Partner - Farming Insurance Business in Highland, Thurso

For aspiring leaders in the north of the Highlands.

• Self-employed leadership opportunity based from Thurso or Dingwall office.
• Benefit from a fully operational business with a significant renewal book.
• Engage with local farming and business communities across the Scottish Highlands.
• Create bespoke insurance solutions with the support of NFU Mutual.

At NFU Mutual, we’ve built our reputation on, and succeeded in, the agricultural sector. With a value of £15 billion to the UK economy, agriculture is an ever-evolving sector and we’re focused on developing our place within the sector even further. As one of three Partners responsible for this dual site agency, you’ll be at the heart of a thriving business rooted in the local rural economy. A business that’s built its reputation on providing first-class insurance solutions to a range of customers and businesses across the stunning Scottish Highlands.

You’ll play a key role in nurturing existing customer relationships as well as prospecting and developing new ones. This is a self-employed business opportunity with absolute customer focus and the support of one of the UK’s largest insurers.

Your experience as an aspiring leader: This is a unique opportunity suited to those in a customer-facing role who thrive on developing and managing long-standing, trusted relationships with a range of contacts, from farmers to company directors.

Core skills include:

• Sales management / new business development
• Account management / client relationship management
• People management
• Strong customer ethos with a dedication to customer care

Insurance experience isn’t necessary. More important for success is your connection to the Farming & Agri economy. We want to see a passion for the Caithness community and all things rural.

Group Secretary, NFU Scotland (NFUS): One of the other aspects of this opportunity is your role as the local Group Secretary for the NFUS. With support from the two existing Group Secretary partners in the Thurso and Dingwall agency, you’ll be the collective voice of the Union, bringing the agriculture community together and sharing best-practice and policy updates. With full backing from the NFUS, you’ll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership numbers to marketing and media. In this role you’re supporting the needs of the farming community and opening doors to future business opportunities for your agency.

Rewards and support: As a self-employed Partner and Agent of NFU Mutual, your earnings are based on the performance of the agency. 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 NFU Mutual Dingwall & Thurso agency you’ll benefit from:

• A ready-made and loyal customer base with a renewal rate of 95%
• Uncapped earnings with projected income of £60k in year one alone. Your drive, vision and personal ambition are the only limit to future earnings potential.
• Our commitment to set you up for success and help you along the way too. Whilst it’s your business to run, you’ll have access to a host of NFU Mutual support services including sales, marketing, financial planning and so much more.

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.