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Resilience of farmers a focus on Australia Day
Recognising the resilience of farmers is a focus on Australia Day for specialist farm insurer Achmea. While Australian farmers are known for their resilience, it is something that has been put to the test of late, from dire farming conditions to the unprecedented bushfires and damaging hail storms experienced in recent months. Farmers have endured […]
Manage on-farm risks during unprecedented fire conditions
Manage on-farm risks during unprecedented fire conditions with Achmea’s Bushfire Risk Mitigation Series by Risk Specialist Mark Vayro. Passionate about minimising risks, Mark is a volunteer firefighter in Queensland and shares his risk mitigation strategies to help you protect yourself and your farm. This is one of the most dangerous bushfire seasons we have ever […]
We stand shoulder-to-shoulder to help protect the livelihoods of our clients
It has been an extremely tough week for our agricultural communities in NSW and Queensland and we stand shoulder-to-shoulder to help protect the livelihoods of our clients. We thank the NSW Rural Fire Service and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services for their brave work during these catastrophic bushfire conditions. These are unprecedented fire conditions […]
Achmea joins Prime Minister of the Netherlands during visit to Australia
Achmea, Australia’s specialist farm insurer, was honoured to join Mr Mark Rutte AC, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, his delegation and representatives from other Dutch companies in Australia at a recent breakfast meeting at the Sydney Opera House. It was a privilege to speak with Prime Minister Rutte about the significant economic footprint of Dutch […]
Bushfire risk mitigation strategies
Several major bushfires are affecting large parts of northern NSW and south-west Queensland at the moment. As Australia’s specialist farm insurer, Achmea encourages farmers to stay informed and tune into warnings issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) and Queensland Fire and Emergency Service. With an ‘above normal’ fire potential, bushfires can quickly […]
Achmea Bushfire Risk Mitigation Series - Part 1
Protecting livelihoods through proactive risk mitigation is at the heart of Achmea’s approach to farm insurance. As Australia’s specialist farm insurer, we have today launched the Achmea Bushfire Risk Mitigation Series to help you prepare your farm for the challenging bushfire season. Over the next few weeks, Achmea Risk Specialist Mark Vayro will share his […]
Supporting bull sales with our 8% stud stock insurance
Achmea farm insurance is proudly supporting bull sales with our 8% stud stock insurance. Local Achmea Risk Specialist Allan Cowan is attending the sales in the New England area and was delighted to support the Lotus Herefords bull sales with our stud stock insurance cover this week. Allan is offering buyers Achmea’s market-leading 8% rate […]
Winter cold fronts in WA - are you aware of your risks?
By WA Risk Specialist Steve Field. The first week in June saw our first proper cold fronts hitting Western Australia. While for the great majority it brought some needed rainfall to start the season it was also a sharp reminder of what comes with the rain. Strong winds were experienced across the state with each […]
Green relief a grey area for road users
The Long Paddock has been a lifeline for graziers but does leave drivers exposed to risk. As reported by the Queensland Times today, Queensland motorists should take care on rural roads as the drought continues to impact graziers. While flooding rains have caused catastrophe in the north west of the state earlier this year, almost […]
ANZAC Day: Lest we forget
Achmea was established in 1811 by farmers for farmers. Many of our people still have their origins from the land, including our CEO Emma Thomas. Emma’s passion for farming started on her grandparents’ merino sheep farm in the high country in Central Otago, New Zealand. During the second World War in 1942, Emma’s grandmother, along […]
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.
Achmea presenting at Parmalat Tech Days
Passionate about supporting the dairy industry through adequate insurance, our Risk Specialists are proud to present at Parmalat’s Tech Days.
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".
Underinsurance: a major risk to WA farmers
Editorial by Steve Field, one of our Risk Specialists in Western Australia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eyre Peninsula farmers urged to review their risks with the onset of harvest and the fire season
Under-insurance: a significant risk ahead of the fire season Our Risk Specialist for Eyre Peninsula (EP) Brett Klau encourages farmers to develop a bushfire survival plan and look at which items on their farm pose significant risks. Undertaking appropriate risk mitigation now can help reduce unexpected repair bills. When asking farmers across the EP how […]
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 appoints new Chief Executive Officer
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.