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As temperatures have dropped, specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance is encouraging rural communities to check their chimneys and flues before lighting their next fire.   Achmea Farm Insurance Business Development Manager for Victoria and Tasmania Rebecca Muir said chimney fires can be a common but mostly preventable risk.   “Chimney fires are mainly caused […]

By Alison Treston, Senior Farm Insurance Specialist with Achmea Farm Insurance, Mackay  For decades, women across Australia have stood as the backbone of farming communities, shaping our future with grit, determination, and strength.  As a speaker at a recent agricultural conference dedicated to women, I had the privilege to reflect on the resilience, trust, and collaboration […]

Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance are excited to announce the successful applicants for the 2025 GenAngus Future Leaders Program.   This year’s cohort reflects the next generation of exceptional leaders, each demonstrating outstanding potential and a strong commitment to advancing Australia’s beef industry.  The seventh GenAngus program will take place in Launceston, […]

Keira McDonald from Halls Gap, Victoria, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Achmea Farm Insurance and Angus Foundation Cadetship. This highly regarded opportunity provides a four-week placement with Achmea Farm Insurance, a leading specialist and direct agricultural insurer that supports thousands of farmers across Australia. Keira McDonald is currently pursuing Agribusiness at […]

Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance are pleased to announce the return of the Achmea Farm Insurance & Angus Foundation Cadetship —a unique program designed to assist and encourage the next generation of beef industry leaders. Applications are now open for 2025! The Angus Foundation Industry Cadetship Program has been designed to […]

Angus Australia, in partnership with specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Farm Insurance, is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the highly anticipated 2025 GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus). The 2025 GenAngus program will be held in Launceston, Tasmania, from the 26-30 May 2025.   Honouring Tradition, Building the Future This unique beef leadership program […]

By Phil Kite, Farm Insurance Specialist with Achmea Farm Insurance Specialist based in Ingham, North Queensland  “Cyclone season is an annual challenge for farmers and communities in northern Australia. In 2017, after tropical Cyclone Debbie (classified as a Cat 4), I had to say goodbye to my family, unsure of when I would return. Understanding […]

By Emma Thomas Chief Executive Officer Achmea Farm Insurance   Celebrating and Protecting Farmers on National Agriculture Day “Agriculture is the backbone of our country. Without passionate individuals dedicated to farming, food security and sustainable living, we wouldn’t have access to fresh, safe and nutritious produce every day. That is why today, on National Agriculture […]

This page summarises Achmea Farm Insurance’s entry into the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool, effective 1 October 2024. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact us at [email protected] or call 1800 724 214.   What is the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool? The Federal Government has implemented a reinsurance pool for insurance companies to transfer […]