FBD has introduced a €200,000 fund in order to help farmers diagnosed with COVID-19.

Upon diagnosis and if a farmer is unable to work, a Farm Relief Service (FRS) voucher of €500 will be provided to assist in keeping farms operational during this busy period.

FBD Insurance has launched this initiative, with support from the FRS and the IFA.

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While branches are closed for drop-in visits, FBD farm customers who have contracted COVID-19 and as a result cannot continue with their daily work, should contact their local FBD Insurance branch by phone or email farmersupport@fbd.ie.

Terms and conditions of the fund

  • The farmer must be medically certified to have contracted COVID-19 and unable to work.
  • The farmer must be a current FBD farm policy holder.
  • Validation of the test result (email or photo of result) must be provided. FBD Insurance reserve the right to request additional information to validate voucher payment.
  • The farmer must obtain the services of FRS to complete farm duties for minimum duration of one week.
  • FBD will remit the payment of the voucher amount directly to FRS. The farmer will pay any balance to FRS directly.
  • Only one voucher is available per farm business.
  • Application must be approved by FBD insurance in advance of service.
  • Fund amount of €200,000 will not be exceeded.

    • Challenging time

    John Cahalan, chief commercial officer of FBD said FBD Insurance is proud to support its farm customers during this challenging time.

    “FBD is committed to supporting our customers through this event. While our branches are closed for walk in customers, we remain open for business providing excellent customer service and customer support, despite the challenging environment," Cahalan said.

    “We urge customers to continue to phone their local branch or visit our website with any queries they may have."

    Working together

    Peter Byrne, CEO of FRS Network said FRS welcomes the initiative by FBD and that FRS will work closely with FBD to ensure farmers receive every help and support in this most difficult time.

    “FBD and FRS have a long tradition of working together in the best interests of farmers and this is a very practical response for any farmer unable to work due to being diagnosed with the virus.”

    IFA president Tim Cullinan urged farmers who are impacted by COVID-19 to avail of this fund by calling their local office.

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