Phone lines closed
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
Ballyclare
1B The Square Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB
Visit today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Welcome to the NFU Mutual East Antrim Agency based in Ballyclare. If you are looking for a friendly, professional insurance service that puts you first, then please give us a ring.
NFU Mutual
Ian Kernohan - ACII Chartered Insurance Practitioner
Senior Agent
Ian has been the Senior Agent in Ballyclare since 1999 prior to taking on the exciting role of managing the East Antrim agency which includes both the Ballyclare and Larne offices. Ian specialises in the agricultural and commercial insurance markets and take pride in what sets NFU Mutual apart from our competitors by putting the customer first and providing a personal local service. Ian also takes a keen interest in the family farm where they have beef, sheep and renewable energy enterprises.
Joyce McConnell – BSc Agric Hons
Assistant Agent
Richard Lee – DIP CII
Assistant Agent
Laura Evans – Cert CII
Assistant Agent
Laura graduated from University of Ulster with a BSc (Hons) Business Management in Practice. She has joined the Larne agency with 15 years' insurance experience, specialising in commercial, farm and equine insurance. Laura looks forward to building relationships with the clients in the local area and providing a high level of service.
Karen Agnew
Agency Manager
Karen graduated from Newcastle Upon Tyne in 2007 with a BA (Hons) in Marketing and Management. She started in the Larne Agency in 2008 and now as Agency Manager assists in the general running of both the Ballyclare and Larne offices and accounts. Karen is more than happy to assist customers with their motor, personal and commercial insurance needs.
Lorraine Craig
Financial Services Co-Ordinator and Administrator
Florence Bones
Claims and Insurance Administrator
Maureen Jones
Insurance Administrator
Joanne Horner Cert CII
Insurance Sales Executive
Elaine Johnston
Insurance Sales Executive
Elaine has worked for NFU Mutual since 2011 and joined the Ballyclare office in 2019 after having worked in the Magherafelt and Ballymena agencies previously. With a wide insurance experience Elaine is able to set up motor, personal and business policies for a range of industries.
Thomas Armour
Insurance Sales Executive
Thomas has worked for NFU Mutual since February 2018 and joined the East Antrim Agency in September 2020 after having worked in the Coleraine and Magherafelt agencies previously. Thomas is licenced in all NFU Mutual motor and personal policies and can provide you with a quotation, process policy changes and help in processing your renewal documentation.
Sam Ayre
Financial Services Executive - Investments, Pensions and Protection
Gary Coogan
Financial Adviser
Gary handles all financial services within the agency and is happy to discuss your financial matters either in the office or in the comfort of your home. He has many years of experience within the financial services industry and firmly believes that the personal approach that NFU Mutual offers really makes us stand out from competitors.
Ed Patterson
Risk Management Surveyor
Ed is based in Northern Ireland and works closely with the Ballyclare and Larne offices to provide health & safety/risk management advisory service to all customers. This can range from a basic risk audit through to a full monthly advisory service for larger customers. Ed believes our products and services are excellent value and you can rest assured that they are done professionally, taking the pressure off you so that you can run your business more efficiently.