Our people
Paula Saxon
Current role: Agriculture Product Lead
Industry experience: 15 years in agriculture insurance underwriting.
New business or renewals?: I love both.
Beyond the desk: I am not a farmer but being a true Yorkshire girl, spent two days recently, training with the Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling Guild and have a certificate to prove it.
"Ask me about...": The future of farm underwriting at Victor.
Deborah Paciukanis
Current role: Underwriting Manager
Industry experience: 20 years in agricultural insurance both from a broking perspective and underwriting.
New business or renewals?: A little bit of everything!
Beyond the desk: My folks are farmers (beef and arable) so I grew up on the family farm getting stuck in to whatever job was needed and still help out when needed.
"Ask me about...": Alongside my role as underwriting manager I am also a development underwriter, therefore ask me about developing your agricultural account in 2026 or opening up an agency with Victor.
Caron Pressdee
Current role: Senior Underwriter
Industry experience: 20+ years underwriting farm combined insurance.
New business or renewals?: I tend to focus on renewals but can also quote your new business.
Beyond the desk: Never worked on a farm but the different types of farming activities and diversifications undertaken is what keeps the industry interesting and challenging.
"Ask me about...": My hobbies.
Matt Wollacott
Current role: Underwriter
Industry experience: 7 years in agricultural insurance underwriting
New business or renewals?: New business.
Beyond the desk: Developed an interest in farming after spending two days at Bishop Burton College attending an agriculture overview with hands on experience.
"Ask me about...": New business.
Our people
Amy Goldsbrough
Current role: Underwriter
Industry experience: 4 years in agriculture insurance underwriting and 8 years in insurance, ranging from client services, operations support and claims technician within an insurer and loss adjusters.
New business or renewals?: Focus solely on new business.
Beyond the desk: My first introduction to the agricultural world was during my experience working on a macadamia nut and sweet potato farm in rural Australia. Following this, I began my career in the insurance industry.
"Ask me about...": Our new business appetite.
Amanda Smith
Current role: Underwriter
Industry experience: 16 years in agriculture insurance underwriting.
New business or renewals?: Renewals.
Beyond the desk: As a lover of nature and the outdoors, I love a countryside walk although I stay away from the livestock!
"Ask me about...": Existing business.
Katy Burrough
Current role: Underwriter
Industry experience: More than 5 years in agriculture insurance.
New business or renewals?: Renewals.
Beyond the desk: Married to both the farm and the farmer.
"Ask me about...": My deep understanding of agriculture risks in the South West, shaped by extensive experience working alongside farmers across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, both inside and outside insurance.
Adam Stephenson
Current role: Underwriting Assistant
Industry experience: 2 years in agriculture insurance as an Underwriting Assistant.
New business or renewals?: Focus on renewals and process tasks.
Beyond the desk: I am a rower striving to make it on the GB team.
"Ask me about...": My experience as an athlete.