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We’re proud to have Julie Batch as our CEO for NRMA Insurance - a leader whose deep-rooted connection to the insurance industry is both unique and inspiring. In this interview with The Australian Financial Review’s Sally Patten, Julie discusses the recent launch of NRMA Insurance’s new positioning as A Help Company, highlighting not only the core insurance products and services, but the initiatives she's leading to create safer communities and support our customers in meaningful ways. https://lnkd.in/gaJus4ki

Our NRMA Insurance brand has proudly supported the Annual NSW Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards since its inception. Now in its 10th year, the awards acknowledge the contributions of our emergency service personnel and volunteers.  Members of our team were honoured to attend a special ceremony, alongside our partners at NSW Rural Fire Service, to celebrate this years’ finalists and winners. Congratulations to everyone who was recognised and thank you for everything you do to help NSW communities.   For more information visit: https://bit.ly/4dJyrnI   

Today we are celebrating the 110th anniversary of Australian Red Cross and acknowledge their network of more than 15,000 members and volunteers for the important work they do to help people and communities in need.   NRMA Insurance CEO Julie Batch spoke at a special event at NSW Parliament House this morning to recognise this milestone and many of our team members have donned a touch of red in support.   We have proudly collaborated with Australian Red Cross for 12 years, helping Australian communities and our customers prepare for emergencies, undertaking joint research and advocating for public policy changes. Since November 2023, our NRMA Insurance brand as part of its Help Nation initiative has partnered to expand the Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi workshops, delivering thousands of workshops around the country over the next three years.  To learn more about the workshops visit: https://lnkd.in/gKHM_7k2

New Zealanders want a greater focus on reducing the impacts of climate change, according to new research released by AMI Insurance, State Insurance New Zealand and NZI.   In its 7th annual Climate Change Poll, 65% of New Zealanders say they want to see more focus and resource put into reducing the impacts of climate-related hazards. When asked what the country should do more of; 82% say making buildings and infrastructure more resilient, 80% say avoiding or reducing development in high-risk locations, and 75% say protecting existing buildings and infrastructure.    IAG NZ CEO Amanda Whiting said: “This reflects the need for practical steps which will lead to a real reduction in the natural hazard risk faced by some of New Zealand’s most exposed communities, so that we can keep them safe as the impacts of climate change grow. New Zealand will continue to experience floods, storms, earthquakes, and other disasters, so we need a strong insurance industry to help people pick up the pieces and support a faster and more certain recovery.”   Recognising this, 85% of New Zealanders agree that strong insurers are needed given the country’s level of natural hazard risk.   For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gs8UteBk

We are delighted to have forged a partnership with Diversity Council Australia Ltd (DCA), and to be the major sponsor of DCA’s 2024 Diversity Debate - Is polarisation holding diversity and inclusion back? For over a decade, DCA’s Diversity Debates have challenged thinking and demonstrated the importance of having courageous and respectful conversations. This year’s debate examines whether division is impeding progress towards genuine equality, or instead, igniting a sense of urgency and drive for change. IAG Executive General Manager Organisational Development & Leadership, Gillian Folkes said: “This is a wonderful partnership which directly aligns with our purpose, and complements our commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We look forward to further advancing our knowledge through this partnership, as we continue to create a supportive and enriching environment for our people.” The debate will take place on Tuesday October 22nd, for more information please visit: https://ow.ly/K0QC50SLTlr

Congratulations to our ROLLiN' Insurance brand, which for the second consecutive year, has won Canstar’s National Outstanding Value Car Insurance Award, along with Canstar’s Outstanding Value Car Insurance Awards for Queensland and Western Australia. ROLLiN’ Insurance Executive Manager Brendan Griffiths said: “Our goal at ROLLiN’ has always been to better represent the needs of today’s customers, who we know are seeking out insurance that combines quality cover with an affordable price.” As featured in media this week, ROLLiN’ is known for its innovative approach, designing value-based products that recognise and reward safer drivers. 

NRMA Insurance today announced its new positioning as A Help Company™, building on its almost 100-year heritage of help. The new positioning will be accompanied by a new, differentiated visual identity, being rolled out across all customer touchpoints, and a large-scale multi-channel marketing campaign, which will coincide with NRMA Insurance’s broadcast partnership with Nine’s coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.   NRMA Insurance CEO Julie Batch said: “Help has been at the heart of NRMA Insurance since its humble beginnings in 1925 as a member-only company that provided motor insurance policies to some of the first drivers in New South Wales. Since then, we have grown to become a national brand and have helped millions of people, protecting their cars, homes and businesses.   “Establishing ourselves as A Help Company™ is a bold declaration for how we will deliver for our customers now and into the future through the insurance we provide and the ways we help create safer communities.”   To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/3zZCjCu

Our New Zealand brand AMI Insurance is urging winter fire safety, as new claims data revealed a nearly 40% increase in house fires between summer and winter last year.   According to the claims data, the most common causes of house fires are due to cooking, indoor fires (chimney/roof fire or embers re-igniting), electrical malfunctions or overloads, heating sources, and candles. The average cost of a house fire claim increased to nearly $150,000 last year and nearly one in five of these claims resulted in the home being uninhabitable.   AMI Executive General Manager Claims Wayne Tippet has warned: “Winter brings a unique set of fire dangers that New Zealanders need to be cautious of. It’s so important to keep fire safety in mind, especially when cooking and heating your home.”   Read the full story on the IAG New Zealand newsroom - https://lnkd.in/gbANjKtY.

We are delighted to be announced as finalists across three categories for the ANZIIF annual industry awards. Finalists include our CGU Insurance brand for 'Large General Insurance Company of the Year', and IAG for both 'Claims Team of the Year' and 'Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Change'. The awards, now in their 20th year, recognise and celebrate industry excellence. We look forward to attending the award night on August 22nd alongside our industry peers, where winners will be announced.

Today, Farmsafe Australia Inc released its ‘Safer Farms 2024 Report’, of which our WFI Insurance brand is the proud sponsor. The report released in line with the commencement of National Farm Safety Week, is an important resource for farmers, with the purpose of promoting safer work practices. WFI Insurance Executive General Manager Andrew Beer GAICD said, “WFI Insurance is delighted to support the publication of the ‘Safer Farms 2024 Report’. Our partnership with Farmsafe Australia aligns with our purpose, ‘to make your world a safer place’, and further deepens our commitment to helping agricultural communities better understand their risks and improving safety on farms.” In support of National Farm Safety Week, WFI Insurance has released recent farm incident data with the aim of raising awareness around areas of heightened risk. To read these insights and access the ‘Safer Farms 2024 Report’, please visit: https://bit.ly/3WkAPvj #Farmsafeaustralia #insafehands #farmsafety #nationalfarmsafetyweek