FARM INSURANCE CORPORATION.


LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 12 of December 12,1966, as amended, known as the Insurance Law of Agricultural Services of Puerto Rico, created the Farm Insurance Corporation. Reorganization Plan Num. 4 of July 26, 2010, as amended, the Farm Insurance Corporation is ascribed to the Department of Agriculture.


MISSION

Protect farmer's investment by providing agricultural insurance and other incentives.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration and Finance
  • Inspection and Adjustment
  • Office of the Executive Director
  • Programs and Agricultural Security
  • Technology and Information



PROGRAM

Agricultural Insurance Against Loss of Crops

Program Description

Provides farm insurance against loss or damage caused by natural dangers to: plantations, harvests, poultry buildings and farmers. This insurance provides farmers the financial resources needed to take care of their families, rehabilitate and operate their farms, keep contracted workers, minimize the effects of disasters and protect investors at a reasonable cost.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Agricultural insurance applications received 6,417 6,467 6,417
Applications rejected for not meeting requirements 36 46 46
Cases denied 390 410 410
Claims paid (dollars) 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
Inspections to farms 6,585 6,615 6,615
Insurance policies issued (per crop) 6,177 6,458 6,458
Insured farmers 3,425 3,515 3,515

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.


Customers

Farmers


FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $4,526,000 in Revenues from Internal Resources, wich are generated from the sale of farm insurance premiums.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $316,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. The agency expects to insure more farmers, thus the increase in Revenues from Internal Sources.

This insurance protects farmers investments, the credit institutions that finance the different farming industries and government investments through incentives provided by the Department of Agriculture and its agencies.

These resources will allow the Corporation to comply with the faculties and duties established by its Organic Law and continue to promote and educate farmers on the benefits of issuing insurance to protect their investments.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Agricultural Insurance Against Loss of Crops 3,225 4,210 4,210 4,526
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 3,225 4,210 4,210 4,526
Total, Program 3,225 4,210 4,210 4,526
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Revenues from Internal Sources 3,225 4,210 4,210 4,526
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 3,225 4,210 4,210 4,526
Total, Funding Sources 3,225 4,210 4,210 4,526
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 2,263 2,139 2,253 2,390
Rent and Utilities 27 25 25 38
Purchased Services 346 283 268 424
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 5 5 5 15
Transportation Expenses 10 10 10 10
Professional Services 386 640 508 508
Other Expenses 84 1,008 1,006 1,006
Equipment Purchases 32 10 20 20
Office Supplies and other Materials 68 60 95 95
Advertising and Media Expenses 4 30 20 20
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 3,225 4,210 4,210 4,526
Total, Expense Category 3,225 4,210 4,210 4,526