FMG has been serving our clients for 120 years, through thick and thin, the good times and the bad. We were started by farmers for farmers, and we are still here for rural New Zealand today. Part of our long-standing commitment involves supporting of bull sales across New Zealand. FMG supports around 150 premier bull sales annually.
That’s why our approach to Premier Bull Sales has been updated to support our farmers with their stud bull purchases, providing certainty and security from the get-go.
This season brings some changes to our Premier Bull Sale offerings.
We’ve refined our 14-day free cover so it’s only available for current FMG clients with an active policy and only on completion of the FMG Bull Insurance slip. We’re making changes to the type of information we collect and how we protect this information. This means the insurance slip will now be separate from the multi-purpose purchaser slip.
This ensures we continue to prioritise what’s best for our clients.
To support buyers there will be an FMG representative at each premier sale to lend a hand.
Rural Manager Caroline Houghton, who has been with FMG for eight years, understands how big a deal buying a bull can be.
“Buying a bull is a massive investment for our clients and a lot of time is spent trawling catalogues to ensure the right fit for their property and breeding programme. So, it makes sense they want to make sure its protected.”
On completion of the Insurance slip, FMG’s Bull Sale insurance offers cover – for theft or death, infertility and vet costs.
Houghton also has some advice about what to do on the day of a bull sale, and how to navigate upcoming changes.
“We appreciate it might feel different, but if in doubt, look out for us. We’re there to ensure you get the best cover on sale day, and the best service every day after that.”
Finally, Houghton says there’s loads to love about being at a bull sale.
“It’s a massive community event; a great time to catch up with everyone off farm.”
So, as you attend the bull sales this year, remember Houghton’s advice: if in doubt, look out for FMG.