Associate Partner - Insurance Sales/NFU Group Secretary

Job Description

The NFU Mutual agency networkNFU Mutual is an award-winning insurance and financial services business offering high-quality products and services to a range of customers, from individual policyholders to major businesses.Through our exceptional personal service and honest advice, we develop long-standing relationships with our customers and retain on average 95% of our business each year. We are proud to have a network of more than 300 agencies across the UK. Our agenciesare run by self-employed Agents who enjoy a unique opportunity to build, lead and grow successful local businesses, typically in partnership with one or more other Agents.NFU Mutual Agent opportunity in New ForestAs a Partner in the New Forest Agency youll have the opportunity to run and develop an existing business in partnership with the current Senior Agent in the NFU Mutual Agency network.Highly respected within the local business community, our New Forest Agency provides a solid foundation for you to build on. Well known locally, the agency team has a loyal customer base and provides services to an attractive mix of farming and non-farmingbusinesses.Building on the success of the agency youll drive new sales and business growth for both private clients and businesses across the wider commercial market, whilst maintaining the high levels of service our existing customers have grown to expect.Whether youre developing a relationship with a high-net worth client or sitting in a boardroom discussing an acquisition with a CEO, youll appreciate the issues your customers are facing and give them the support and advice they need.About youReady to be your own boss, you relish the opportunity to create business plans and implement strategies that provide a professional and personal service to a range of customers, from high-net worth clients to farmers and commercial businesses.An excellent communicator, youre great with people from a wide range of backgrounds and can easily spot opportunities and develop new business. A strong and professional leader, youre a confident influencer whos used to motivating a team.Collaborative, positive and supportive, you know how to recruit, reward and develop a strong team to help you achieve your ambitions whilst ensuring all relevant regulations and standards of compliance are met.You may have knowledge of insurance or finance, but as our existing Agents come from a broad range of backgrounds, its more important that you know how to use your entrepreneurial flair and clear vision to grow your business.NFU Senior Group Secretary or NFU Group SecretaryThe 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 afirst-class service to the farming and wider rural community.As an NFU Group Secretary youll play a major role at the heart of your local farming community. Youll 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, youll 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. Theroles are intrinsically linked.Rewards and benefitsAs an Agent of NFU Mutual and a Partner with the existing Agent in the NFU Mutual Agency network, youll be joining an established business in an existing office, so wont need to make any up-front capital investment.As a self-employed Agent, youll have a 1st year estimated OTE of up to £85k with genuine prospects for growth. Your drive, vision and personal ambition are the only limit to your future earning potential.This unique self-employed opportunity gives you the autonomy to grow an existing business with the backing of a major organisation whilst enjoying the freedom of being your own boss.As well as investment support, youll also have access to a full range of courses at our dedicated Training Academy; including sales, business and finance planning, team recruitment and NFU Mutual products. Well also support you to gain your Chartered InsuranceInstitute certification.How to applyIf youd like to know more about a self-employed Agency role within the NFU Mutual Agency Network, please call Steve Coldicottin confidence on or email