Published on July 18, 2026
LONDON AND MELBOURNE: 17 July 2026 – Artes Specialty and Mobius Insurance have become Foundational Sponsors of ForestFit, reinforcing their long-term commitment to Australia’s forestry industry and the businesses it supports.
The sponsorship builds on the success of the Artes Commercial Harvesting proposition in Australia distributed through Mobius Insurance and reflects a shared belief that supporting specialist industries extends beyond providing insurance products. Developed specifically for the forestry sector, the proposition combines specialist underwriting expertise, Lloyd’s-backed capacity and local market knowledge to address the unique risks faced by forestry contractors.
By becoming Foundational Sponsors of ForestFit, Artes and Mobius are investing in an initiative that promotes continual improvement, stronger governance and enhanced workforce capability across Australia’s forestry sector.
ForestFit recently launched its new technology platform and Forest Services Portal, further strengthening its nationally accredited Forest Services Standards and Certification Scheme. The initiative helps forestry businesses enhance their management systems, better manage operational risks and demonstrate continual improvement across safety, environmental and business performance.
Chris Thomas, CEO of Artes Specialty, said:
“Insurance is not simply a response when something goes wrong; it is an investment in protecting people, assets and operations.
We’ve always believed that specialist industries deserve specialist insurance, but they also deserve long-term partners who recognise and support good risk management. ForestFit shares that philosophy, by encouraging continual improvement and helping businesses strengthen the systems that underpin safer, more resilient operations.
Becoming a Foundational Sponsor reflects our commitment to supporting Australia’s forestry industry beyond insurance and investing in its long-term success.”
Tom Richards, Director of Mobius Insurance, said:
“Working closely with Australian forestry contractors and brokers, we’ve seen first-hand the investment businesses are making in safer equipment, new technology and stronger operating practices.
Supporting ForestFit is a natural extension of our partnership with Artes. By backing an organisation that promotes higher standards and continual improvement, we’re helping support an industry that is becoming increasingly professional, resilient and sustainable.”
Dionne Olsen, CEO of ForestFit, said:
“ForestFit is built on continuous improvement. Our role is to keep strengthening the Forest Services Standards and Certification Scheme so forest service businesses can enhance their own systems, manage critical risks more effectively and demonstrate measurable progress over time. The credibility of the accredited Scheme provides confidence in the integrity of the ForestFit Standards, while independent certification gives growers, workers and the broader supply chain confidence in the capability, governance and performance of certified businesses.
We’re delighted to welcome Artes and Mobius as Foundational Sponsors. Their support reflects a shared commitment to raising standards across the forestry sector and investing in the long-term success of the businesses and people that make the industry what it is.”
Since entering the Australian market, Artes and Mobius have continued to expand their specialist offering, launching dedicated insurance solutions for commercial loggers, contractors’ plant and equipment, and crane and rigging operators. Supporting ForestFit represents the next stage in that journey, reinforcing a shared belief that helping specialist industries thrive means recognising investment in people, technology and continual improvement—not simply responding when losses occur.