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• Preparing North Devon’s children to stay ‘FarmSafe’ 16 May, 2012
  

  A group of school children from North Devon have received lessons in how to stay safe on farms and in the countryside, thanks to an initiative launched by rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual. Youngsters at Clawton Primary School, Holsworthy were treated to two sessions about farm safety, safety around animals and electricity by qualified teacher...More

• Preparing Cornish children to stay ‘FarmSafe’ 14 May, 2012
  

  A group of school children from Cornwall have received lessons in how to stay safe on farms and in the countryside, thanks to an initiative launched by rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual. Youngsters at Grampound with Creed School, near Truro were treated to two sessions about farm safety, safety around animals and electricity by qualified teacher...More

• Warning over spike in summer burglaries 09 May, 2012
  

  Home owners across Devon and Cornwall are being warned to keep their property secure this summer, with a potential rise in domestic burglaries and personal theft claims. Rural insurance specialist Cornish Mutual is joining forces with Devon and Cornwall Police to remind people that they could become a victim of crime, as they leave their windows...More

• Increasing costs trigger cover concerns 08 May, 2012
  

  Significant increases in commodity prices and the rising cost of fuel, stock, feed and machinery has triggered concerns that some farmers in the Westcountry may not be adequately insured. South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual says the issue is 'serious' for the region's agricultural industry and is urging farms to review their insurance...More

• Young farmers learn top tips for safety 26 April, 2012
  

  Devon's young farmers have been learning about the dangers of working on a farm and how they can stay safe, during a series of workshops held at Bicton College recently.  The practical health and safety sessions, which took place on Wednesday (18 April), were supported by rural insurance company Cornish Mutual, as part of its 'FarmSafe'...More

• Mutual companies trusted in South West 18 April, 2012
  

  New consumer research reveals people in the South West are far more likely to trust a financial mutual than any other type of financial services provider. In the Westcountry, financial mutuals received a 'Net Trust Score' of +29% compared to financial plcs which registered -11%, when ranked on a trust scale of 1-10, according to statistics released...More

• Get trained and wear a helmet for ATVs 18 April, 2012
  

  Agricultural workers in the South West should have proper training and wear a helmet before using quad bikes on farms and roads or risk being prosecuted, warns rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual. The insurer, which has Members across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, is highlighting the issue as part of its 'FarmSafe' campaign in a bid to cut...More

• Devon’s young farmers get safety lesson 05 April, 2012
  

  The sessions are being supported by rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual as a part of its 'FarmSafe' initiative. They are being jointly organised by the Devon Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (YFCs), Bicton College and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The event, involving five practical and interactive workshops, will take place on Wednesday...More

• Gross written premiums increase to £17.6m 22 March, 2012

  South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual has seen an increase in its gross written premiums of 7 per cent to £17.6 million during its last financial reporting period, it has been announced today. Ahead of the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) later this month (Thursday 29 March), the insurer says the income and costs during 2010/11 were...More

• Easter hols spark safety warning for children 15 March, 2012

  Children in the Westcountry are being reminded about the potential dangers of farm animals and playing in the countryside ahead of the Easter school holidays. As part of its 'FarmSafe for Schools' project, rural insurer Cornish Mutual has produced a new set of guidelines* for youngsters to avoid the risk of death or physical injury whilst spending...More

• Cornish Mutual is proud to sponsor Cornwall Food & Drink Festival 05 March, 2012
  

  Cornish Mutual is pleased to announce that it will be the title sponsor of Cornwall Food and Drink's annual celebration of Cornish food and drink on Lemon Quay, Truro this September.  The event, which runs from 28-30 September 2012 is now firmly established as one of the nation's favourite food festivals, attracting in...More

• Temporary workers’ message for farmers 24 February, 2012

  With daffodils out and pickers working hard in fields, farmers and landowners in the Westcountry are being reminded that they have a legal responsibility for the health and safety of any temporary or seasonal workers they employ. Rural insurer Cornish Mutual and South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP want to raise awareness so that agricultural...More