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Peter Nicholas

Moama

Summary

With over 15 years at Achmea Australia in farm insurance ive been able to demonstrate regulatory compliance and utilise my experience in mentoring new & less experienced Farm Insurance specialists. My achievements include consistently meeting budget targets and enhancing client satisfaction through tailored insurance solutions. My expertise in protected cropping risks and proactive approach in sales and service have been pivotal in my career.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Insurance Specialist

Achmea Australia
06.2014 - Current

Promoting, growing & servicing a client base.

  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
  • Working with clients to find insurance & risk mitigation solutions & to best protect their businesses.
  • Assisting less experiences Farm Insurance Specialists to become competent & established.


  • Actively exploring options for lead generation to continue growing.


Insurance Broker

Ausure Insurance
04.2009 - 06.2014

Growing , maintaining & servicing a client portfolio.

Maintained thorough knowledge of insurance

regulations, staying up-to-date on changes that could impact clients or business operations.

Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.


Assisted clients with claims processing, ensuring a smooth experience during difficult times.


Collaborated with underwriters to negotiate favourable terms for clients, ensuring competitive pricing and comprehensive coverage.

Merchandise Manager

Landmark
03.2002 - 03.2009
  • Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
  • Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
  • Enhanced visual presentation of products, driving customer engagement and boosting sales conversion rates.
  • Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
  • Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
  • Monitored competitor activities to stay current on industry developments and adjust merchandising tactics as needed.

Family Farm Operations

Family Farm
01.1986 - 01.2002


  • Increased overall productivity with careful monitoring of soil quality, weather conditions, and plant growth patterns.
  • Improved livestock health through regular vaccinations, proper nutrition, and timely veterinary care.
  • Collaborated with family members to develop long-term plans for crop rotation, livestock breeding, and land conservation efforts.
  • Irrigation of Vineyard & cereal cropping operations
  • Management of 3000 merino & first cross lambs
  • Implementing spraying program cereals & Wine grapes.


Travelling Irrigator Assembly

Mid Murray Machinery
08.1987 - 10.1987

Assistant to assembling T & L pivot irrigators Including hydraulic plumbing & structures at Griffith NSW for 3 months,.

Education

No Degree - Completed & Passed All But 1 Module of Diploma of

ANZIC
Melbourne, VIC
06-2014

No Degree - Higher School Certificate

Ballarat Grammar School
Ballarat, VIC
11-1985

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • 15 Years in Farm Insurance (incl Broking)
  • 10 years Farm Insurance specialist - Achmea Australia
  • Specific knowledge & training in Protected cropping risks & various business operations
  • Assisting new & less experienced Farm Insurance specialists
  • Achieved budget all except 1 year of employment

Timeline

Farm Insurance Specialist

Achmea Australia
06.2014 - Current

Insurance Broker

Ausure Insurance
04.2009 - 06.2014

Merchandise Manager

Landmark
03.2002 - 03.2009

Travelling Irrigator Assembly

Mid Murray Machinery
08.1987 - 10.1987

Family Farm Operations

Family Farm
01.1986 - 01.2002

No Degree - Completed & Passed All But 1 Module of Diploma of

ANZIC

No Degree - Higher School Certificate

Ballarat Grammar School
Peter Nicholas