Reading

Tigi joined the Reading office as our branch manager in September 2016, from his previous role with A J Gallagher. With over 20 years in the insurance industry, Tigi brings a broad range of experience of all insurance products. He assists primarily with commercial clients and looking at new business opportunities for risk management and our financial products coupling this with the day to day running of the team. Tigi also holds the position of group secretary to the National Farmers Union in the local area where he enjoys meeting and assisting the local members and being their voice in the community. Outside of his day job, Tigi enjoys family life with his two daughters. His hobbies include cycling and football.

David has been with the Reading office since 2011, starting as a Customer Support Adviser before moving to Office Manager and now stands as Assistant Branch Manager. David oversees the day-to-day running of the office together with dealing with both new and existing commercial and farming clients. David can also discuss our financial products and risk management services with you. David enjoys travelling and the vast majority of sport, in particular cricket and football.

Samantha has been with the Reading office since July 2014 and became our interim Office Manager in January 2018, and is licensed in our motor and household products, together with our commercial package product. She started working in insurance for a local broker twenty-five years ago, therefore brings a wealth of experience in the industry to the role and can assist our customers in a variety of areas. Samantha enjoys walking, gardening and growing plants for family and friends. She also enjoys antique hunting and has a love of Formula One motor racing.

Trevor has been with the office since July 2007, and is the longest-serving member of the team in Reading, meaning his knowledge of our customers and the local area is second to none. He has thirty years of experience in the customer service industry (which, he assures us, he started in very young!) and is able to answer any queries regarding all of our insurance products. Outside of work, Trevor enjoys mixing family life with his beloved Reading Football Club, of which he is a season ticket holder.

Caroline has been with the office in Reading for eight years, and is fully qualified to deal with most areas of the business. She combines this with her role as the office accountant, providing our customers with any assistance or information they may need in that area of the business.

Janet has been with the Reading office since August 2016 and has a fantastic wealth of knowledge in the insurance industry. Janet can deal with our motor, personal and equine products, whilst also booking appointments for our commercial customers to see David and Tigi. Janet is also part of our renewals team, assisting customers to ensure their cover is correct.

Sarah joined the office in May 2015, arriving from a background in retail. Sarah is part of our new business team and deals in all of our products, in particular our Bespoke home insurance product. Sarah also looks after our Financial Adviser’s diary and can discuss your financial services needs with you. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys making and decorating cakes and ran her own business for a short time. She also enjoys travelling and taking on the odd art and craft project.

Steph joined the office in August 2017 from a background in other financial products and is part of our new business team. Steph can assist in all of our products, in particular commercial insurance. She is also a big part of our financial services team and would be happy to discuss protection, investments and pensions with you. Outside of work, Steph enjoys keeping fit and travelling.

Ross is an NFU Mutual Financial Adviser and will be delighted to visit you and offer expert advice on aspects of financial planning.