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“WE DISTINGUISH OURSELVES IN THE MARKET THROUGH OUR HISTORY ; OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS PARAMOUNT ”
— Emma Thomas , CEO , Achmea Australia that helping agribusinesses and supporting their communities continues to be at the heart of its strategy . “ We distinguish ourselves in the market through our history ; our social responsibility is paramount ,” she explains . “ We are a direct insurer , which means agribusinesses can partner directly with us , the insurer for their farm insurance , as opposed to purchasing insurance products through a broker or another third party . Through this direct relationship , we offer Australian agribusinesses an insurance product that is built on 200 years ’ expertise , whilst providing local on-farm service . Our purpose is to keep farmers farming ; we exist to protect the continuity of farming businesses and the livelihood of farmers – as we have been since 1811 .”
Achmea Australia has made a long-term investment in its digital transformation , with its digital initiatives translating into increased agility and speed for the entire organisation . As the world confronts the challenges of the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) pandemic , Achmea Australia ’ s digital strategy enabled the company to move quickly
JUNE 2020