IRT Insurance was founded in 1977 by Quentin Wallace – who also founded IRT (International Racehorse Transport) five years earlier – and was originally called Wallace Livestock Insurance Agency. Our qualified staff combine decades of experience with an on-going, specialised knowledge in the fields of both bloodstock and insurance, to provide clients with an unrivalled service.
It is the ability to understand all aspects of the horse industry, and appreciate each individuals client’s needs and concerns that make IRT Insurance an integral part of the Australian equine industry, not just another insurance company. All IRT Insurance plans are backed by the underwriting of Canopius US Insurance, Inc. which are a global specialty (re)insurer with business lines in Property, Casualty, Professional, and Specialty with operations in Australia, Bermuda, Singapore, the UK, the US, Malaysia (Labuan) and China (through Lloyd’s China).
Anthony Bongiorno
(Breeder & Racehorse Owner, Vic)

If you are looking to insure your horses, I can think of none better than IRT Insurance. Their claims handling is the best I’ve experience in 47 years of breeding horses. I thoroughly recommend Cheryl Dods as a Senior Account Manager, for the professional manner in which she managed my recent claim.

Andrea Beatty
(Owner & Breeder, NSW)

“I am a small Breeder. IRT have always looked after me as if I was important! They care. From the little guys like me to the biggest. I have insured with them and travelled horses internationally for almost 20 years. Superb service. Wherever my horses and I have been in Oz and Europe”

Alexis Hellyer
(Grand Prix Dressage Rider, QLD)

“IRT Insurance looked after the insurance of Bluefields Floreno for WEG 2018 and most recently the insurance of a young Hanoverian horse imported to Australia. They made it all very simple and easy”

Andrew Goulopoulos
Fitzwood Pty Ltd (Racehorse Owner & Breeder, VIC)

“Great attentive and personalised service”

Domenic Romanelli
(Racehorse Owner, VIC)

“I have insured my horses with IRT Insurance for many years.  They have always serviced me professionally and in a pragmatic manner. Most importantly should something unfortunate occur they have acted swiftly and with my interests in consideration.”

Phil Wells
(Bloodstock Agent, VIC)

“We use the team at IRT for all our local and international horse insurance. They provide us with no fuss instant cover at highly competitive prices and we have found them the best company to deal with.”