CRI Expands Exclusive Insurance Benefit Options for TSCRA Members
Cattle Raisers Insurance (CRI), in collaboration with Higginbotham, has expanded the range of benefit options available exclusively to members of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). Through Colonial Life, TSCRA members can access dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance products designed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and provide coverage flexibility. These products are available year-round, not confined to traditional open enrollment periods, and can be purchased individually or combined for a customized plan tailored to members' needs. Eligible TSCRA members looking to enroll can contact Fidelity Benefits for quotes and enrollment assistance, ensuring streamlined access to these insurance offerings. Additional customer support is provided through Cattle Raisers Insurance and Higginbotham's Employee Response Center. These enhancements represent CRI and TSCRA's commitment to offering comprehensive benefit solutions to agricultural professionals in Texas and the southwestern U.S. Parallel developments in the agricultural insurance market include the passage and signing of legislation in Ohio creating Farm Bureau Health Plans, aimed at providing tailored, affordable healthcare coverage to farm families in the state. This initiative reflects a broader trend of region-specific insurance products designed to meet the unique needs of agricultural communities. These insurer-backed benefit expansions coincide with ongoing industry efforts to support agricultural producers through targeted insurance solutions amidst evolving market and healthcare landscapes. Insurance providers and agricultural associations are increasingly collaborating to deliver value-added products that address the distinct risks faced by rural and farming populations. The availability of exclusive insurance products through partnerships like CRS and Colonial Life for TSCRA members exemplifies how specialization and targeted underwriting can enhance access to relevant insurance coverage. For agricultural professionals, such offerings contribute to more effective risk management and financial planning within their business and personal lives.