Speaking at the Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2025, which focused on topics such as livestock health, milk value addition, and improving market access for dairy products, BK Insurance reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers, especially those engaged in professional livestock farming.
Eric Ntaganira, Head of Agribusiness at BK Insurance, highlighted the importance of insurance in mitigating financial losses caused by disasters or unforeseen events.
'When you have insurance, you farm with confidence,' he said. 'As livestock farming becomes more professional and capital-intensive, it's essential that farmers protect their investments to ensure peace of mind and sustainable growth.'
Ntaganira noted that BK Insurance is actively working to expand access to insurance services for farmers while also raising awareness about how these services operate.
'We take time to explain what is covered and what is not. Whether a farmer owns one cow or many, they are eligible for coverage. This service is tailored for professional livestock farmers, and we've already registered over 20,000 clients,' he added.
BK Insurance provides a variety of insurance products, including vehicle, fire, construction, agriculture, and livestock insurance.
According to a nationwide survey, more than 50% of farmers and livestock keepers who insure with BK Insurance expressed high levels of satisfaction, with 98% reporting positive experiences.
Since the launch of the 'Tekana Urishingiwe Muhinzi Mworozi' (Feel Secure, You are Insured) initiative, BK Insurance has disbursed over Frw2.5 billion in compensation to policyholders in the agriculture and livestock sectors.
IGIHE
