Welcome Melissa Ryder – A Trusted Name in Regional Insurance

Wideland Insurance Brokers is proud to welcome Melissa Ryder to the team as our new Regional Insurance Specialist and Account Executive.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in both broking and underwriting, Melissa brings a unique blend of technical insurance knowledge and rural insight to the Wideland client base.

🧠 Who Is Melissa Ryder?

Melissa isn’t just an insurance adviser—she’s a true regional operator, now based on her own hobby farm in Glen Aplin, QLD. She understands the needs of rural businesses because she lives the lifestyle herself.

From farm sheds and tractors to trade businesses and machinery depots, Melissa has a sharp eye for what needs protecting and how best to structure the cover.

“Helping rural businesses protect what they’ve built is personal to me. I want to see our communities thrive, no matter what challenges arise.” – Melissa Ryder

🌾 Melissa’s Areas of Expertise

Farm & Hobby Farm Insurance
Crop Insurance – including hail, fire & seasonal protection
Transport & Fleet Cover – from trucks to mobile plant
Small Business Insurance – retail, ag services, trades
Tools, Liability & Equipment Cover
Home & Rural Property Insurance

Whether you’re a local grower, a tradie, or a contractor operating across Queensland, Melissa is here to provide tailored advice and rapid service—without the jargon.

🤝 Backed by WebInsure, Steadfast & CBN

Melissa joins us under the WebInsure umbrella, giving her access to Australia’s largest insurance networks while maintaining her local, personal touch.

✅ Member of Steadfast – Australasia’s largest broker network
✅ Authorised Representative of CBN – One of Australia’s top AR licensees
✅ Part of the WebInsure Group, alongside:
- Granite Belt Insurance Brokers
- Gold Coast Insurance Brokers
- Ipswich Insurance Brokers
- Wideland Insurance Brokers (Melissa’s base)

This means more options, better support, and faster outcomes for every Wideland client.

💬 Why Clients Choose Melissa

📍 Local knowledge – Lives the regional lifestyle
🚀 Fast, efficient service – No delays or red tape
🛡️ Real protection – Structured for real-world risk
❤️ Genuine care – She takes the time to get it right

📞 Talk to Melissa Today

Need a second opinion on your insurance? Starting a new rural venture? Want to review your fleet or farm cover?

Melissa is ready to help you make sense of your insurance and secure cover that works when it matters most.

📍 Based in Glen Aplin, QLD
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