Agriculture Lead

Date: Jun 4, 2026 Location: Company Brand: McLarens Purpose We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Agriculture - Lead. The opportunity: Reporting to the Head of Private Clients & Estates your overall responsibility will be to deliver on operational objectives, working closely with all other Specialist Heads of Practice, Product Heads and Client and Broker Development Leads. There will be a requirement to manage your own portfolio of claims and provide specialist and technical input on cases led by others. Key Accountabilities Strategy · In collaboration with your report line Head of Private Clients & Estates build a strategic plan to grow McLarens business in the Agricultural sector. · Working with Client and Broker Development Leads; understand our position with new, existing and target clients to help model the plan. Operational controls and process · Heads of Specialist Practices and Operational Heads; Review current Agriculture business and engage with this group to: -Ensure we have an identifiable proposition in all areas for the sector -Act as a technical trouble shooter -Act as a focal point for any sector specific enquiries -Through knowledge share, help train and mentor individuals -Work with the existing operational framework for efficient service delivery -Analyse and report on MI -Prepare the business and assist with surge management -Development and coordination of webinars / presentations -Collaboratively reduce longtail claims lifecycle -Keep abreast of developments in legislative, regulatory, advisory and guidance pertaining to agriculture -Keep updated and report on innovations and market trends in Agriculture -Work closely with our Liability and Forensic Accountancy teams -Thought leadership including training & articles -Continue to raise the profile of Resilience and Sustainability in the context of Agriculture -Develop / collaborate on technical bulletins Business development · Lead on Agriculture sector business development and thought leadership to promote, raise and develop McLarens profile · Achieve profitable growth of the McLarens Private & Estates Sector by: -Building relationships with all influential parties including key personnel in Insurers, MGAs, Local, Regional and National Brokers, Risk and Insurance Managers who underwrite Agricultural risks -Personally seek, secure and retain nominations through active management -Devise and support a UK model to enhance growth -Involvement in tenders and presentations as required -Through knowledge share, help train and mentor Insureds, Brokers and Insurers Case management · Manage your own portfolio, the profile of which will focus on Agriculture and all other Private Clients claims Experience and Qualifications · Minimum level of qualification – Agriculture Degree, preferably ACILA or progressing to attain · Excellent Communication and inter-personal skills · Strong stakeholder management including a proven track record of building strong working relationships, externally and internally, in the field of Agriculture · Personal pride in delivering outputs on time, with a focus on quality and communication, whilst managing multiple deadlines · A willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland is required as and when, so flexibility is a must · Excellent negotiation, decision making and problem-solving skills · The ability to prioritise effectively and deal with conflicting demands · Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently to self-manage work and time · Tenacious and driven #LI-YY1 #LI-Remote The workplace Since 1932, we’ve been who people turn to in tough times. That’s a huge responsibility. It’s also a huge opportunity. McLarens is a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local expertise. Our work spans industries and the globe. From disaster relief to aviation, engineering to natural resources, our people get everything they need to impact lives on a global scale. We take our development seriously and offer careers that empower our people to strive for bigger goals and reach new heights. And we’ve got the expertise to help them get there: our Loss Adjusters boast an average of over 20 years' experience. We’re building a culture where talent shines. Where ambition is everything. And people come first. It's your career, so why compromise? What Drives Us: At McLarens, our commitments shape every experience- for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. • Purpose: Positively impacting people and communities across the globe. • Progress: Excellence, expertise, and growth opportunities. • Place: Our culture of empowerment, support and belonging. The Benefits: Our people live by a shared set of values: Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Thought Leadership, and Accountability. Together, they contribute to an inclusive culture that will help you thrive. Here’s what else we offer: • Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-related incentives. • Development: Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth opportunities. • Wellbeing & Flexibility: Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work, flexible schedule where applicable). • Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries. • Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued. Individual progress, global purpose. It’s all here at McLarens. Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.