Our team

Richard Buer
I have been running the Alton branch since 1991 having worked for NFU Mutual since 1987. I specialise in farming and commercial insurance and I am a self employed Agent of NFU Mutual.
Patrick Govier
I am Richard’s business partner having joined NFU Mutual in 2003. I am a graduate of Winchester University and hold a Diploma with the Chartered Insurance Institute. I have a rural background having lived on Exmoor.
Bruce Davison
I am your Financial Consultant and can advise on protection, pension and investment requirements. NFU Mutual Financial Consultants advise on NFU Mutual products and services and in special circumstances those of other providers.
Vicky Callingham
I am the Office Manager and I have many years of experience in all aspects of the business. I manage the day to day running of the branch and I am also Richard’s Personal Assistant.
Laura Stein
I am the Sales Executive and joined the Alton branch in 2003. I specialise in new business for Household and Small Businesses. I am also involved in organising the NFU events that we run from the office. In my spare time I enjoy taking part in rural pursuits.
Tori Hobbs
I deal with queries for new or existing non-business clients. I left Alton College in 2004 with 5 A-Levels and started working at the Alton branch in April 2008. I love to travel and in my spare time I take part in Motocross events.
Rachel Burchett
I concentrate on new personal or business policies for both new and existing clients. I worked for 4 years at Inter Group specialising in Travel & Pet insurance. I enjoy travelling in my spare time.
Kate Nash
I am a part-time accounts handler and co-ordinate the renewal of policies.
Kate Schofield
I deal with the new and existing non-business clients. I joined the Alton Agency in November 2010 after graduating from Sparsholt College with a BSc degree in Equine Science. I have two horses which take up the majority of my spare time!
Gina Hills
I joined the agency in May 2011 and I deal with new and existing non business clients. I gained a National Diploma in Equine Management in 2006 from Merrist Wood college, and I have a horse who I enjoy looking after in my spare time. I also enjoy track days and car club meetings.