Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation
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Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) is a government-controlled corporation established to insure the debt obligations of the Farm Credit System (FCS), providing a safety net for investors in FCS securities and ensuring credit availability to America's agricultural sector.
Mission
The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation's mission is to insure the timely payment of principal and interest on debt securities issued by Farm Credit System banks. This insurance helps to maintain investor confidence and supports the FCS in providing a dependable source of credit to farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural borrowers.
Parent organization
FCSIC does not have a parent organization; it operates independently but is closely associated with the Farm Credit System, managed by the Farm Credit Administration.
Legislation
The FCSIC was established by the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987.
Partners
Number of employees
FCSIC has around 10 employees.
Organization structure
- Board of Directors consists of members who also serve on the Farm Credit Administration Board, ensuring policy alignment between insurance and regulatory oversight.
- Risk Management Division is responsible for assessing and managing risks associated with the insurance of FCS debt.
List of programs
- Insurance of FCS debt securities
- Management of the Farm Credit Insurance Fund
Last total enacted budget
FCSIC does not have a traditional budget as it is funded through premiums collected from Farm Credit System banks.
Leader
The leader of FCSIC holds the title of Chairman of the Board.
Services provided
FCSIC insures the timely payment of principal and interest on debt securities issued by FCS banks, thereby protecting investors and ensuring that credit remains available for agricultural borrowers. The corporation also manages the Farm Credit Insurance Fund, which is used to fulfill these obligations if a bank cannot.
Regulations overseen
FCSIC does not oversee regulations but operates under the oversight of the Farm Credit Administration, which sets regulations for the Farm Credit System.
Headquarters address
1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102, USA
Website
Wikipedia article
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