Western General Insurance

Western General Insurance Western General Insurance has been looking after clients in the Horsham, Wimmera and greater western Victoria region for more than 30 years.

Managing Principals Andrew Reichelt and Graeme Deleeuw have been in insurance since 1987, and in 2005 they decided to buy Graeme’s father’s side of the business and come together to form the Western General Insurance business. Now the business has grown to employ four team members across two locations. You can find us at our main office at 13 Darlot St in Horsham and we also have a satellite offic

e based in Nhill at 7 Victoria St. Local knowledge, national capability

We may be a local business but we do have national and even international capability through our brokerages (Steadfast and NAS Insurance Brokers) and insurance partners (CGU). Whether you’re looking for insurance for your business (big or small), your home, contents, car, boat, caravan or motorcycle, contact us for your free, no-obligation quotation.

There’s more to protect on a farm than you might think. Farming businesses manage more than just one moving part. From c...
10/06/2026

There’s more to protect on a farm than you might think. Farming businesses manage more than just one moving part. From crops in the ground to livestock, machinery, property and the people behind it all. Each part plays a role in keeping things running. The challenge is that each of these comes with its own set of risks and not all cover is structured the same way. Protecting a farming operation isn’t about one policy, it’s about understanding how everything fits together. Because when one part is impacted, the effects can flow across the entire business. Contact us today at (03) 5382 0344 for a free, no-obligation quote.

Not all risks come from outside your business. In regional businesses, work often happens on-site, on the road or in env...
27/05/2026

Not all risks come from outside your business. In regional businesses, work often happens on-site, on the road or in environments where conditions can change quickly. A simple oversight like equipment left in the wrong place or accidental damage during a job can lead to injury or property damage. That’s where public liability insurance plays an important role, helping protect your business when something doesn’t go to plan. Contact us at (03) 5382 0344 for a free, no-obligation quote.

Theft is becoming a growing risk for businesses. With rising cost of living pressures, incidents of theft and break-ins ...
13/05/2026

Theft is becoming a growing risk for businesses. With rising cost of living pressures, incidents of theft and break-ins are becoming more common across Australia. While these risks can’t always be prevented, they can be planned for. The right insurance structure including cover for stolen equipment and business interruption helps reduce the financial impact and supports faster recovery. If you’d like to better understand your position, a quick conversation can help, contact us at (03) 5382 0344.

What happens when your supplier can’t deliver? Rising fuel costs and ongoing transport disruptions are starting to impac...
29/04/2026

What happens when your supplier can’t deliver? Rising fuel costs and ongoing transport disruptions are starting to impact how businesses operate day to day. Delays, increased costs and interrupted supply can all affect your ability to deliver to your own customers.

It’s not just a logistics issue, it’s a business risk. Understanding how your cover responds to disruption, delays and downtime is an important part of staying prepared. Contact us today at (03) 5382 0344 for more info.

Recent weather events across Australia have highlighted how quickly conditions can change and how disruptive they can be...
15/04/2026

Recent weather events across Australia have highlighted how quickly conditions can change and how disruptive they can be for businesses. While physical damage is often the focus, the bigger challenge is often downtime, delays and getting back to normal operations. It’s during times like these that the value of having the right cover and the right advice matters. Contact us today at (03) 5382 0344 for a free, no-obligation quote.

What often gets overlooked during disruptions at home?When an insured event disrupts life at home, the focus is usually ...
25/03/2026

What often gets overlooked during disruptions at home?

When an insured event disrupts life at home, the focus is usually on fixing the immediate damage. But the flow-on details – temporary accommodation, additional costs or how long it takes to get back to normal are easy to miss.

It’s a reminder that home and contents insurance isn’t only about major disasters, but also about how well your cover supports you through the recovery. Contact us today at (03) 5382 0344 for a free, no-obligation quote.

Most people only look at their insurance when something happens. It might be after a nearby storm, a delay on site or an...
18/03/2026

Most people only look at their insurance when something happens. It might be after a nearby storm, a delay on site or an unexpected issue that disrupts plans.

That’s usually when the questions start...
- Are we covered?
- Who do we contact?
- What happens next?

Moments like these highlight why clarity around cover matters. A quick conversation can help clarify next steps at (03) 5382 0344.

Busy seasons aren’t just about higher workloads. They often mean tighter schedules, longer days and less room for disrup...
04/03/2026

Busy seasons aren’t just about higher workloads. They often mean tighter schedules, longer days and less room for disruption. When things are moving quickly, even a short interruption can have a flow-on effect - impacting timing, cashflow and the ability to keep work on track.

That’s where insurance plays a role. Not by preventing disruption, but by helping manage the impact when an insured event interrupts the work. Contact us today at (03) 5382 0344 for more info.

For many regional businesses, margins are tight and disruptions are costly. Downtime doesn’t just slow things down, it c...
25/02/2026

For many regional businesses, margins are tight and disruptions are costly. Downtime doesn’t just slow things down, it can affect cashflow, schedules and the ability to keep operations moving.

That’s why insurance isn’t about adding complexity. It’s about providing support when an insured event interrupts the work, so the business can stay steady and focused on what matters. This is something we see across many of the regional businesses we work with. Contact us today at (03) 5382 0344 for a free, no-obligation quote.

A farmer's guide to insurance. Every farm is different and so are the risks that come with it. Whether it’s crops, lives...
21/01/2026

A farmer's guide to insurance. Every farm is different and so are the risks that come with it. Whether it’s crops, livestock, machinery or people, farm insurance helps protect the parts of your business that matter most. Many farms are underinsured without realising it. We help you understand your risks, choose what to cover and make sure your sums insured reflect your farm’s true value. Contact us today at (03) 5382 0344 for a free, no-obligation quote.

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13 Darlot Street
Horsham, VIC
3400

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+61353820344

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