There are benefits to having Partners

Four weeks ago, Avocados Australia proudly announced a new referral partnership with WFI Insurance. Coupled with an offer to growers who are both an Avocados Australia member and a WFI Insurance client, this is an exciting endeavour for both Avocados Australia and WFI Insurance.

With a proud history of insuring Australians for more than 100 years, WFI Insurance is committed to supporting businesses and rural operations with their range of general insurance solutions. From farmers managing vast agricultural properties to business owners operating in regional communities and metro areas, WFI’s range of rural and commercial insurance products help to protect against the unexpected.

The partnership is a referral-based arrangement with WFI insurance. This allows members access to a range of insurance solutions, and you could receive a free Avocados Australia grower membership*.

WFI Insurance offer on-site consultations at your property or business, where a Local WFI Insurance Representative will discuss insurance options with you, for you to choose what best suits your needs.

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Rural Insurance offering

Whether you’re managing general farming operations, livestock or crop, WFI’s rural insurance products may help provide protection against the unique risks of rural life.

• Rural Plan: Options to package your home to farming enterprise from loss of income, fire, burglary, theft and more.
• Livestock Insurance: Can help cover the death or loss of use of animals after insured events. Additional options are available for specific needs, such as cover for calving and foaling losses.
• Early Bird Crop Insurance: This policy can help protect crops before the growing season and may cover you against insurance risks from adverse weather, fire or livestock damage.

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Commercial Insurance options

Beyond rural insurance, WFI offer commercial insurance products that have been designed with commercial business needs in mind:

• Commercial Plan: Options to package your home to commercial buildings, stock, vehicles and other assets, helping to protect you against insurance risks like fire, theft and weather damage.
• Trade Kit Insurance: Can cover tools, equipment and vehicles, with additional options for liability cover.
• Office Plan: May help businesses operating out of an office, can cover your office equipment, property and business interruption.
• Workers Compensation (WA): Available in Western Australia exclusively, this plan may help employers protect their workforce and may cover medical expenses and lost wages for employees who are injured while working.

In addition to the range of commercial and rural options, WFI Insurance now offer a Cyber policy, this plan can help protect your business from various cyber and digital risks. Ransomware, business email compromise, phishing and AI-assisted scams are some of the common threats businesses can face. WFI Cyber insurance is a safety net that can help to safeguard your continued operations.

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Why choose WFI?

• Deep Roots in Agriculture and Commercial business: WFI Insurance has decades of experience in Australia’s agricultural and commercial sectors.
• Community Commitment: Dedicated to supporting the communities it serves.
• On-Site Consultations: Local WFI Insurance Representatives can come to you, meeting with you in your business, on your farm and in your home to discuss insurance options.
• Range of Cover Options: Offers a variety of farm, business and personal insurance cover to choose from.
• Expert Knowledge: Brings more than 100 years of insurance experience.
• Protection Focus: Dedicated to helping protect your operation and/or assets.

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How to get started

To find out more about this partnership and how you may be eligible for a free membership*visit https://avocado.org.au/about/our-partners/wfi-insurance/ or contact Avocados Australia on (07) 3846 6566.

Together, WFI Insurance and Avocados Australia are building a stronger, more secure future for rural Australia

*Terms and conditions apply.

Free Membership for AAL members will be applied for a 12-month period only. Commencing from the AAL member’s next AAL membership renewal date that falls between 1 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, following the start or renewal of a WFI Insurance Policy where AAL is recorded as a referrer.

Avocados Australia is a referral partner of WFI and does not provide any advice, recommendations or an opinion about WFI’s products. If you take out an eligible policy with WFI, Avocados Australia receives a commission from WFI of 1.5% and 12.5% of the policy premium (excluding taxes and charges).

Insurance issued by CGU Australia Pty Ltd ABN 62 004 478 960 trading as WFI. This is general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs (“your personal circumstances”). Before using this advice to decide whether to purchase a product, you should consider your personal circumstances and the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determinations available from wfi.com.au.

This article appears as part of the 7 November 2025 issue of Guacamole, our E-newsletter.

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