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We’re proud to work with communities across Australia and support clients all over the world.
Seven strategies to help prevent haystack fires
At Achmea, we’re all about reducing risks to keep farmers farming. Achmea was established more than 200 years ago when 39 farmers put money into a glass jar, to be compensated in case one of them had a haystack fire. Together, these farmers worked hard to minimise their risks and their commitment to risk reduction […]
“Enormous potential for the glasshouse industry in Australia”
Achmea has an international team of dedicated insurance specialists who travel to Australia from the Netherlands on a regular basis. This morning CEO Emma Thomas was thrilled to welcome Peter Broekman, Operational Director of Hagelunie, to Achmea in Australia. As the leading specialist glasshouse insurer, Hagelunie is part of the Achmea Group which insures 85% of the Dutch […]
Gerard Bennett with Crookwell farmer Garry Kadwell
Our Risk Specialist Gerard Bennett is on farm today with fourth-generation potato and sheep farmer Garry Kadwell at his Grabben Gullen farm near Crookwell. Mr Kadwell’s family have been farming since 1901 and made the switch to Achmea several years ago. They produce around 2000 tonne of seed potato and run up to 1800 head […]
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.”
Preferred Stud Insurer at 53rd Achmea Murray Grey National Show & Sale
Achmea, Australia's specialist farm insurer, is delighted to support and sponsor the 53rd Achmea Murray Grey National Show & Sale and Murray Grey Youth Stock Show.
Celebrating Harmony Day, Celebrating Australia's Farmers
Today we celebrated Harmony Day by recognising, embracing and celebrating our diversity.
Women on the Land: Leadership, Resilience and Equality
In celebration of #InternationalWomensDay today, Achmea recognises the resilience and strength of women on the land. "Diamonds are formed under pressure", says Achmea CEO Emma Thompson. "...We are seeing female leadership emerging".
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.
Brad Cavanagh chosen as one of 12 for Leadership program
Brad Cavanagh from Harden has been selected to participate in the inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program, a leadership program designed by Angus Youth and partner Achmea, Australia’s specialist farm insurer.
Farmer chosen for leadership program
POUND Creek beef farmer James Campkin-Smith has been selected to participate in the inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program.
Samuel Hunter joins the inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program
Yass livestock agent Samuel Hunter is one of 12 people selected to join the inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program, run by Angus Australia.
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.
NSW Country Hour interview with Ian Simpson, Achmea’s Risk Specialist in Dubbo
Speaking with ABC NSW Country Hour, Ian Simpson explains how farmers can assess whether they have adequate farm insurance or not. He stresses that farmers should have their properties assessed if they're in doubt. He notes that disasters are inevitable, and that farmers should be prepared for the worst.
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.
Young leaders wanted for GenAngus program
Angus Youth and Achmea Australia will partner to give twelve Angus Australia members the opportunity to participate in the Inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program in Sydney, on February 20-22, 2019.
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.
Finalist Direct General Insurance Company of the Year
Achmea Australia is proud to have been nominated as a finalist in the category of Direct General Insurance Company of the Year at the 2018 Australian Insurance Industry Awards.
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.
From humble beginnings in the Netherlands to specialist rural insurer in Australia
Achmea horticulture specialist Louis Vrieze spoke about Achmea Australia’s heritage in the Netherlands, establishment in Australia less than five years ago and its continuing commitment to keep farmers farming in a recent article published in the Autumn 2018 edition of Soilless Australia.
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.
Achmea Australia and Angus Australia launch GenAngus Future Leaders Program
ANGUS Australia, with specialist rural insurance company Achmea, has announced a new program designed to support the future leaders of Australia’s beef and agricultural industries.
