about us
Background
As a farmer or business owner, you are aware that effective risk management is absolutely imperative. This is where Agruma will make all the difference. Agruma is an underwriting management agency catering for the very specific insurance needs of the agricultural sector, inclusive of rural commercial businesses. The combination of their sound knowledge of the industry together with the expertise and support of Hollard Insurance and the Agri Mega Group, will enable the Agruma team to provide you with insurance that is perfectly tailored for the agricultural market.
With over 40 years of combined experience in agricultural and rural commercial insurance, Agruma’s directors, Hannes du Plessis and Pierre Rossouw are the perfect leaders for a team that will ensure that every specific insurance need of this niche market will be perfectly addressed. They have been working together for over 17 years and in the process formed strong relations with top-notch brokers across South Africa.
vision
To be the leading insurance partner in the Agriculture Industry and Selective Commercial Risks
mission
Striving to be a great leading role player in the industry with our skills, knowledge and thorough understanding of the Agriculture industry and small commercial risks through excellent service
The Market
Agruma will offer their market specific insurance to a selected group of highly commended brokers, who will service farmers and commercial businesses in the platteland.
The Difference
With food security on everybody’s lips, the importance of the South African agricultural sector and the need to protect this vulnerable industry can no longer be in question. With their exceptional high service levels, combined with sector specific underwriting, the Agruma team is sure to play a pivotal role in securing the future of Agriculture.
Their strong relationship with both brokers and clients and their personalised service levels are the key factors that keep Agruma in touch with the unique needs of the agricultural community. Acknowledging the diversity of the sector and of each and every client, the team will assess individual needs and pledges to find a tailor-made solution for every potential client.
Products And Services
The Agruma service offering is extremely flexible and therefore allows for individualized insurance solutions. It can potentially offer coverage for both the farm and rural business venture in a single policy. The full spectrum of rural companies, providing products and services to the complete agricultural value chain, could definitely benefit from insuring with Agruma.
One policy means one debit order, thus making payment and planning so much easier.
In addition to their standard underwriting services, Agruma also offers a number of value-added services and products that will surely benefit their rural clientele. Be sure to get all the relevant information from you broker today.
The Partner
To enable Agruma to offer you these exceptionally high levels of service, you deserve, we partnered with companies that share in our vision, mission and passion for the agricultural sector. The two main partners are:
Agri Mega Group (AMG)
With AMG as a shareholder, Agruma is able to create connections between clients, brokers and policy makers – an essential component in building a sustainable agricultural future. Brokers with this level of access, are sure to gain a competitive edge in the agriculture insurance industry.
AMG is the largest agricultural development facilitator in South Africa. Through their good relationship with the South African government, the group aims to ensure that previously disadvantaged farmers have access to the finance they need to grow their businesses.
The Hollard Insurance (Hollard)
Hollard as a shareholder has a reputation for excellence, both locally and internationally. Partnering with the Group, grants Agruma access to Hollard’s expert actuarial-, reinsurance-, marketing-, claims-, procurement-, finance- and legal services. This means that brokers and clients that form part of Agruma’s portfolio will have the stability and support of one of South Africa’s largest and most trusted insurance companies.