Wideland Insurance Brokers — Regional Australia
Regional Insurance Brokers for Businesses, Farms & Fleets
Wideland Insurance Brokers is an Authorised Representative of Community Broker Network Pty Ltd (CBN) and a member of the Steadfast Group. We focus on regional non-metropolitan Australia — helping farming operations, transport fleets, earthmoving contractors and local businesses arrange general insurance tailored to the realities of country towns and regional communities. This page provides general information only and is not personal advice.
Wideland Insurance Brokers · WebInsure Pty Ltd ABN 32 054 247 666 · Authorised Representative 000271148 of Community Broker Network Pty Ltd ABN 60 096 916 184 | AFSL 233750 · Steadfast Group Member
15 Paraka Court, Mountain Creek QLD 4557 · 07 4602 9002 · [email protected]
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- ✔️ Regional business & commercial insurance
- ✔️ Farm, crop & hobby farm cover
- ✔️ Transport, earthmoving & contractor fleets
- ✔️ Specialist cover for rural professionals
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Regional insurance — our story
Wideland Insurance Brokers is part of the WebInsure group, founded in 1996 by Trent Sampson who began his insurance career in regional NSW in 1992 — working in agricultural communities before building a broking practice with genuine understanding of rural and regional risks.
Our co-owner Lorraine Sampson holds a Rural Science degree and agronomist qualification — giving Wideland a depth of understanding of farm operations, seasonal pressures and agribusiness risks that is uncommon in the insurance industry. We operate as an Authorised Representative of CBN (AFSL 233750) and as a Steadfast Group member, giving regional clients access to a broad panel of insurers and products not available through direct channels.
Regional insurance solutions
Regional truck & fleet
Heavy motor and fleet insurance for regional transport operators, livestock carriers and freight fleets. Cover options vary by insurer, vehicle type and operating profile — exclusions apply.
Farm & hobby farm
Farm insurance covering buildings, machinery and operations — subject to policy terms, conditions and exclusions. We help match cover to how your farm actually operates.
Crop insurance
Crop insurance programmes for grain, cotton and specialty crops. Availability, terms and coverage scope vary by crop type, region and underwriter.
Specialist cover for regional industries
Earthmoving & civil
Mobile plant and contractor covers — cover structure depends on machine type, usage and contractual obligations. Exclusions apply.
Harvest & farm contractors
Harvesting contractors and farm service providers — seasonal risks require careful placement. Cover varies by insurer and activity.
Business & commercial
Property, liability and business interruption for regional operators — subject to policy terms and insurer appetite.
Rural professionals
Professional indemnity for agronomists and rural advisers — scope depends on services and contracts in place.
Heavy motor & transport
Prime movers, rigids, trailers and livestock transport — exclusions apply. Cover varies by vehicle and operating area.
Hospitality & tourism
Regional pub, motel and tourism operator cover — subject to venue type and insurer terms. Exclusions apply.
Where we work — regional non-metro Australia
Wideland Insurance Brokers services all regional non-metropolitan Australia. We work with clients across every state and territory — if you’re outside the major metro areas, we can help. Key regions include:
Darling Downs & SW QLD
Toowoomba, Dalby, Miles, Roma, St George and the broader Darling Downs and Maranoa regions.
Central Queensland
Rockhampton, Emerald, Blackwater, Biloela, Yeppoon and the Capricorn and Central Highlands regions.
North Queensland
Mackay, Bowen, Proserpine, Townsville, Ingham, Innisfail, Cairns and the Far North Queensland corridor.
Outback & western QLD
Charleville, Mitchell, Longreach, Winton, Cloncurry, Mount Isa and remote western Queensland.
Regional NSW
New England, North West NSW, Central West, Riverina and regional NSW communities beyond metro.
All other regional Australia
Regional VIC, SA, WA, TAS and NT — if you’re outside metro, contact us to discuss your situation.
Our team
Our brokers hold formal qualifications and active professional memberships — all authorised under AR 000271148 of CBN AFSL 233750.
Melissa Ryder
Broker
Over 20 years of insurance broking experience with a focus on regional and commercial clients across Queensland and beyond.
Diploma of Insurance Broking · QPIB · NIBA member
Karen Thomson
Broker
Karen began her insurance career in 1982 — nearly four decades of industry experience. After obtaining her Diploma in General Insurance from the Australian Insurance Institute in 1988, she spent over 30 years running an agricultural contracting business alongside her husband, giving her first-hand understanding of farm operations and rural business risk that few brokers can match. Karen returned to insurance broking in 2012 and joined Granite Belt Insurance Brokers in 2019.
Diploma of Insurance Broking · QPIB · Senior Associate CIP · ANZIIF · NIBA member · Career commenced 1982
Trent Sampson
Co-owner & Principal Broker
Insurance career commenced Moree NSW, 1992. Co-founder of WebInsure (est. 1996). Over 30 years experience in regional and agricultural insurance markets.
Diploma of Insurance Broking · Advanced Diploma Financial Planning · QPIB · Senior Associate CIP · ANZIIF · NIBA member
Lorraine Sampson
Co-owner & Supervisor
Lorraine’s Rural Science degree and agronomist qualification gives Wideland genuine on-the-ground understanding of how farms operate — a credential that directly informs how we structure rural and agribusiness cover for regional clients.
Rural Science degree (Agronomist) · Diploma in Financial Services
Caron Hopkins
Group Compliance Lead
Oversees compliance across the WebInsure group, ensuring all broking activity meets CBN, AFSL and NIBA Code of Practice obligations.
Diploma of Insurance Broking · QPIB · Senior Associate CIP · ANZIIF · NIBA member · 10+ years experience
Steffany Speranza
Group Claims Lead
Beginning her career in the legal field, advancing to paralegal, and qualifying as a lawyer in 2018 — her legal training means clients have qualified advocacy at the claims stage.
Bachelor of Laws · Qualified Lawyer (2018)
Making a claim
Contact us before lodging a claim directly with your insurer. Our Group Claims Lead Steffany Speranza can help you understand your policy entitlements, prepare documentation and liaise with the insurer on your behalf.
Group Claims Lead: Steffany Speranza — Bachelor of Laws · Qualified Lawyer
Life insurance, superannuation and financial advice
For life insurance, income protection, superannuation and investment advice:
These products require advice from a licensed financial adviser. Wideland Insurance Brokers refers clients to our trusted partner:
Gold Coast Financial Advisers
Licensed financial advisers · Authorised under Wealth Today AFSL 340289
🌐 www.goldcoastfinancialadvisers.au
Ask us to make an introduction, or visit their website directly.
The information on this page is general information only about the existence of personal risk insurance and financial products. It does not constitute personal financial advice. Life insurance, income protection, superannuation and investment products require advice from a licensed financial adviser. Wideland Insurance Brokers is authorised for general insurance only under AR 000271148 of Community Broker Network Pty Ltd AFSL 233750 and is not authorised to provide advice on these products.
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Ready to review your regional insurance?
If you operate in regional Australia — farm, fleet, contracting business or local enterprise — contact Wideland Insurance Brokers to discuss your situation. We’ll outline what information is needed and help you understand the options available.
WebInsure Insurance Brokers Group
Wideland Insurance Brokers is part of the WebInsure Insurance Brokers Group, which also includes
Granite Belt Insurance Brokers,
Ipswich Insurance Brokers and
Gold Coast Insurance Brokers.
Gold Coast Financial Advisers is a separate business operating under Wealth Today AFSL 340289 — not part of WebInsure, providing financial planning and life insurance advice, not general insurance broking.
All strategies and information provided on this website are general advice only which does not take into consideration any of your personal circumstances. Please arrange an appointment to seek personal financial advice prior to acting on this information.
Wideland Insurance Brokers · WebInsure Pty Ltd ABN 32 054 247 666 | Authorised Representative 000271148 of Community Broker Network Pty Ltd ABN 60 096 916 184 | AFSL 233750. Authorised for general insurance products only. Financial Services Guide available on request.
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