ACHMEA AUSTRALIA
Emma Thomas, CEO of Achmea Australia, discusses the importance of meeting the changing needs of Australian agribusiness through a digital transformation
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chmea Australia is committed to helping agribusinesses protect their livelihoods and business continuity. It understands
the power of embracing digital innovation to reach new heights, without compromising on the value of face-to-face service to deliver on its purpose of keeping farmers farming. 194
The insurer is part of the wider Achmea Group, which began 200 years ago in the Netherlands with 39 farmers cooperating together to collect money in a glass jar, to compensate each other in the event of a haystack fire. From there, the Achmea Group became a global insurance brand. With 14,500 employees in the Netherlands and 2,500 internationally, the Achmea Group supports the lives of 13 million people in six countries. Through its brands, the Achmea Group has supported the Netherlands in becoming the world’s second largest agricultural exporter Emma Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Achmea Australia. Passionate about accelerating its sustainable business growth, Emma says through cherishing Achmea’s cooperative heritage, Achmea Australia has ensured J U LY 2 0 2 0