Partner Farming and Commercial Insurance Business
- NFU Mutual
- Full Time
- Preston
Job Description
A growth opportunity for commercial leaders
At NFU Mutual, we've built our reputation on, and succeeded in, the agricultural sector. From this respected platform we're now leveraging our heritage and expertise to protect a wider portfolio of non-farming commercial clients, from large £multi-million Corporates through to SME's and sole traders.
As Partner in the Preston, Blackburn & Chorley NFU Mutual Agency, you'll join a successful and established business with fantastic growth opportunities in all areas of insurance. Hugely respected within the local community, you'll work with three experienced Partners and a knowledgeable team to support a diverse range of customers in a highly successful business.
For more complex or unusual requirements, you'll have the support of the NFU Mutual Wholesale Broking and Outplacement team, who'll go out to the wider insurance markets to create bespoke insurance solutions for new and existing clients.
This is a self-employed opportunity that comes with a loyal client base with renewal rates of over 95%; prospects of significant and sustained new business growth; plus, the support and backing of one of the UK's most trusted insurers.
Your experience and commercial flair
Supported by experienced Partners, you'll be part of the agency leadership team. You'll have:
NFU Group Secretary
The National Farmers Union (NFU) represents the voice of agriculture up to the highest levels, on both national and international platforms. For more than 110 years, the NFU and NFU Mutual have enjoyed a close relationship, working together to provide a first-class service to the farming and wider rural community.
As an NFU Group Secretary you'll play a major role at the heart of your local farming community. You'll champion the interests of local farmers, arrange local meetings and events, recruit and retain members and keep them up-to-date on agricultural policy. With full backing from the NFU, you'll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership to marketing and media.
Combining your duties as an NFU Group Secretary with your work as an Agent of NFU Mutual gives you the chance to make the most of new opportunities for your agency, as well as introducing what the NFU and NFU Mutual have to offer to a wider audience. The roles are intrinsically linked.
Rewards and support
As a self-employed Partner and Agent of NFU Mutual, your earnings are based on the performance of the agency, you'll have a 1st year estimated OTE of circa £80k with genuine prospects for growth. However, this is a self-employed opportunity with a difference. Unlike most business ventures which demand start-up funding or venture buy-ins, our model requires zero upfront capital investment.
In addition, as a Partner of the Preston, Blackburn & Chorley NFU Mutual agency you'll benefit from:
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This is a 'best of both worlds' opportunity, balancing the flexibility of self-employment with the backing of an already successful team and NFU Mutual, a hugely respected insurance business.
If you're interested in this Agent opportunity, please submit your application as early as possible. Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
