World Bank to back 5-year climate shield for Philippines agriculture

Allianz Commercial appoints Tom Gilmore as head of farm underwriting in Australia

Sydney-based Gilmore, who has been with Allianz for six years, takes charge as a review and simplification of the insurer’s agri product is underway.

Gallagher acquires Australian agri specialist broker Mack Insurance

Lizzie Carver-led business will integrate with Gallagher, working from offices in Wagga Wagga and Narrandera in New South Wales.

‘Exposed and vulnerable’: Australia’s wine industry in need of innovative solutions to cork protection gap

Parametric insurance is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional covers, addressing critical gaps for both large vineyards and single-vintage producers, according to underwriters and industry bodies.

Not enough, wrong time, or too much: extreme weather forces shift in agri policies to protect APAC’s vulnerable crops

As yields become increasingly variable, demand for mixed solutions that offer broader business interruptions and livelihood protection for farmers, including with governmental support, is rising.