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Quad bikes and escaping stock – local WA farmers learn more about their liability risks from legal experts

Announcement posted by Achmea Australia 02 Aug 2017

Sydney litigation expert, John Van de Poll, will be highlighting the importance of farm liability insurance at an event in regional Western Australia next week.

Organised by Achmea Australia, the events will enable farmers to gain a greater understanding of their on-farm liability risks and strategies to mitigate those risks.

“John has over 20 years’ experience as a litigator specialising in all areas of insurance and has managed a significant number of large litigation matters,” said Achmea Australia Risk Specialist, Holly Staton, who is organising the Dalwallinu and Beacon events.

“He is also a very engaging and personable speaker, and I am sure attendees will walk away with a good understanding of their obligations following his presentation – ‘Quad bikes and escaping stock’.”

Dalwallinu-based Achmea Australia Risk Specialist, Holly Staton said the free presentations offer attendees a rare opportunity to hear first-hand from a specialist in insurance law.

“John was awarded Law Partner of the Year: Insurance in The Lawyers Weekly Awards in 2016 and was included in Best Lawyers 2017 (Insurance), so it is a real coup to have someone with his expertise visiting the area,” Holly explained.

“John is a very well respected and experienced litigator and I believe all attendees will leave with some practical ideas for developing their own strategy for mitigating risks on-farm.”  

 
Date Time Town Where
Tuesday 8th August 2017 10.00am Dalwallinu Dalwallinu Sports Club
Tuesday 8th August 2017 3.00pm Beacon Beacon Country Club
Wednesday 9th August 2017 10.00am Quairading Quairading Community Resource Centre
Wednesday 9th August 2017 6.30pm Dumbleyung Dumbleyung Golf Club
Thursday 10th August 2017 9.30am Kojonup “Glenlossie”
Kojonup, WA
 

Media Opportunity

Media are invited to attend the event and interview experienced litigation specialist and Partner at Holman Webb Lawyers, John Van de Poll, about on-farm liability risks and strategies to mitigate those risks. The below Achmea Australia Risk Specialists will also be available for comment at the events.
Holly Staton – Dalwallinu and Beacon
Steve Field – Beacon, Dumbleyung and Quairading
Brett Fowler – Dumbleyung and Kojonup
 
 
Media Contact

Adam Arndell
C7EVEN Communications
T: 02 6766 4513 / 0403 372 889
E: adam.arndell@c7even.com.au
 
John Van de Poll, Partner Holman Webb Lawyers
John is an experienced litigator specialising in all areas of insurance and is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation (Insurance).  John has managed a significant number of large litigation matters.

John provides advice concerning policy interpretation across all insurance areas.

Within the Holman Webb Insurance group John leads the Recoveries team and co-leads the Litigation group.

John is also an experienced advocate, regularly appearing for clients in court while also participating in alternative dispute resolution programs in those matters identified as unsuitable for litigation.

In 2016, John was awarded Law Partner of the Year: Insurance in The Lawyers Weekly Awards and was included in Best Lawyers 2017 (Insurance).
 
About Achmea Australia
Achmea Australia is a dedicated agricultural insurance company committed to reducing risks and premiums to its Australian customers.

It works with its clients to prevent and manage risks across five categories: buildings; inventory; business interruption; vehicles and liability.

It’s All-in-One Farm Pack and winter crop insurance allow customers to tailor their cover to their precise needs. Achmea Australia has an exclusive distribution philosophy.

It believes in its collaboration and association with Rabobank, which has a strong presence in rural Australia.

By employing their own local Risk Specialists, it is adding value to its clients with a personalised and tailored service as well as keeping costs down.

Achmea Australia enjoys the financial strength of its parent company Achmea, based in the Netherlands. For more information visit www.achmea.com.au
 

Photo Caption: John Van de Poll, Partner Holman Webb Lawyers