Partner - Commercial & Farming Insurance Business

NFU Mutual Melton Mowbray; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earning potential

NFU Mutual training and support

Job summary

NFU Mutual Ballymena invites you to become a self-employed Partner and lead a high-performing agency with full NFU Mutual backing. You’ll drive new business growth while protecting an existing SME/Commercial client base, with strong renewal rates.

In partnership with UFU and agency staff, you’ll manage a growing client portfolio, recruit and develop staff, and benefit from uncapped earning potential linked to performance.

Qualifications

• Direct work with SME or commercial clients, blending new business development with client management.
• People management experience with performance and staff development responsibility.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach to lead through others within an agency leadership team.
• Excellent planning and organisation to manage priorities and commitments.
• Strong commercial awareness to understand business performance and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth for SME/Commercial clients and expand the portfolio.
• Build lasting relationships and tailor insurance solutions with NFU Mutual backing.
• Lead and develop agency staff, supporting performance and growth.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver results and strengthen market presence.

Skills

SME / Commercial client development

People management

Relationship building

Leadership through others

Planning & organisation

Commercial awareness

Job description

Turn your insurance success into business leadership

• Join an established insurance business and help shape its future success
• Drive new business growth and expansion of an SME/Commercial client portfolio
• Build lasting relationships and create tailored insurance solutions with the full backing of NFU Mutual
• Uncapped earning potential linked to business growth.

This vacancy is referred to internally as INSURANCE AGENT & UFU ASSISTANT GROUP MANAGER

NFU Mutual Partner Opportunity in Ballymena

Join the thriving agency of NFU Mutual Mid & West Antrim as a self-employed Partner and help shape the next phase of growth for a successful £multi-million local business. With the support of experienced business partners and agency staff, you’ll help protect the agency’s impressive 95% renewal rate while driving new business growth.

Key to your success will be the continued expansion of the agency’s SME/Commercial client portfolio, targeting a diverse range of businesses, from manufacturing to motor traders.

About You

We’re looking for an ambitious commercial lines insurance professional operating in a client-facing capacity. Specifically, you will bring:

• Successful track record of working directly with SME or commercial clients, blending new business development with client management and account growth
• People management experience, with direct responsibility for the performance, development and support of staff
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage clients, colleagues, business partners and wider stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and the ability to lead through others while working effectively as part of an established agency leadership team
• Strong planning and organisation skills, enabling you to manage competing priorities, follow through on commitments and deliver on time
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand business performance, assess opportunities and make sound strategic decisions.

We’d also like to know about any personal interest in or connection to farming, agriculture or the local rural community, given the agency’s farming heritage.

You’ll need to be based within commuting distance of the Ballymena office and hold a valid UK driving licence, as regular travel is required to visit clients and attend meetings and events.

UFU Assistant Group Manager

Alongside your main role as a self-employed Agent of NFU Mutual, you’ll also hold a separate employed position with the Ulster Farmers’ Union as an Assistant Group Manager. This will place you at the heart of the local farming community, helping to arrange meetings and events, recruit and retain members, and keep them informed about agricultural policy. You’ll have the full backing of the UFU, including access to expert advice and specialist support.

Rewards and Support

Required

You’ll inherit an established and fully operational business with no up-front capital investment required. From day one, you’ll benefit from:

• A self-employed income linked to the agency’s performance, with uncapped earning potential as the business grows. First-year income projections will be discussed with successful applicants.
• A ready-made, loyal client base with an average of 9 in 10 customers choosing to renew their policies with NFU Mutual.
• Our commitment to set you up for success and help you along the way. 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 more.

Vacancy managed by Stephan Papantoniou