How to Lead with Balance in Insurance with Nick Turner, Group Chief Executive Officer at NFU Mutual
January 21, 2025
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Nick Turner, Group Chief Executive Officer at NFU Mutual, to discuss his journey from stacking shelves to leading one of the UK's major insurers, his philosophy of kind and commercial leadership, and why insurance is far more exciting than people think.
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Nick Turner, Group Chief Executive Officer at NFU Mutual.
Join them as they explore:
Join them as they explore:
- The origins and importance of insurance in modern society
- How NFU Mutual started and what makes it different as a mutual
- The diverse range of career opportunities in insurance
- Nick's journey from shelf stacker to CEO
- The evolution of his leadership philosophy
- The future impact of AI on the insurance industry
- Why insurance shouldn't be seen as a grudge purchase
Nick Turner is the Group Chief Executive Officer at NFU Mutual, bringing over three decades of expertise in board and executive roles. His work has helped shape organizations like the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Personal Finance Society. Under his leadership, NFU Mutual serves over 1.1 million customers with £2.5 billion in premium income, employing over 4,400 people directly and 2,700 through their agency network.
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