NFU Mutual u-turns on farmers' underinsurance

NFU Mutual has agreed to pay a substantial claim from a County Antrim dairy farmer for storm damage, despite previously stating they would only pay part of the claim.

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NFU Mutual u-turns on farmers' underinsurance

Gary McConnell, who farms outside Glenarm in Co Antrim, had put in an insurance claim of £55,000 for buildings damaged by Storm Eowyn on January 24. However, Mr McConnell was informed that he would...

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