This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of scientific production in the field of agricultural insurance over the period 1996–2025. Using data retrieved from the Web of Science database and analytical tools from the bibliometrix package (version 4.5.0), a total of 2,287 documents were examined to identify key trends and the intellectual structure of the field. The results indicate a strong growth in scientific output, with an average annual growth rate of 12.25%, primarily driven by an increasing multidisciplinary focus on innovative index-based insurance models and intensive research on the impact of climate change on agricultural risks. Within this upward trend—particularly accelerated after 2010—a growing network of international collaboration is evident, dominated by authors from the United States and China. The findings suggest that future research opportunities lie in the development of hybrid models that combine indemnity-based insurance with modern technologies, alongside the introduction of loss verification mechanisms based on actual damage. Such approaches aim to reduce basis risk and enhance farmers’ trust in agricultural insurance systems.

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