Melissa Ryder – Regional Insurance Specialist,
Account Executive – Wideland Insurance Brokers Part of WebInsure | Member of Steadfast & Community Broker Network (CBN)
About Melissa Ryder
With over 20 years of experience across broking and underwriting, Melissa Ryder is a well-respected regional insurance adviser who understands the true meaning of risk—and how to manage it.
Now based on her own hobby farm, Melissa brings her lived experience as a rural Queenslander to every policy review and client conversation. She’s more than a broker—she’s someone who lives the lifestyle of the people she protects, from farmers and tradies to contractors and small businesses.
“Helping rural businesses protect what they’ve built is personal to me. I want to see our communities thrive, no matter what challenges arise.”
A Key Member of the WebInsure Group
Melissa works under the WebInsure umbrella—that empowers local brokerages with the scale and support of two of Australia’s leading networks:
- ✅ Member of Steadfast – Australasia’s largest general insurance broker network
- ✅ Authorised Representative of Community Broker Network (CBN) – One of Australia’s largest AR networks
- ✅ Part of the WebInsure Group, which includes:
- Granite Belt Insurance Brokers
- Gold Coast Insurance Brokers
- Ipswich Insurance Brokers
- Wideland Insurance Brokers (Melissa’s base)
This gives Melissa unrivalled access to insurance markets, policy options, and support infrastructure, while still delivering highly personal service on the ground.
Melissa’s Specialties
- ✅ Farm & Hobby Farm Insurance
- ✅ Crop Insurance – hail, fire, and seasonal events
- ✅ Transport & Fleet Cover – including trucks and plant
- ✅ Business Insurance Packages – regional retail, trades, ag services
- ✅ Mobile Plant, Tools, Liability & Equipment Insurance
- ✅ Home & Rural Property Cover
Whether it’s a cattle station, orchard, roadside café or machinery depot—Melissa structures the cover to match real-world exposures.
Career Highlights
- Wideland Insurance Brokers (2025–Present) – Servicing regional clients across QLD and nationally
- Insurance House Group (2010–2025) – Held senior roles managing large portfolios
- RYDER Insurance Solutions – Operated her own brokerage under PSC Connect
- QBE & Vero – Underwriting roles including aviation and commercial classes
Why Clients Trust Melissa
- ✅ Lived rural experience – Melissa is embedded in her community, not just visiting
- ✅ National reach – Supported by WebInsure’s national network and insurer partners
- ✅ Fast service – Quotes, claims, and reviews without delays
- ✅ Genuine care – Helping clients avoid financial and mental stress when the unexpected strikes
Let’s Talk Insurance
Melissa is ready to help you review your current policy, explore better options, or get you started from scratch. If you value clarity, connection, and coverage that works when it matters most, she’s the right adviser for you.
📍 Based in Glen Aplin, QLD – proudly serving clients Australia-wide.
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