Frequently asked questions

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  • An insurance broker is appointed by you and works for you. Our role is to understand your farm, assess your risks, and source the best cover from a range of insurers. We explain the fine print, help you make informed choices, and most importantly, support you through the claims process to make sure you get what you’re entitled to under the terms of your cover.

  • Dairy Protect is built specifically for dairy farmers. We understand the risks and realities of farming life. Our team specialises in tailoring insurance to protect your herd, your property and your livelihood, offering expert advice, hands-on claims support, and access to a panel of quality insurers.

  • We arrange tailored cover for dairy farms, including cover for property, livestock, milk contamination, fencing, business interruption/continuity, liability and more. We will work with you to determine the appropriate cover based on your needs.

  • Getting a tailored insurance quote is simple. You can reach out to us via phone, email, or by scheduling a meeting. We’ll assess your specific needs, farm size, and operations to provide you with the best coverage options. Request a review today!

  • That’s where our expertise comes in. We’ll guide you through the process and help identify the risks specific to your farm. Whether it's livestock insurance or machinery protection, we provide tailored advice to ensure you have the right coverage.

  • We will lodge and manage your claims for you. We have an experienced claim team that will act as your advocate to ensure you claim is handled efficiently and fairly.

  • We partner with our clients. We are conscious that the dairy industry is rapidly evolving in order to meet existing and new challenges. We believe smart insurance is an invaluable partner to ensuring that your farm is viable and sustainable now and into the future. We are about smart risk management and working with you to determine what role insurance plays in your risk mitigation and innovation strategy.

  • Our job is to understand your operations and ensure you’re properly protected; especially when you're investing in innovation. We work closely with our panel of insurers to stay ahead of the curve on emerging technologies like robotic dairies, virtual fencing, and bolus monitoring. We constantly test whether their policies are keeping up with the pace of change, so you’re not left exposed.

  • Yes, we can review your current policies at any time.

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