What would you guess is the most common commercial agribusiness insurance claim? Nationwide, a leading U.S. farm insurer, reports that over the last three years the top 10 types of agribusiness claims have accounted for more than 50,000 claims received. And the leader: Motor vehicle accidents. Rounding out the top 10 (in 2017):

"By sharing our top claims data, we hope to help agribusiness owners recognize areas of their operation that may need increased safety precautions," said Carol Alvarez, vice president of claims for Nationwide. "These national trends can help business owners pinpoint areas where they can take extra measure to keep their employees, products and equipment safe."

Motor vehicle accidents

Over the past three years, motor vehicles accidents have accounted for more than 20,000 total commercial agribusiness claims. Nationwide's data for these accidents show the following trends in frequency and severity:

Most Frequent Accidents:

Accidents Causing Most Significant Damage

Nationwide recommends the following risk management tips to help agribusiness professionals reduce motor vehicle accidents and keep their employees safe:

Source: Nationwide