Keep Ag Clients Covered as Drones Take Flight on the Farm
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 2pm ET | 11am PT
Cost: Complimentary
Produced and Sponsored by: Nationwide
Drones have quickly become an essential piece of new technology on the farm, from scouting and mapping, to spraying and livestock monitoring. As this technology becomes indispensable for modern agriculture, your clients are increasingly adopting it to enhance efficiency and yields. However, this rapid adoption presents a critical new risk: a significant gap in insurance coverage.
Many farm owners may incorrectly assume their existing policy automatically covers this new, expensive equipment. As their trusted agent, you are on the front lines, fielding questions and navigating a complex new area of risk management. Are you prepared to provide the answers they need to keep their operations fully protected?
Join us for an essential webcast as we unpack the rapid rise in agricultural drone use and pinpoint exactly where traditional farm coverage falls short. Through real-world scenarios, they will demonstrate how a comprehensive drone coverage suite can close these critical gaps and help you confidently advise your clients.
In this webcast, you will learn:
- How agricultural drone adoption is growing and what it means for your clients.
- The specific coverage gaps that standard farm policies leave open for drone-related incidents.
- How property, liability, and chemical-application coverage work through practical, agent-focused scenarios.
- How to initiate a proactive and productive conversation with clients about their drone coverage needs.
- Where to find more information on comprehensive drone coverage options to better serve your clients.
- How comprehensive drone coverage can help address property, liability and chemical application exposures that standard farm policies may not cover.
Nick McCleish | Associate Vice President, Farm Sales | Nationwide
Nick McCleish has been with Nationwide for over 16 years working in many different capacities and geographies. Nick has spent time in territories across the Midwest, Southern US and East Coast working Personal Lines, Commercial Lines and Agribusiness. His experience in working with agents of all shapes and sizes across these territories has given him a unique and broad perspective about the needs of the Independent Agency. Nick currently serves as the Associate Vice President of sales for Nationwide Agribusiness. He and his team are passionate about the success of the agents they partner with and work tirelessly to bring all of Nationwide resources to their service.
Justin Owens | Associate Vice President, Farm Underwriting | Nationwide
Justin Owens is the Associate Vice President of Underwriting for Nationwide Agribusiness. He is accountable for the growth and profitability of approximately $1 billion of Farm Property and Casualty business countrywide. With over 16 years of industry experience, Justin has continued to serve in underwriting and leadership roles of increasing responsibility. Prior to his current position, Justin led the Large Farm Underwriting efforts for Nationwide Agribusiness, implementing profitability initiatives and innovative insurance solutions designed to protect the evolving needs of American farmers and ranchers. He also led teams within Commercial Agribusiness where his primary responsibilities included writing and retaining profitable agricultural business operations.
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