Acres Insurance Brokers was founded with a single aim: to provide farmers, private estates, and commercial enterprises in the rural sector with the independent insurance advice and customer service they deserve.

Established in 2018 by Nigel Wellings, who previously founded and ran Farmers and Mercantile Insurance for 22 years, Acres draws on decades of experience in agricultural and rural insurance. Nigel’s co-directors, Georgie Spencer and Rollo Parsons, bring over 50 years combined expertise across agricultural, rural, and commercial markets, making the team true specialists in their field.

All our directors share a passion for farming and the countryside, with direct farming connections and strong commercial interests. Frustrated by large corporates prioritising their own interests over clients, they built Acres around a simple principle: putting the client first.

We continually develop our agricultural and rural services, while expanding support for commercial enterprises connected to the countryside. In 2025, we launched a dedicated private client division, strengthening our ability to provide tailored protection for high-net-worth individuals.

At Acres, we pride ourselves on understanding the fine print in insurance policies – often complex and confusing – and explaining it clearly for the client. Knowing what a policy does and does not cover is just as important as the coverage itself.

We work 100% for the client, not the insurer – a distinction that sets us apart in our sector. In a period of rapid change, having the right insurance cover has never been more critical, whether for businesses or high-net-worth individuals.

Our goal is simple: provide the right cover, backed by friendly, proactive service, while remaining competitive in the market.