The Station
We’re proud to work with communities across Australia and support clients all over the world.
Interview with Risk Specialist and firefighter Mark Vayro
Interview with Achmea Risk Specialist and firefighter Mark Vayro (Part 1) We sat down with Risk Specialist and firefighter Mark Vayro to hear first-hand about his experience on the ground as a volunteer firefighter. Passionate about keeping farmers farming in the Toowoomba, Lockyer and Southern Downs regions in Queensland, Mark was among the thousands of […]Millah Murrah Paratrooper is "the perfect package"
Millah Murrah Paratrooper is the “perfect package” according to the proud owners of Australia’s most expensive Angus bull, the Cowan family. The Cowan family have partnered with Achmea farm insurance and have grand plans for the future. Ms Cowan said the first priority after their record purchase was to insure Paratrooper, using specialist insurer Achmea, also […]
Achmea's Claims Team working tirelessly to support our bushfire impacted clients
Our experienced Claims Team has been working tirelessly to assist clients who have been impacted by the catastrophic bushfires. Communities are facing a recovery effort on a scale never seen before, and as Australia’s specialist farm insurer Achmea is part this rebuild. Our experienced Claims Team is committed to the continuity of your business. Our […]
Achmea board member Robert Otto in Australia
Emma Thomas, Chief Executive Officer at specialist farm insurer Achmea, was delighted to welcome Robert Otto, member of Achmea’s Executive Board to Australia. With 14 thousand employees, the Achmea Group supports the lives of 13 million clients worldwide. Achmea is active in six countries including Australia, with Mr Otto responsible for Achmea’s international portfolio. Mr […]
Reducing your risks during harvest
Backed by more than 200 years of experience, Achmea farm insurance is committed to reducing on-farm risks. We believe reducing risks can keep unexpected repair bills and premiums down. 2019 has been another difficult year across major broadacre cropping areas of Australia. But for those that do have crop to harvest and with harvest underway in […]
International Day for Disaster Reduction
Today is International Day for Disaster Reduction, an important United Nations initiative. Committed to protecting and enhancing agricultural communities, Achmea farm insurance actively supports greater risk awareness and disaster reduction.Reflecting on the recent deadly bushfires in northern NSW which have devastated local communities, Achmea Risk Specialist Allan Cowan said impacted farmers shared three common themes. […]
Achmea Bushfire Risk Mitigation Series – Part 2
The bushfire season has started early and it’s predicted to be much worse than normal. Authorities say this is the worst start to the Queensland bushfire season in recorded history and the summer outlook suggests that conditions are unlikely to improve. Additionally, with dry ground, the threat of instant grass fires from lightning strikes poses […]
Achmea launches livestock theft awareness campaign
As reported by the Stock & Land this week, there has been a sharp increase in livestock theft and rural crime. The latest farm related crime figures [June 2019] by the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency indicate that in the last five years, there has been a 63 per cent increase in the number of reported […]
Achmea a major sponsor of this year's Sheep and Wool Show and Sale
As one of the major sponsors this year of the Sheep and Wool Show and Sale, Achmea is thrilled to be in Bendigo this weekend. Thousands of farmers, traders and members of the public will come from all over the country for the largest event of its type in the world. Hear all about Achmea’s […]
Stay alert for sugar cane trains
The 2019 Queensland sugarcane crush has commenced and our Senior Risk Specialist Alison Treston is encouraging farmers and the general public to be extra vigilant to avoid collisions with cane trains. “As farmers, we drive around six months of the year without the cane trains so extra awareness is needed,“ Alison said. “It’s a legal […]
Partnering with farmers to combat the big dry
“The drought is unprecedented, it’s the worst I have seen in all my years on the land,” she says. “The wait for rain continues and we sit down with each and every farmer to talk about what matters most to their livelihoods.”
Celebrating Harmony Day, Celebrating Australia's Farmers
Today we celebrated Harmony Day by recognising, embracing and celebrating our diversity.
Achmea presenting at Lactalis Tech Days
Passionate about supporting the dairy industry through adequate insurance, our Risk Specialists are proud to present at Parmalat’s Tech Days.
Eliza Borchardt chosen for GenAngus future leaders program
For Eliza Borchardt, being picked to attend the inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program is an opportunity that will keep giving for the next year.
Underinsurance: a major risk to WA farmers
Editorial by Steve Field, one of our Risk Specialists in Western Australia
Farmer chosen for leadership program
POUND Creek beef farmer James Campkin-Smith has been selected to participate in the inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program.
The future of beef, Kristen Fredricksen heads to GenAngus Future Leaders Program
Cowra veterinarian Kristen Fredricksen has been selected alongside 11 other young beef industry representatives to take part in the inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program.
Merino rams sold in Canberra
Stephen Burns, Stock & LandA top price of $5000 was achieved twice during the 72nd annual Great Southern Supreme Merino ram sale, with 35 of the 56 rams on offer being sold.
How to keep costs down while protecting your cotton business
Keeping an eye on cost, and checking key expenses from time to time, including farm insurance when an opportunity arises, is "a critical part of running a farming business," according to Wee Waa cotton grower and 2017 Nuffield Scholar Daniel Kahl. Daniel said for insurance to be cost-effective it's important your policy is flexible, remains relevant and provides the right level of cover for the things that you don't have an appetite for covering yourself.
Angus Australia and Achmea: a multi-year partnership
From humble beginnings in the Netherlands more than 200 years ago to Australia’s specialist rural insurer: Risk Specialist Allan Cowan describes Achmea’s multi-year partnership with Angus Australia and how its unique insurance offering and growing regional footprint is keeping farmers farming. By Allan Cowan, Risk Specialist with Achmea for farmers across the New England, North […]
2018 Achmea Employee of the Year
Congratulations to our National HR and Client Services Manager Elyse Haines who received Achmea’s Employee of the Year Award 2018 at Achmea’s annual conference.
Running Dry – interview with Insurance News
Achmea CEO Emma Thomas and Dubbo Risk Specialist John Malone spoke with journalist Bernice Han from Insurance News magazine to talk about the devastating drought and Achmea’s direct partnership with farmers.
2018 National Achmea Australia Conference
The theme of Achmea Australia’s 2018 National Conference was Spring Harvest and we reaffirmed our commitment to keeping farmers farming – both in good times, and during adversity and change.
2018 Nuffield Conference Gold Partnership
Achmea Australia was extremely proud to be a Gold Partner of the 2018 Nuffield Australia National Conference, supporting Australia’s next generation of industry leaders.
Backing women in agriculture
Nearly 100 women from the New England region showed us there’s a real appetite to achieve greater equality for women in Australian agriculture at a recent Leadership on the Land symposium hosted by Achmea Australia.
Achmea Australia supports the Marra Ewe Tour
Achmea Australia’s Dubbo based Risk Specialist, Ian Simpson, spoke about farm liability and risk management at this year’s Marra Ewe Tour.
Achmea Australia assists bushfire impacted customers
In response to the bushfires in New South Wales and Victoria this weekend, Achmea Australia CEO Emma Thomas has set up an immediate response team in line with Achmea’s catastrophe protocols.
NSW Fire and Emergency Services Levy
The NSW Government has advised that the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL), which was due to be removed from all NSW insurance policies on 30 June 2017, is to remain being collected via insurance policies.
Achmea Australia appoints Emma Thomas as CEO
Achmea Australia is excited to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Emma Thomas. This announcement comes after the news that current CEO Timo van Voorden is returning to the Netherlands.