Michelle Batt has been an integral part of Country Wide Insurance Brokers for over 12 years. She started her career in reception and has since taken on various leadership roles, including Area Manager for the Wheatbelt South–Great Southern region in 2021. Recently, she was appointed Executive Manager, where she continues to drive the company’s growth and community engagement.

Living in the rural farming town of Narrogin, WA, Michelle is deeply connected to the farming lifestyle and her rural upbringing. She values the principle of ‘Live where you work to make a real contribution’, which reflects her commitment to her community. Michelle enjoys giving back through her voluntary roles in various school, cultural and sporting groups, strengthening her bond with the local area and its people.

At home, Michelle is supported by her husband and children, and she’s proud to raise her family in the same close-knit community she calls home.

With 25 years of experience in the financial and insurance industry, Bec Osborne is a highly skilled Insurance Broker specialising in the Agricultural and Ag-related industries. Her extensive background in agriculture, combined with her expertise in finance and insurance, enables her to stay ahead of emerging trends, including new technologies like autonomous systems and drones.

Throughout her career, Bec has built a reputation for her problem-solving skills, strategic thinking and strong communication. She goes above and beyond for her clients, continually striving to help their businesses grow and succeed.

Outside of work, Bec is passionate about netball. She’s been a dedicated member of her club, Flames, and was honoured with Life Membership in 2023 after 10 years of active contribution. She continues to play a key role in supporting her club and the wider association.

Fiona Kirk specialises in all things agricultural, with a particular focus on providing tailored solutions for farming and related industries. She is Tier 1 accredited in Insurance Broking and has recently secured a major achievement – insuring a historical ‘Huey’ helicopter for biosecurity work, adding a unique aspect to her broad expertise.

Fiona’s approach is grounded in building strong relationships and understanding the unique requirements of her clients. She believes that knowing her clients, customers and colleagues well makes it easier to find the right solutions to meet their needs.

Outside of work, Fiona is a self-proclaimed ‘wannabe farmer’. Over the past six months, she’s purchased a small herd of Highland cattle, turning her hobby farm into a growing passion. It’s her happy place, and each weekend brings new plans to expand her farm. While her kids once joked she’d become a crazy cat lady, Fiona now affectionately embraces the idea of being a ‘crazy cow lady’.

Living in her hometown of Wagin allows Fiona to balance her love for farming with her commitment to supporting the local community, where many of her clients are based. To her, it’s not just work–it’s a social lifestyle that ties her to the land and the people she serves.