About Us
Our History
About Kiger Insurance
Kiger is a full-service insurance agency specializing in the insurance needs of the horse industry. Our president, Syl Kiger, devoted over 35 years to the industry and has placed insurance for clients across all ranges of the market. No account is too large or too small for his attention.
When purchasing insurance on your bloodstock, it is important to trust your agent. We’ve been around a long time, and at Kiger Insurance, we understand the importance of evaluating all financial aspects of your insurance purchase. We will work with you to tailor your insurance to your individual requirements. In addition, we constantly search the foreign and domestic markets for the best and most cost-effective insurance options for our clients.
Our Staff
In addition, we have a professional staff of agents with many years of service in the horse industry.
Our Goal
Maintaining proper coverage on your horse investment requires expertise and familiarity with all aspects of the business. Kiger Insurance has that expertise, and we’d like to put it to work for you.
Remembering Sylvester Kiger
Sylvester Kiger (1934–2020) was a Lexington native with a love of all things literary and horse racing. His dual love of literature and racing was nurtured in the Lexington Public Library by Miss Virginia Hayes. Miss Hayes was the daughter of Thomas P. Hayes, owner of Donerail — the longest shot to ever win the Derby.
After serving in the U.S. Army, he was introduced to the equine insurance industry, where he represented Lloyd’s of London and insured many famous horses, including Triple Crown winners Affirmed and Seattle Slew. He founded Kiger Insurance in Lexington, KY, which his family still carries on today.
Syl received many honors. He was particularly proud to have been inducted into the Henry Clay Hall of Fame. He never forgot his roots in Davis Bottom, Lexington, KY, or the neighbors and friends who lived there.
The heart of our team includes our beloved animals:
Cisco
is always on patrol while keeping the office lively
Bobo
gladly welcomes every one with his wagging tail
Evie & Finn
expert supervisors with a blend of curiosity and attitude
Coco Puff
believes every office break is an opportunity to chase her favorite tennis ball
Snickers
keeps a watchful eye on the team (and the snack drawer)
Reese
loves to play and boost office morale
Cassius
provides the final stamp of approval on all new policies
Ocho
has since passed and watches us with his buddy, Sylvester
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