Paraplu Risk Management is a two-part agricultural risk management firm built on experience, strategy, and long-term success. Based in Pella, Iowa, Paraplu serves both farmers seeking dependable crop insurance solutions and crop insurance agencies looking to strengthen and grow their businesses.
Founded and owned by Zane Taylor, Paraplu Risk Management reflects nearly two decades of hands-on experience in the crop insurance industry. Zane brings a well-rounded, practical perspective shaped by years of working directly with producers, navigating industry changes, and understanding what truly drives strong farm income and sustainable agency growth.
On the crop insurance agency side, Paraplu works directly with farmers to design coverage that goes beyond simply selecting policies. The focus is on strategy—aligning risk management decisions with each operation’s financial goals so producers can protect revenue, manage volatility, and build confidence in their farm income year after year.
On the consulting side, Paraplu partners with crop insurance agents and agencies to help them grow intentionally, and stay relevant increasingly complex industry. Paraplu also offers a unique marketing solution for agencies: a personalized quarterly newsletter program that allows agents to stay consistently connected with their farmers. These newsletters deliver timely updates, industry insights, and critical information producers need—branded and tailored to each agency—helping agents strengthen relationships while saving time.
At its core, Paraplu Risk Management is built on clarity, strategy, and partnership—helping farmers protect what they’ve built and helping agents build businesses that last.
zane taylor
I’m Zane Taylor, owner of Paraplu Risk Management, and I live in Pella, Iowa with my wife, Kaitlin, and our four kids—Owen, Lola, Sadie, and Gabbie. Family has always been at the center of everything I do, and it plays a big role in how I think about risk, stability, and long-term planning.
I grew up in Kirksville, Missouri and followed closely in my dad’s footsteps by going straight into the crop insurance business after college. I graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia, where I also had the opportunity to play baseball—an experience that shaped how I approach my work today: disciplined preparation, attention to detail, and showing up consistently when it matters.
I’ve spent nearly 20 years in the crop insurance industry, working directly with farmers through a wide range of market cycles, policy changes, and challenging growing seasons. Over time, I’ve learned that crop insurance isn’t just about picking a policy—it’s about understanding the operation behind it. My focus is on building smart, intentional strategies that align with a farmer’s goals, manage volatility, and help create more dependable income year after year.
In addition to working with producers, I also partner with crop insurance agents and agencies through Paraplu’s consulting services, helping them grow intentionally, stay relevant, and strengthen relationships with their clients.
I started Paraplu Risk Management to offer a more thoughtful, transparent approach to agricultural risk management—one built on experience, trust, and a long-term mindset. My goal is simple: help farmers and agencies make confident decisions and know they have a plan that truly fits.