NFU Mutual’s Aberdeen City and Shire office has announced the expansion of its commercial services and the appointment of a new partner.

In the last year, the agency had doubled its staff to17 and in January, Sarah Law joined as partner with a lead responsibility in the farming sector. She previously worked as a business development manager in the oil and gas industry, bringing with her a wealth of experience in commerce and as a farm owner, and understanding of the needs and challenges faced by rural customers.

Other appointments at the agency include new business development manager, Warren Vale, who will focus on the successful growth of the business by increasing the number of new commercial customers joining the agency.

He is joined by commercial account executives, Emma Ross and Lynn Batham, also appointed in the last year to complement the existing team of commercial account handlers.  

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The Aberdeen City and Shire agency was formed in 2022 following a merger to create a brand new combined office based in the Thainstone Centre, near Inverurie, allowing it to better serve its NFU Mutual and NFU Scotland members across a wider geographical region.

Stephen Hepburn, lead partner at NFU Mutual Aberdeen City and Shire, said: “This is a very exciting time for us as we see the merged office go from strength to strength, with not only the appointment of Sarah Law as partner, but the doubling of staff in less a year and an ever-growing commercial team.

“There is a demand for sound business advice when it comes to insurance, especially post-Covid and as we face the ever-growing risks around cyber security. Customers are facing so many challenges so sitting down with an agent and discussing the risks to your business is crucial - now more than ever.”