Silkworm

Highlights
This insurance scheme is applicable to Univoltine, Bivoltine and multivoltine breed of Silkworm of mulberry leaves only

Scope
Policy covers total loss or destruction of the cocoons, following the death of silkworm due to accident or disease during the period of insurance

Exclusions
Diseases contracted prior to or within 5 days from the date of commencement of risk

Loss due to natural mortalities

Loss due to improper management and/or rough handling

Theft or clandestine sale

Extension
Policy may be extended at extra premium, to cover loss of cocoons due to accident during transit from the insurer's farm to the cocoon market