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Sheep Insurance NZ
Cover for NZ sheep flocks including stud rams, breeding ewes, and commercial mobs.
Mortality CoverNatural Disaster CoverTransit InsuranceLivestock Theft Cover
Insuring Your Sheep
New Zealand has approximately 5 million sheep, making sheep farming one of the country's most important agricultural industries. Sheep insurance covers mortality, disease, natural disaster, and theft for commercial flocks and high-value stud animals. FMG offers specific post-shearing exposure cover unique to NZ conditions — an important protection for merino and fine wool producers.
Key Facts & Statistics
NZ has approximately 5 million sheep
Post-shearing exposure is a significant risk
Stud rams can be worth $5,000–$50,000+
Cyclone Gabrielle killed ~25,000 sheep in 2023
Sheep theft is the most common livestock theft in NZ
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From $80/year for blanket
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From $200/year additional premium
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From $50/year as a
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Learn more →Livestock Theft Cover
From $80/year for blanket
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