Darlington

Mike Blanshard

Senior Agent

As the Senior Agent I am here to help with your business and personal insurances. I joined the office in June 2007 after a varied career in agriculture. I am from a farming family background and have worked in the potato, arable, milk and livestock sectors in a number of senior roles gaining a wealth of agricultural experience to bring to this role. Please feel free to call to discuss your insurance needs.

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Becky Wright BA (hons) Dip CII

Agent

I have been with NFU and NFU Mutual since March 2002. As an agent of the business I am qualified for all lines of insurance but I specialise in commercial insurance, especially farming. I am responsible for the financial and regulatory obligations of the agency. In connection with the NFU, I am the County Durham contact for our Rural Police Liaison Group and attend quarterly meetings with the Durham police deputy chief constable.

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Sue Bloxsome

Office Manager

I have worked in the Darlington agency since June 2006. I currently support Mike and Becky in the running of the office and am happy to help with your accounts or general queries. I am also happy to help you with any NFU Mutual insurance alterations you would like to make to an existing policy and can provide you with a quotation for your car, commercial vehicle, home and lifestyle, property owners and horse and rider insurances.

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Amanda Leslie

Commercial Sales Executive

I have worked in the Darlington agency since August 2018 and can offer specialised support, advice and guidance to our commercial businesses.

I look after a number of businesses from a wide range of sectors and I appreciate the challenges they face every day from dealing with property or stock damage, to staff and the increasing threat of cyber-crime.

Please contact me for all of your business insurance needs.

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Jordan Johnson

Sales Adviser

I have worked for NFU Mutual since August 2016. With my interest and knowledge of the agricultural sector I can provide you with a quotation for your car, commercial vehicle, agricultural vehicle, horse & rider and home & lifestyle and property owners insurances.

Please contact me for a quotation.

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Karen Hall

Claims Manager/Customer Service Adviser

I have worked in the Darlington office since September 2002. My main role is handling all your claims both new and existing. I can provide you with a quotation for your car, commercial vehicle, home and lifestyle, horse and rider insurance, tradesman and property owners insurance. I am happy to help you with any alterations you would like to make to an existing policy and take payments for your new and existing policies.

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Jen Whitwam

Customer Service Adviser

I have worked in the Darlington agency since February 2014 after transferring from another office. I am happy to help you with any NFU Mutual insurance alterations you would like to make to an existing policy and can provide you with a quotation for your car, commercial vehicle, home and lifestyle and horse and rider insurances. I can also take payments for your new and existing policies.

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Linda Whittaker

Customer Service Adviser

I have worked in the Darlington agency since August 2017 having previously worked in insurance for over 20 years. I can provide you with a quotation, for your car, commercial vehicle, agricultural vehicle and home and lifestyle insurances. I am also happy to assist you with any alterations, renewals, take payments and discuss or update your new or existing policies.

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Jaime Peart

Customer Service Adviser

I have worked in the Darlington agency since January 2019. I am happy to assist you with any alterations, renewals, take payments and discuss or update your existing policies.

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Janet Matthew

Personal Assistant and Financial Services Coordinator

I have worked in the Darlington office since October 2009 and I assist Mike and Becky with their administration. I also coordinate the financial service activity for the agency and you can contact me to arrange an appointment to see NFU Mutual's Financial Adviser Ian Todd who can help you with many aspects of financial services including investments, pensions, life protection and inheritance planning.

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Ian Todd

Financial Adviser

Ian has over 20 years' experience in the industry. He advises on many aspects of NFU Mutual financial services including pensions and investment products.

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