FUW INSURANCE SERVICES APPOINT TWO NEW AREA OFFICERS IN POWYS

The treasurer of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) and a farmer's wife have been appointed new area officers in Powys by the Farmers' Union of Wales.

Fifty-one-year-old David Powell, of Y Fan, Llanidloes, was made RWAS' joint honorary treasurer in 2004 and honorary treasurer three years later. He will cover Radnorshire for FUW Insurance Services.

Farmer's wife Julie Phillips, 30, of Upper Chapel, Brecon, was a Lantra administrator for eight years before joining the FUW. She will cover Breconshire.

Mr Powell was employed by HSBC Bank since leaving school and was their senior commercial manager, based at Llandrindod Wells, before he joined the FUW.

FUW business development director Emyr James said both appointments will boost the union's image in Powys and give further support to the good work of the union's county executive officer Aled Jones.

"FUW Insurance Services are now insurance brokers in their own right. We use a panel of agricultural insurance providers to ensure members receive the best possible protection at a competitive price.