Kerry to help farmers protect businesses

Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual has appointed Kerry Hogan to the role of assistant group secretary, based at its Plymouth branch.

In her new role Kerry will provide expertise to help commercial and farming customers protect and develop their businesses.

Kerry joined NFU Mutual 13 years ago and has risen through the ranks to her current role as Agent and NFU Assistant Group Secretary.

Kerry said: “Having started my career at the Plymouth branch of NFU Mutual back in 2005, I was incredibly excited when the role of assistant group secretary came up. As a business partner in Plymouth I understand the challenges of running a successful rural business and am very much looking forward to getting stuck in.

“This is a great opportunity, and I looking forward to working with our customers – many of whom have insured with NFU Mutual for generations – to help them protect their businesses in today’s challenging business environment”.

Kerry will specialise in larger commercial clients, retail, farming and estates sectors, and will work alongside

‘I understand the challenges of running a rural business’

Plymouth’s senior agent, Jo Young, who also has extensive experience in the commercial and farming sectors.

Chris Roberts, Regional Manager for NFU Mutual South West, said: “We’re an insurer with over 100 years’ experience insuring farm and rural businesses and have a hard-earned reputation for providing excellent customer service.

“Kerry’s appointment reinforces our Plymouth team and will enable the branch to further develop our strong relations with farms and businesses to protect them from the impact of storms, floods, fire, theft – and many more perils.”

Kerry has experience supporting farm businesses and represents NFU Mutual at many farming events. She has also got ‘hands on’ farming experience including working on a large dairy farm.

The NFU Mutual Plymouth branch is also expanding its work within the community and local industries. It plays a key part in promoting farming and is a headline sponsor of the Devon Life Food and Drink Awards 2018.

The Plymouth branch specialises in rural insurance covering Plymouth, Dartmoor and the surrounding areas, to Tamar Valley into South East Cornwall.

Kerry Hogan

To speak to an expert at NFU Mutual Plymouth, call 01752 696101 or find out more at www.nfumutual.co.uk/branches/plymouth/.