quality and quantity

Insurance Solutions For The Whole Community

Community Insurance Solutions has had a big couple of years. Since being founded in 2014 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, it has continuously provided quality advice and first-class insurance solutions to business and farm clients across Australia.

It is now proudly offering these services as a subsidiary of Community Broker Network (CBN), Australia‘s largest general insurance authorised broker network, after an acquisition in 2021. CBN is part of the Steadfast Group.

Becoming part of CBN has allowed Community Insurance Solutions to grow significantly. While celebrating the head office grand opening in late 2022, it was also busy setting up a second regional office following the acquisition of a long-standing and highly successful insurance brokerage based in Hamilton.

Seven staff members now work from the head office in Bendigo, across from the All Seasons Hotel on McIvor Highway, with additional staff located in Adelaide, Ballarat, Geelong, Hamilton, Horsham, Shoalhaven Heads, and Wangaratta.

Having an accredited team of 17 spread across Victoria and interstate, combined with the latest technology, allows Community Insurance Solutions extensive market reach and influence, and ensures its business and farm clients receive the very best insurance outcomes.

To discuss insurance options with the friendly team at Community Insurance Solutions, call into the Bendigo office, or phone 1300 132 983 or visit www.cisbroker.com.au for more information.

Future Is Looking Bright

Two established and well respected names in real estate are joining forces much to the benefit of the region.

Belle Property will be opening three central Victorian offices in Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maldon led by the respected Waller family of Rob and Narelle Waller, with lead agent Tim Noonan as Principal and Co-Director of the Bendigo office.

Operating for more than 30 years as Waller Realty, the family name is synonymous with high-quality personalised real estate services and involvement in the local community.

Rob Waller says joining the Belle Property group was a strategic move positioning the company for future growth.

“We’ve long admired Belle Property’s premium marketing and extended network covering all arms of real estate and property services,” Rob says. “The culture, values and direction of the brand align perfectly with ours and we look forward to harnessing the power of Belle Property to provide an even greater service to the people of Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maldon and surrounds.”

He also explains that the group’s internal training systems and affiliations with Sitchu Magazine and online international portals Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) were also drawcards.

“Belle Property has an all-encompassing offering of exceptional marketing, national and global reach together with strong support from the head office team,” Rob says. “We would love to grow our team and believe Belle Property will help us attract quality people who share our passion for excellence.”

Belle Property CEO Peter Hanscomb welcomed the Waller Realty team to the group.

“Regional Victoria is a thriving market that we have been looking to expand into for a long while,” Peter says. “I’m thrilled to welcome Rob, Narelle, Tim and the entire team to Belle Property and I look forward to seeing their business grow and thrive.”

A New Face In Bendigo Land Sales

Brett Simpson is falling in love with Bendigo again after many years of selling homes in Ballarat. Growing up, Brett often travelled to Bendigo with his family and their racing horses, attending regular meets at the Bendigo Harness Racing Club. Later in life, he spent time with good friend and local publican Andrew at some of Bendigo’s best drinking spots.

Nowadays, it’s more about George’s Bakehouse in Huntly and settling in for a coffee with a local builder or customer.

“I spent four years at PRD Real Estate selling new homes, then moved to Hotondo Homes selling for planned builds,” he says.

“Now I’m into land sales.”

Specifically, Viewpoint in Huntly, a development that has already caught the attention of many.

“There is a wetland neighbouring Viewpoint Central Park starting construction this spring and a new display village coming with 15 display homes from 10 different builders,” Brett says.

And does he have any advice for potential buyers?

“I would say, just do it. Don’t be like me, looking back and saying I wish I had bought that blockthen.”

You can contact Brett on 0475 111 162 or email brett@ integragroup.com.au He’s sure to shout you a coffee at George’s in Huntly.