Frequently Asked Questions

1. Complete your no-obligation registration from our Home Page or Registration Page . Registration simply involves entering your email address and creating a password. Why do I need to register? Our website and rates are proprietary and meant for our returning customers and potential customers only.
2. Log in to www.agdirecthail.com with your email and password. Once logged in, the menu bar at the top of the screen will connect you to everything you need - My Account, Rates, Apply, File a Claim and more. Create a quote or submit an application with our easy-to-use 'Application Page'. We accept applications from early May to July 31.

Need help? Our Customer Service Team is always available, Toll Free at 1-855-686-5596, including evenings and weekends.

Absolutely. Call our Toll Free number 1-855-686-5596 seven days a week, including evenings. We offer extended customer service hours to make certain our farmers get the help they need, when they need it. You may also send an email to info@agdirecthail.com .

Coverage takes effect at 12:00pm noon on the day following the date of your application submission. As long as you submit your application online via our website by midnight (Central Standard Time), your crops will be covered starting at noon on the following day. You will receive a confirmation email immediately after submitting your application and a PDF copy of your policy on the next business day. AG Direct Hail Insurance policies expire once the crop is harvested, or October 31, whichever date comes first.

No. Coverage with your government provider is NOT required.

We offer four payment options:

• Credit card - Visa or MasterCard (Secured by PayPal, at no additional cost to you)
• Cheque
• Wire Transfer
• Online Banking

Based on feedback from our farmers, we offer the following coverage choices:

• Full Coverage : Losses are payable when the adjusted loss is 5% or over. Losses of 90% are determined to be 100% loss.
• 10% Straight Deductible : The 10% deductible is a flat or straight option; the simplest form of deductible. With this option, any loss in excess of 10% will be paid at that level less the 10% deductible. For example, if the assessed loss is 46%, the actual loss award payable would be 36% (calculated as 46% minus the 10% deductible). The premium owing will be reduced by 30% when choosing this deductible option.
• 25% Straight Deductible : The 25% deductible is a flat or straight option; the simplest form of deductible. With this option, any loss in excess of 25% will be paid at that level less the 25% deductible. For example, if the assessed loss is 67%, the actual loss award payable would be 42% (calculated as 67% minus the 25% deductible). The premium owing will be reduced by 50% when choosing this deductible option.

Our maximum insurance is $500/acre.

If you require additional coverage on speciality crops (sugar beets, potatoes, organics etc.) please give us a call.

Simply apply for a separate policy for the crops in each province.

Topping up coverage levels with AG Direct Hail Insurance is easy.

• Log in and click 'My Account' from the top of the menu bar.
• Scroll down to 'Paid & Submitted Applications' to find your existing policy and click 'Copy Info to Top Up Policy' .
• A new application form will appear and allow you to add the additional coverage on whichever crops you wish.
• You may top up coverage on any insured crop until July 31 as long as liability is available in that township and total coverage does not exceed our $500/acre insurance maximum.
• You cannot top-up coverage on crops that have had previous hail damage

We release our rates in early May. Registered farmers will receive an email notification.

Yes. Your policy includes an endorsement to cover crop loss or damage by fire.

No. Hail insurance policies must be purchased before a hail storm occurs. We encourage customers to apply early to ensure coverage in case of an early season storm.

Any application that has not been submitted can be updated and edited as required. Access an application in progress by clicking 'My Account' from the top menu bar and 'View' your application from the 'Saved Applications' section. Before submitting, review your application closely for accuracy.

If you notice a mistake on a submitted application or an effective policy , we require notice of the error in writing via email or fax ( info@agdirecthail.com or 587-349-3334). Changes to existing policies are subject to approval from our administrative team. If the change alters the policy premium, a refund may be issued or additional premium may be required.

Farmers completing applications lowers the chance for mistakes. AG Direct Hail does have Errors and Omissions insurance (E & O) as required by the Insurance Act.

No. Simply visit your 'My Account' page, scroll down to 'Paid & Submitted Applications' and click 'Copy Info to New Application' located next to your old policy. Your legal land locations will be automatically carried over to a new application. You can make the necessary edits and changes from there.

Whether it is a river lot, church lot, grassland or some other land description, we would be happy to assist you with your AG Direct Hail Insurance application. Contact us at 1-855-686-5596 or email us at info@agdirecthail.com .

Log in to our website with your email and password within three days of the storm. Click 'File a Claim' from the top of the menu bar and follow the steps. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your claim, and a member of our Claims Team will be in touch to arrange an adjustment.

One of the requirements of your hail insurance policy is that you file a claim within three days of any storm that causes hail damage. If you must be away from your farmland during the term of your hail insurance policy, we ask that you appoint someone to represent you and to check on your fields after storm activity in the area.

Yes. We have our own professional adjusting team made up of qualified and experienced individuals from across the Prairies. All hail adjusters must be provincially licensed and regulated by the Hail Insurance Council of Saskatchewan, Alberta Insurance Council and/or the Insurance Council of Manitoba. We believe that we have the best adjusting team in the industry - a quick read of our Testimonials/ page will show you what Prairie farmers think about the quality of our adjusters.

Yes. If your loss from hail reaches or exceeds 85% it triggers our harvest allowance which brings the total award to 100%. (Subject to deductible, if applicable).

We have streamlined every step of our claims process to ensure you receive payment quickly. Once our office receives your finalized claim paperwork, we issue a cheque or direct deposit. For fastest loss award payment, consider opting for direct deposit.

Absolutely. Simply mention this to your AG Direct Hail adjuster or inform our Claims Team.

Yes. We require sufficient evidence of the crop in order to complete an adjustment. Please inform our Claims Coordinator that you are close to harvest and we will provide you with instructions for leaving suitable samples.

It doesn't. Starting in 2020, any loss award for hail damage from AG Direct Hail is no longer considered revenue when calcualting your Agristability claim/payout.

The security question is there to protect you from fraud. You will need to answer the question in order to apply. If you've forgotten the answer, no problem, you can leave the 'Application Page' by clicking 'My Account' from the top of the screen. Revise your security questions on this page and return to the application by finding it under 'Saved Applications'.

If you've forgotten your password - visit www.agdirecthail.com and click the 'Log In' tab from the top left corner of the screen. Under the log in area, you will see a link that says 'Forgot password?' Use this link to send an email allowing you to change your password. To change or update your current password, simply click 'My Account' from the top of the menu bar. You can change your password under 'My Profile'.

Click on 'My Account' from the top of the menu bar. Update your email address under the 'My Profile' section.

It is recommended that each individual uses their own separate AG Direct Hail account. Register online at www.agdirecthail.com at any time. If you are assisting someone who does not have an email account, you may submit an application for him/her under their name (or farm name) while logged into your own AG Direct Hail account. Please note that you will receive all email communication for that individual and you will need to assist them if they need to file a claim.

Your policy information is available to you online, anytime on your 'My Account' page under 'Paid & Submitted Applications'.

Yes. We are exclusively backed by Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty - the second largest insurance company in the world and a gold standard re-insurer. The AG Direct Hail Team includes licensed hail agents in all three Prairie Provinces - we are readily available to answer any questions regarding crop hail insurance.

When you purchase a private line policy from any company other than AG Direct Hail, the broker or agent selling the policy is compensated approximately 12% commission. With AG Direct Hail Insurance, you are purchasing directly from AG Direct Hail Insurance, the private line company. We do not compensate an agent or broker with commission - we pass the savings to you in the form of lower premiums.

The simple answer? If you purchase a policy with AG Direct Hail, the dollars stay local - in fact, so local they stay in YOUR front pocket and not your broker's. You can spend your savings in your community...it's your money!

AG Direct Hail Insurance Ltd is also proud to be a 100% Canadian and Prairie-based business.