Vale of York Agency - Thirsk office

Units 6 & 7 Concept Court, Allendale Road, Thirsk, YO7 3NY

Call us: 9am-8pm
01845 522 337

Visit us: 8:30am-5:30pm

  • On-site parking
  • Meeting room space

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

David Palmer

David Palmer BSc (Hons) Dip CII

Senior Partner & 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…

Matthew Cliff BCS (Hons) Cert CII

Partner & NFU Group Secretary

After gaining his degree in geography and geology from the University of Liverpool, Matthew moved into the insurance world. Now with over 14 years’ ex…

Jenny Dawson

Jenny Dawson BSc (Hons)

Partner & 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…

Paul Tyrrell

Financial Adviser

Paul has worked in financial services for over 25 years, giving advice to individuals, partnerships and limited companies. He can help you ensure you…

Elliot Readman Cert CII

Commercial Insurance Adviser

Elliot joined the agency in the summer of 2018 with knowledge of commercial insurance from his family background in property. He can advise on commerc…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Joanne Boldy

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…

Leah Hare

Insurance Adviser and Marketing Executive

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…

Mabel Porter

Insurance Apprentice

Mabel joined the agency in January 2024 as an insurance apprentice and works out of our York office. She is able to help you with all motor queries an…

Hazel Sedman

Account Handler

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…

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 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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