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
Essex South
25 Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford Business Park, Chelmsford, CM2 5LB
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
NFU Mutual
Our team
Frank Thorogood
Agent
Frank’s background is rooted firmly in the farming industry. Having grown up on the family farm near Chelmsford, he ran his horse feed production and supply company for over a decade. Having sold that and passed control of two side businesses to his wife, he took a year studying an MBA, followed by two enjoyable years as a farming consultant. Frank is responsible for running the agency alongside Sian in addition to looking after new and existing farm and commercial clients. He is also the NFU Group Secretary for South Essex.
Sian Williams
Agent
Sian has worked in the insurance industry for 30 years, advising commercial clients on their insurance needs within a variety of industry sectors. In addition, she has fulfilled a number of managerial roles and is past President of the Insurance Institute of Chelmsford and South Essex. Sian is responsible for running the agency alongside Frank and will also be looking after new and existing farm and commercial clients.
Chris Lewis
Local Business Adviser
Chris has worked for the South Essex agency for 4 years. He is primarily focussed on meeting potential commercial customers to discuss the extent of our product offering and providing bespoke proposals to suit their individual requirements.
Vicky Zarzecki
Office Manager
Vicky has worked for NFU Mutual for 17 years and has been at the Essex South agency for 8 of these. She ensures the smooth running of the office and has a full knowledge of all our products and services and is your first contact point, if Frank and Sian are not available.
Carol Lawrence
Account Executive
Carol has worked for NFU Mutual for 9 years and is a local business adviser, meeting clients face-to-face to review their insurance programmes. She specialises in commercial insurances, motor, home and Bespoke (high net worth policies).
Sarah Ashton
Sales Manager and Life Lead Co-Ordinator
Sarah ran her own equestrian estate for over ten years. In addition, she has over 15 years insurance experience. She has responsibility for our Customer Service and Sales Team, together with first point of contact for life/investment services.
Liam Cosgrove
Insurance Adviser
Liam is part of our main office team and deals with motor and home enquiries for both new and existing customers as well as commercial business renewals.
Samuel Jones
Insurance Adviser
Sam is part of our main office team and deals with motor and home enquiries for both new and existing customers as well as commercial business renewals.
Andy Smith
Insurance Adviser
Andy is part of our main office team and deals with motor and home enquiries for both new and existing customers.
Vincent Mear
Claims Manager
Vincent has been dealing with claims for three decades. He is here to assist you in all matters claims and works with both you and your regional claims colleagues to ensure a timely, effective and fair claims settlements.
Louise Lepley
Accounts Controller
Louise's role within the office is to deal with the customer payments, invoices and client account queries.
Carla Livermore
Contact Manager
Carla is part of our sales team and works closely with Chris Lewis. She is responsible for our contact management strategy and is in contact with our commercial prospects.
Rob Bright
Risk Management Consultant
Rob advises our clients on NFU Mutual risk management services which can help with their health and safety requirements.
Rachel Johnston
Financial Adviser
Rachel is an NFU Mutual Financial Adviser who can be contacted via the office or direct on 07791 714456. She is available for a financial review on life assurance, pensions and investments.