NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
From council to client advocate: Meet Steve Eckart
Banking. Fire and Rescue. Insurance. What’s the common thread? Risk… and Steve Eckart. With a career spanning financial markets, emergency services and local government, Steve brings a uniquely practical approach to his role as Divisional Manager Risk at Statewide...
From household bins to fire risk: The lithium battery challenge for councils
Lithium batteries are everywhere – from phones and power tools to e-bikes and children’s toys. But when disposed of incorrectly, they create significant risks for councils. That’s why effective lithium battery waste management is no longer optional. It’s a critical...
Swapping soccer for liability claims: Meet Jina Bogdanovski
Jina Bogdanovski once pictured her career in sports, not insurance. But one entry-level job at Statewide changed everything. Since then, she’s spent more than a decade working in liability and local government claims. And today, as Divisional Manager – Claims, Jina...
Smarter roads, safer communities: How Asset AI is helping councils stay ahead
Keeping roads safe is one of local government’s biggest responsibilities – and toughest challenges. With limited budgets and thousands of kilometres to manage, NSW councils are under constant pressure to do more with less. But a new tool is helping councils work...
Ten years of steadfast support for councils: Meet Adam Hellier
After a decade at Statewide Mutual – and 25 years in insurance – Adam Hellier knows what matters most: strong relationships and local insight. Now Divisional Manager of Client Services at Statewide, Adam leads the team that directly supports our member councils across...
Preparing for the unpredictable: How Bathurst Council is strengthening flood response
With extreme floods on the rise, Bathurst Regional Council is taking steps to protect one of its most critical assets: its Wastewater Treatment Plant. To support its efforts, Council has engaged FM Affiliated, Statewide Mutual’s property underwriter, to help...