Supporting Horticulture's Budding Leaders
FMG is proud to announce its recent commitment to become a Partnering Sponsor of the Young Horticulturalist of the Year Awards.
The competition, in its sixth year, was created to inspire and acknowledge horticulturists aged under 30 years. The Royal New...
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FMG helping 'stick it' to cancer
As a mutual, FMG is focused on the rural and regional communities in which we live and do business around the country. we're thrilled to announce a new partnership with two charitable organisations that touch the lives and brings benefit to all those in our...
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FMG major sponsor of Nuffield Conference
New Zealand's leading rural insurer FMG is giving a helping hand to Nuffield scholars.
As well as the Mutual's ongoing support of the Nuffield Scholars Trust, sending scholars on their international travels, this year FMG is getting behind the Nuffield Conference which will see the Nuffield...
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Michael Ahie joins FMG Board
Michael Ahie is FMG's newest director, appointed in November 2009. Michael is a director and founding partner of business and corporate coaching firm Shirlaws New Zealand Ltd. A highly-regarded business coach, Michael has broad international business and governance experience with multinational...
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April's calendar story
April's story in the 2010 FMG calendar is still available to read - just click here to read Cherry & Eion Townley's story.
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FMG Scholarship recipients announced
Cameron Latham and Daniel Schweizer have been selected as the FMG Agriculture Scholarship recipients for 2010. Both students are studying at Lincoln University.
Cameron Latham has chosen to study a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree. The 19 year old from Lauriston Canterbury...
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Latest update from Moriah School
Moriah's 1.5 Millionth Button Achieved!
The January page of our 2010 Calendar features Barbara and Don McFarlane, who have been wonderful supporters of the Moriah School Holocaust Button Collection campaign.
As of 30 June we have just been advised that Moriah School have counted their...
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Assessment underway for FMG Agriculture Scholarships
Applications for the FMG Agriculture Scholarships closed on Friday 15 January 2010. A record sixty applications were received from young people all around the country.
Assessment of applications is now underway, from which a shortlist of half a dozen will be drawn up. This shortlist will...
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Agriculture scholarships now available
In 2005, FMG celebrated 100 years of involvement in the rural sector and to celebrate the milestone we launched our FMG Agriculture Scholarship Programme. We are committed to the growth of the rural sector and see education as a vital source of the continuing development of the...
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Graduate Program Details
The FMG Graduate Recruitment Programme is now open. If you are graduating in 2009 with a land-based, primary industry, business or other relevant degree and keen to deliver exceptional service to rural New Zealand we would love to hear from you.
To find out how to apply to become...
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FMG Annual Report released
FMG's Annual Report for 2008-9 and FMG Post Year in Review have been released.
FMG’s 2008-09 financial result saw a loss after tax of $5.9m reflecting the downturn in global investment markets and the impacts of higher claims, including significant storm losses. Despite this GWP...
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FMG to exit equipment and vehicle finance market
On Friday 27 February 2009, FMG announced that it planned to wind down its operations in the finance market.
"FMG's core strategy is to provide best-of-breed insurance and investment solutions to rural New Zealand," said FMG chief executive Chris Black.
"FMG is able to most...
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Out and about in your community
You may have noticed that the street frontages of FMG offices across the country have recently been updated. These updates are part of ongoing changes that will help us to deliver the best possible service to you.
We reckon if we’re going to help you manage your on-farm risks we...
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New Chief Executive for FMG
Farmers’ Mutual Group, New Zealand’s leading rural insurer, has appointed Chris Black as Chief Executive following the departure of Gordon Smith. Mr Black will step down from his position on the board of FMG to take the role of CEO, and has previously held senior management positions at...
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FMG's rating outlook revised upward
FMG's rating outlook revised upward
A.M. Best has revised FMG's financial strength rating from A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook to A- (Excellent) with a positive outlook. At the same time FMG’s core subsidiary, FMG Insurance Limited (FMGIL), has also been moved to an A- rating with...
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New Act comes into effect
FMG now officially Farmers’ Mutual Group
On April 1 2008 FMG officially became Farmers’ Mutual Group. Signaling the completion of work on the Farmers’ Mutual Group Act passed last year, the change aligns the company’s legal name (formally Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association) with...
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FMG Agriculture Scholarship recipients announced
In its third year, FMG's annual Agricultural Scholarship programme, which provides financial support to two students, has had another excellent turn-out with applications coming in from students all over the country. Applications were of an extremely high standard...
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2009 FMG Agriculture Scholarships
Applications have now closed and recipents will be announced at the end of February 2009
In 2005 we celebrated 100 years of involvement in the rural sector. To celebrate this milestone, we launched our FMG Agriculture Scholarship Programme. We are committed to the growth of the rural...
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There's nothing smarter than protecting yourself against skin cancer
Skin cancer is one of this country’s greatest killers; it affects over 300 kiwis each year and New Zealand has one of the highest melanoma death rates in the world. Farmers are particularly at risk, as they spend many hours out in the sun each day regardless of the season.
FMG...
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FMG's Chair Peter Jensen passes baton
FMG Chairman Peter Jensen retired from the FMG Board of Directors at the AGM on Tuesday 28th August 2007 after five years in the role and 16 years on the Board. He will be replaced by Greg Gent as Chairman.
Mr Jensen has had a long and distinguished career in the dairy industry starting with...
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FMG Records $13.53m Profit
Rural insurance company FMG has announced an annual profit of $13.53 million for the year to 31 March 2007.
Outgoing FMG chairman Peter Jensen said the highlight of the result was a 7.2% growth in premiums, ahead of the market average.
Mr Jensen said the result is down on last year’s...
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FMG Bill passed by Parliament
Farmers' Mutual Group Bill passed by Parliament
It is our great pleasure to announce that the Farmers' Mutual Group Bill was read for the second and third time in Parliament on Wednesday 15th August 2007, and passed through all stages.
This milestone in FMG's history has been achieved...
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FMG's financial strength rating reaffirmed
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of Farmers' Mutual Insurance Association (FMIA) and its core subsidiary, FMG Insurance Limited (FMGIL).
The ratings reflect the group's strong and improving capitalisation, well-established...
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Progress Update - Farmers' Mutual Group Bill and Constitution
The Farmers’ Mutual Group Bill was introduced and read for the first time in Parliament on 13 June 2007 by the Honourable Steve Maharey. The Bill has now been referred to the Primary Production Select Committee for review and public submissions.
Once the Bill is passed, FMG will...
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Rural Insurer warns of growing risk from bad weather
More frequent and extreme weather events could see New Zealanders living in vulnerable coastal communities lose their insurance cover, the leading rural and provincial insurer warned today.
FMG chief executive Gordon Smith told a conference in Auckland that, despite booming prices for coastal...
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Agricultural Scholarship Recipients Announced
Nathan Nelson from Pukekohe and Erin Sinclair from South Canterbury are this year’s recipients of the FMG Agricultural Scholarships. The scholarship program was launched in 2005 to celebrate FMG’s centenary and gives two New Zealand students the opportunity to study a tertiary qualification in...
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Fidelity Life acquires life company from Farmers' Mutual Group
Media release
1 March 2007
NZ insurer Fidelity Life Assurance Company Limited and Farmers’ Mutual Group (FMG) are pleased to announce the purchase by Fidelity Life of FMG’s life subsidiary, Farmers’ Mutual Life Limited (FMLL). As a part of the sale FMG will become a...
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Proposed changes to Farmers' Mutual Group Act
As a policy holder and member we wanted to advise you of some proposed changes within FMG and invite you to respond with any questions you may have - your feedback is always valued and appreciated.
We invite you to read the proposed new Farmers Mutual Group Act Farmers...
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Australian joint venture finalised for FMG and Australian Unity
Australia’s Federal Court today approved the transfer of FMG’s Australian general insurance portfolio to Australian Unity General Insurance to form the underwriting agency FMG Insurance, in which both companies are equal shareholders.
“The joint venture enables FMG to concentrate on the...
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FMG Insurance Limited begins trading
In June 2006 FMG gained approval from the Wellington High Court for the transfer of Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Limited’s New Zealand policyholders to FMG Insurance Limited.
This approval was based on FMG meeting several requirements, including notifying all Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Limited’s...
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FMG & Australian Unity to join forces
New Zealand rural insurer FMG announced today the formation of a new Australian based joint venture with Australian Unity.
The joint venture is subject to regulatory approval and due diligence and is likely to be operational by July.
Australian Unity will underwrite the farm,...
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Rural Excellence Award Winners 2006
The FMG Rural Excellence Award, run in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural Society and commemorating the life of A.C. Cameron, recognises excellence in farming.
Rob, Sandra, Will & Kirsten Foley scored well in all areas of the FMG Rural Excellence Award, however their...
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AM Best Rating
A.M. Best Rating
A.M. Best Affirms Rating of Farmers' Mutual Insurance Association and Farmers' Mutual Insurance Limited.
Oldwick, New Jersey, U.S.A, Sept. 22, 2005 - A.M. Best Co. has confirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) of FMG.
The rating...
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Insurance & Savings Ombudsman
The Insurance & Savings Ombudsman (“ISO”) can now consider complaints up to $150,000 and complaints made by small businesses.
Karen Stevens, the ISO, is delighted with the changes and commented that “real progress has been made”.
Until 1 July 2005, the ISO had a $100,000 limit on a...
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Farming Loss of Profits
As part of our commitment to the rural community, FMG is concerned about the number of farming operations that do not have Farming Loss of Profits insurance*. This is an optional insurance cover that you can purchase from FMG.
If you have not considered the ramifications of a major...
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