NFU Mutual’s four agents who will lead the 30-strong Durham Districts team are: Andrew Cuthbertson, Emma Mitchell, Caroline Coatsworth and Claire Gilson. Situated in the mart complex, the new office will be staffed by members of the Durham Districts NFU Mutual team, who have other offices at Willington and Barnard Castle. NFU Mutual Durham Districts agent Claire Gilson said: “Today’s farmers are exceptionally busy and it will be more convenient for them to be able to deal with any matters face to face with our experienced farm team members while they’re already selling or buying livestock at the market. “Providing personal, local service to our members is the way NFU Mutual has always served its farmer members so we’re delighted to be opening this new unit at the place local farmers regularly visit. The Durham Districts NFU Mutual office team looks after the insurance needs of farmers, rural businesses and home owners in an area stretching across County Durham, parts of North Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear.