Head of Insurance Business / Senior Partner

NFU Mutual; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Partner to run a ready-made insurance agency and drive business growth. The role combines strategic leadership with the opportunity to expand a loyal customer base. Ideal candidates will have a passion for agriculture and strong leadership skills, aiming for projected earnings up to £80k in the first year. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Uncapped earnings potential

Established client base

NFU Mutual training and support

Qualifications

• Relevant background in Insurance, Broking or Financial Services advantageous.
• Strong strategic sales leadership experience.
• Ability to build engaging client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a multi-million insurance business.
• Represent the Ulster Farmers' Union and advocate for local farmers.
• Drive sustainable business growth in the local community.

Skills

Visionary, strategic thinking

People leadership

Commercial acumen

Customer-first ethos

Interest in rural affairs or farming

Job description

Overview

A growth opportunity for strategic leaders

• Known internally as Senior Partner; AR/Appointed Representative of NFU Mutual
• Run your own business, a ready-made insurance agency with a loyal customer base
• A strategic leadership opportunity with new business potential in Commercial sectors
• Self-employed status with no capital investment required and uncapped earnings; up to £80k projected OTE year-one
• Advise on bespoke risk solutions with the support of NFU Mutual, the UK’s trusted insurer
• Represent the voice of the farming community as an advocate of Ulster Farmers’ Union.

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 national corporates through to local SME’s and sole traders.

As Senior Partner in the NFU Mutual Mourneview agency you’ll have the opportunity to lead and grow a fully operational, £multi-million insurance business. Together with the current Partners and team of staff based in the Downpatrick and Ballynahinch offices, you’ll play a pivotal role in preserving the agency’s core farming base, in addition to expanding its footprint across a diverse mix of commercial businesses, large and small.

Your experience as a strategic leader

This is a highly visible leadership role, requiring strategic foresight with operational engagement to drive sustainable business growth and secure enduring client relationships across the local farming and wider business communities.

Whilst a relevant background in Insurance, Broking or Financial Services would be advantageous, we’re looking for a strategic sales leader with the following transferable skills:

• Visionary, strategic thinking
• People leadership, ideally in a sales/client-facing capacity
• Commercial acumen with local/regional business awareness
• Customer-first ethos with engaging relationship-building skills
• A personal interest in rural affairs or farming / agriculture to represent the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) in the role of Group Manager.

UFU Group Manager

In addition to your self-employed role as Senior Partner in the NFU Mutual Mourneview agency, you’ll be employed by the UFU as Group Manager, placing you at the heart of your local farming community. With full backing from the UFU, you’ll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership to marketing and media.

Rewards and Support

As a self-employed Senior Partner in the NFU Mutual Mourneview agency, you’ll inherit an established and fully operational business without any up-front capital investment required.

From the moment you join you’ll benefit from:

• Uncapped income with projected on-target earnings up to £80k in year one. Your drive, vision and personal ambition are the only limit to your future income growth
• A ready-made, loyal client base with consistently high renewal rates
• 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 training and support services including sales, marketing, financial planning and so much more.

Apply Now: This is a unique leadership opportunity, combining the independence of self-employment with the stability of an established business model; and supported by the strength and reputation of NFU Mutual, one of the UK’s most trusted insurance providers.

Please note, due to extensive travel required to perform the role, applicants are required to have a valid UK driving licence.