Keeping farming and farming safety a priority for generations to come

Keeping farming and farming safety a priority for generations to come

Planning for the future, near or far, is always a priority for farmers. Monitoring weather, soil quality, equipment service needs and livestock health are only a few things agriculture professionals must prepare for. During this year's National Farm Safety and Health Week, American Family Insurance is raising awareness of long-term planning for farmers through life insurance.

Life insurance can be especially important for farmers and their families as farms and ranches are more than a business, but a life's work - and may be passed down from generation to generation.

"Life insurance is an important risk-management tool, similar to other insurances like crop, vehicle or equipment," said Todd Fancher, American Family Life Insurance Company president. "If families are looking to keep a property and business in the family, life insurance can be an important part of that planning. A life insurance death benefit payout could also be used toward expenses like livestock and crops to new facilities, equipment and payroll."

National Farm and Safety Week is a great time to review your life insurance policy, especially on September 24, when the focus is "Generations of Farming." Some things to keep in mind when looking for life insurance is tailoring the policy for amount of debt owed, annual income and income replacement needs and legacy planning.

To learn more about life insurance with American Family Life Insurance Company, head to amfam.comor reach out to an agency owner today.

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Life insurance underwritten by American Family Life Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783. American Family Life Insurance Company has an AM Best financial strength rating of 'A' (Excellent), the third highest of their 13 ratings; and an 'a+' (Excellent) long-term issuer credit rating, the fifth highest of their 21 ratings.

Neither American Family Life Insurance Company nor its agents are authorized to give legal or estate planning advice, and this information should not be construed as such advice. Customers should consult an attorney or estate planner for answers to legal and estate planning questions.

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About American Family Insurance
American Family Insurance, a mutual holding company based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships. American Family Insurance Group is the nation's 12th-largest property/casualty insurance group, ranking No. 202 on the Fortune 500 list. The Group has a current 'a+' credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a "Standing the Test of Time" company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of 'A' or better for 75 years. The group sells American Family-brand products, primarily through exclusive agency owners in 19 states. The American Family Insurance Group also includes CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance, Homesite and Main Street America Insurance and has approximately 11,000 employees nationwide.