We are Farmer First

We exist for the people who rise before the sun and work long after it sets. Farmers don’t have time for fine print or patience for broken systems. They deserve clarity, not confusion.

That’s why we’ve built the future of crop insurance.

Using innovative technology, high-resolution imagery, and historical data, we strip away the guesswork to deliver policies tailored to each farmer and every acre.

With us, you only pay for producing planted acres and experience a friction-free claims process designed for fields, not boardrooms.

Our digital platform gives you full visibility of your farm data and crop performance, while our local crop insurance agents stand beside you as risk partners. Together, we combine human trust with AI precision, ensuring your livelihood is protected season after season.

We are the future of crop insurance. We are the difference.

Meet the Team

At Insure.ag, our people are more than insurance agents; they’re part of the farming community. Many of us grew up in orchards and fields, working alongside the families we now serve. We bring decades of crop insurance expertise, but also something deeper: permission earned through lived experience.

We know farming because it’s our community, and that’s why we’re Farmer First.

  • Andrew Burdock is the CEO of Insure.ag, bringing over a decade of leadership experience at the intersection of agriculture, insurance, and technology. Before Insure.ag, he co-founded Aerobotics, a global agtech venture using aerial imagery and AI to optimize and secure perennial crop yields. Over nine years, he helped expand the business into 18 markets and led the rollout of its U.S. operations, which became the company’s primary revenue driver. He also conceived and launched Aerobotics Crop Insurance Solutions (ACIS), a division that quickly grew into the group’s fastest-growing business line. Andrew holds an MBA and is a Chartered Management Accountant, with a background spanning finance, management, and strategy roles across both startups and corporates.

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A profile photograph of Kari Madden, Head of Operations at insure.ag
  • Kari brings nearly a decade of experience in business and sales operations for agricultural and technology-driven companies. She specializes in building systems that streamline workflows, strengthen collaboration, and drive growth with clarity and accountability. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Kari managed a small family orchard with her dad, an experience that shaped her deep respect for growers and their work. Today, she applies that same grounded perspective to helping modern ag businesses operate with efficiency, integrity, and purpose.

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Josh Benson, Head of Agent Relations and Innovation
  • With over two decades in crop insurance, Josh Benson combines trusted advisory experience with a track record of building innovative tools that simplify coverage and policy management for farmers. His approach blends white-glove service with forward-thinking technology, always rooted in faith, integrity, and servant leadership. Based in Prosser, WA, Josh and his wife, Sabrina, have raised four children and remain deeply involved in their local community.

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Jimmy Smith, Founding Agent
  • Jimmy Smith brings over a decade of experience in the specialty crop industry, working with growers of every scale, from farming families to large grower/packer/shippers and institutional investors. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Agribusiness Finance and Economics, he blends agricultural know-how with economic insight to help farmers navigate diverse risk profiles with confidence. Based in Visalia, CA with his wife and two sons, Jimmy stays closely connected to the farming communities he serves.

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Lupe Villaseñor, Crop Insurance Agent
  • Raised in Chelan, WA, one of the world’s leading apple-growing regions, Lupe Villaseñor learned farming from the ground up, from orchard work to driving tractors. She went on to earn a B.A. in Economics from Washington State University, double-majoring in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural & Food Business Economics, and built hands-on experience at Chelan Fruit and Chelan Fresh across packing, marketing, and export logistics. For the past eight years, Lupe has served farmers as a crop insurance agent, bringing a 360° perspective that spans orchard rows to store shelves. She also gives back through her board service with the Washington Apple Education Foundation, supporting educational opportunities for students in farming communities.

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Marina Marin, Crop Insurance Agent at insure.ag
  • With over a decade in crop insurance, Marina Marin combines financial expertise and hands-on experience to help farmers manage risk with confidence. A Washington State University grad, she’s worked with growers of all sizes, from first-generation farmers to large operations, always keeping their needs at the center. Rooted in agriculture since childhood, Marina now brings that same dedication to Insure.ag while raising two energetic boys with her husband.

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Cindy Marcum, Crop Insurance Specialist
  • Cindy Marcum is an insurance analyst with over a decade of experience. Based in East Wenatchee, Washington, she brings a deep commitment to her community and a passion for building lasting relationships. At Insure.ag, Cindy is known for going above and beyond to ensure her clients feel informed, supported, and confident in their coverage.

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Careers

We’re always looking for passionate people who share our Farmer First values. If you’re ready to make a difference in crop insurance, send us your resume, we’d love to hear from you.

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