22/01/2026
What is one of THE Biggest Issues for Aussie Pubs?
INSURANCE
Every time we talk to pub owners, the same complaint comes up:
“Our insurance has gone through the roof.”
Regional pubs. Old buildings. Timber construction. Remote locations.
You all know how hard it’s getting.
Well, we’ve come across a bloke whose focus is helping pubs find more affordable alternatives to ever-increasing insurance costs — and, importantly, he understands pubs.
Meet Matt Buckley from Old Mate Rural & Regional Insurance.
Matt works with hotels Australia-wide (including regional areas and North QLD) and helps pubs significantly reduce their annual costs, even for older or harder-to-place buildings.
One publican recently told us:
“We were honestly expecting the usual runaround, but Matt saved us a serious amount. Straight-up, easy to deal with, and he actually understands pubs.”
No call centres. No generic one-size-fits-all approach.
Just someone who knows how pubs operate and is genuinely trying to help keep costs under control.
If insurance has been giving you grief, it’s worth a conversation.
Matt Buckley – Old Mate
PHONE - 0419 167 894
EMAIL - [email protected]
If this helps even one pub breathe a little easier, it’s worth sharing.
That’s what The Local is about.
Old Mate Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 64 671 359 292, CAR 1312219) trading as Old Mate Rural & Regional Insurance is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Sirius Insurance Pty Ltd (ABN 60 606 142 027, AFSL 550946).
