Vale of York Agency - Thirsk office
Units 6 & 7 Concept Court, Allendale Road, Thirsk, YO7 3NY
Vale of York Agency - Thirsk office
Units 6 & 7 Concept Court, Allendale Road, Thirsk, YO7 3NY
About Vale of York Agency - Thirsk office
Our team
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David Palmer BSc (Hons) Dip CII
Senior Agent & NFU Group Secretary
David has over 25 years' experience with the agency in Thirsk, combine this with managing a 100-acre arable farm just north of Thirsk, he has both the…
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Jenny Dawson BSc (Hons)
Agent & NFU Group Secretary
After studying Agriculture at Newcastle alongside David Palmer, Jenny joined the NFU Mutual agency network straight from university. Now a farmer’s wi…
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Matthew Cliff BCS (Hons) Cert CII
Agent & NFU Group Secretary
With over 20 years’ insurance experience, Matthew became an Agent in the Vale of York Agency in 2015. He specialises in helping both our farming and n…
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Elliot Readman Cert CII
Agent
Elliot joined the agency in 2018 and became an Agent in 2025. He specialises in Commercial and Bespoke Home Insurance as well as introducing NFU Mutua…
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Clare Jones
Financial Services Coordinator
Clare introduces financial planning services in the agency, from pensions to protection. Clare worked in the regional service centre for eight years p…
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Colette Grace Ward
Insurance Adviser
With 15 years’ experience in the Vale of York agency, Colette is an expert in personal and motor insurance. Moving from rural Ireland over 30 years ag…
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Emma Sidgwick (BSc Hons)
Insurance Adviser
Living and growing up on a farm Emma fully understands our customer’s needs. Gaining a BSc Hons degree in Equine Science from Bishop Burton College an…
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Jessica Brown
Renewal and Insurance Adviser
Jess can assist with your farm and personal insurance. Being a farmer’s daughter, Jess grew up on a farm so she is perfectly placed to fully understan…
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Vicky McDonagh
Insurance and Claims Adviser
Vicky joined the agency in 2017 after working in the regional office for over 20 years. She can assist you with all your claims requirements. In her s…
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Jen Midgley BSc (Hons)
Insurance and Claims Adviser
After completing her degree at Leeds Met, Jen worked on the family farm (pig and arable) until she started her role in the agency in 2012. Her persona…
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Rosie Gatenby
Renewal and Account Executive
Rosie has grown up farming. From livestock to arable farming Rosie has the experience and knowledge to assist the Agents here with the renewals of our loyal customers helping to ensure we have your needs protected.
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Fiona Moss
Insurance Adviser
Fiona joined the agency in 2008 after gaining her A Level in Business Studies. Fiona works out of our Thirsk office and can assist you with your perso…
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Alison Thompson
Insurance Adviser and Account Handler
Alison is a farmer’s daughter who grew up on a local livestock farm and attended Bishop Burton College. Coupling this with over 20 years’ experience a…
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Joanne Binnington
Compliance and Development Manager
Joanne joined the Vale of York agency at the end of 2020. Previously she worked as a high street bank manager and has a strong understanding of the re…
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Dan Asher
Commercial Insurance Adviser
Dan comes from a commercial background in previous roles before joining the agency in the summer of 2023. After studying at the University of Liverpoo…
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Hazel Sedman
Account Handler
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Emma Reilly
Claims and Insurance Adviser
Emma joined the agency in 2023 and can help you with all personal and motor polices, she can also assist you in the unfortunate event of a claim. Emma…
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Ruby Brooke
Insurance Adviser
Ruby joined the agency in 2025, after completing her accounting and finance with business degree, she can assist you with your personal insurance. Ruby likes to spend her free time with friends and family
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Lucy Wilkinson
Insurance Adviser
Lucy joined the agency in 2025 after studying International Business Management at Oxford Brookes. Lucy is a keen horse rider, and enjoys playing polo. When not riding you’ll find her walking woodland with her Viszla.
NFU Mutual Financial Advisers advise on NFU Mutual products and selected products from specialist providers. When you contact us we'll explain the advice services we offer and the charges. Financial advice is provided by NFU Mutual Select Investments Limited. Inheritance Tax advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Risk Management Services are provided by NFU Mutual Risk Management Services Limited and are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority.
P D A Palmer, J J P Dawson, M R Cliff & E J Readman is an appointed representative of The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited. And an introducer to NFU Mutual Select Investments Limited, a member of the NFU Mutual group of companies.
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