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Farmers Union Insurance is the Largest Provider of Rural Telecommunications Insurance in the U.S.

Specialization in the telecommunications industry - Since 1968 Farmers Union Insurance has set the standard for telecommunication insurance. Insuring over 600 telephone, cable TV and Internet service providers across the country, we are the largest insurer of rural telecommunications companies in the United States. Our Account Executives market property and casualty insurance exclusively to telecommunications businesses and have the expertise to insure your business. We have been the leader in insuring the telecommunications industry for over 40 years, and are active members of national, regional and state telecommunications associations.

Policy features - We offer specialized one-policy, multi-peril insurance coverage specifically designed for the telecommunications industry's business exposures. Some policy features are:

• No co-insurance requirement
• No fellow employee exclusion
• No punitive damage exclusion
• No explosion, collapse, or underground exclusion
• No property or general liability audit
• Blanket property coverage
• EMF coverage included
• Replacement cost property coverage available

Financial strength and stability - NFU Insurance carries an A (excellent) rating by A.M. Best, and is part of the QBE Insurance Group, one of the top twenty property and casualty insurers in the United States, with over $4.6 billion in annual gross written premiums and an estimated combined policyholders' surplus of $2.0 billion.

Mywave® - A web-based, value-added service available free of charge to policyholders that is a source for safety and risk management information with downloadable policies, procedures and employee handouts customized for each individual policyholder. Human Resource and Workers' Compensation information is provided, including the ability to maintain your OSHA 300 log of injuries and illnesses.

Flexible claim reporting - Claims can be reported at any time 24/7 through your Mywave® site, through the NFU website, or by calling the toll free number to our claims service center. Claims are automatically routed to the appropriate staff adjuster for fast service, and the call center can escalate handling in the event of a serious claim.

Local claims service - NFU Claims Adjusters are strategically located throughout our core operating area. Your claim will be given prompt attention by a Claims Adjuster who has expertise in handling telecommunications business losses.

After understanding your company's specific needs, we can develop an insurance plan just for you. Further, our professional, highly-experienced Risk Control team can regularly help you evaluate and develop improvement plans to protect and reduce the likelihood of injury or loss of property and service.