  Thursday, November 30, 2023

How do I extend mortality insurance coverage on my newly purchased horse(s), or add my new horse to already existing Markel® policy?

Markel’s fall of the hammer mortality insurance coverage will cease 24-hours after the end of the horse sale. To extend your insurance coverage beyond the 24-hour period, a Markel representative, or horse insurance specialist must be contacted. Horses in transit are not insurable until the final destination is reached.

For your immediate insurance needs, or questions:

1. Call a Markel horse insurance specialist below. We are represented exclusively by insurance agents in the field who specialize within a specific horse discipline and/or breed. Horse owners and professionals can be assured that Markel’s specialists understand their wants and needs, because our specialists are horse people too.

2. Contact Markel’s underwriter on-call at +1.800.446.7925

To report a claim:

Please contact Markel in the event of any accident, sickness, injury and/or death. It is necessary to report any medical or surgical condition as soon as possible, or immediately in the event of your horse’s death. Our on-call claims representatives are ready to assist you 24/7.

• +1.800.362.7535: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern
• +1.800.446.7925: After hours, weekends, and holidays