FMG INSURANCE

Who are they?

FMG is a 100% New Zealand owned insurance company. It originated in New Zealand. Their main purpose is to support rural clients, dominated by farmers. The vision is to give the farmers of New Zealand a better future by helping them identify the challenges on their farms, businesses, livelihoods, and personal life. FMG started in 1905, and is still continuing its ventures today.

What do they offer?

FMG offer customised insurance specifically for farmers and growers, horses, and personal, property and life policies.

Their Farmers and growers policies include cover for sheep and beef, arable crops, dairy, and horticulture and viticulture. Property policies include plans which provide cover for lifestyle blocks, commercial and residential properties, and they develop personal risk plans for life and personal property.

They offer a range of horse insurance plans depending on the horse's age and requirements.

How are they rated?

FMG has a financial strength rating of A (excellent) from A M best.

They have also received positive feedback from clients in terms of being low-cost, rural specific, and paying out on claims.

In addition, they have received various awards including the 2015 IBM New Zealand's best large workplace award.