Insurance Advisor

2117GB00 A-Plan Holdings (Unlimited); Altrincham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance (up to 4x salary)

Income protection (up to 5 years)

Pension scheme (5% employer)

Healthcare Cashplan

Salary sacrifice: travel insurance

Cycle to work

Car leasing

Technology purchase

Discounted policies

Retail discounts

Job summary

Howden is seeking an Insurance Advisor to join the Consumer & Local Commercial team. The role includes on-site training, workshops, coaching and support toward industry qualifications, with a pathway to a rewarding career within the organisation.

You will build relationships, understand client needs and craft insurance solutions, with no prior experience required. A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and strong communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for insurance.
• Able to build rapport quickly with a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients through conversations, listening and relationship building.
• Analyse individual client needs and craft tailor-made insurance solutions.
• Provide ongoing client support, including post-sale follow-up and re-assessment of coverage.
• Meet and exceed sales targets by promoting Howden insurance products.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to share best practices and improve product offerings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Entrepreneurial mindset

Rapport building

Problem solving

Job description

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We push the boundaries of insurance and collaborate as an international team of over 56 countries with 24,000 employees. Our culture, which focuses on work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, and volunteering, keeps employees loyal to the company for years.

About the Role

We are looking for an Insurance Advisor to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. The successful candidate will receive full on‑site training, workshops, coaching and support through industry qualifications, and will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career within the organisation.

About You

You will enjoy having conversations with people, listening, and building relationships to understand their unique requirements. You possess strong problem‑solving skills and can devise tailor‑made solutions rather than a “one size fits all” approach. While we do not require previous experience, we value an entrepreneurial mindset, ambition, and a passion for the subject matter—whether that be equine insurance, campervans, motorhomes, classic cars, motorbikes, marine, fine art, or other niche areas. Motivated, rapid rapport builders who can deliver the best solutions to clients are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients through conversations, listening and relationship building.
• Analyse individual client needs and craft tailor‑made insurance solutions.
• Provide ongoing client support, including post‑sale follow‑up and re‑assessment of coverage.
• Meet and exceed sales targets by promoting Howden insurance products.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to share best practices and improve product offerings.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for the faculty of insurance.
• Able to build rapport quickly with a diverse client base.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Core benefits: Life Assurance up to 4x salary, income protection up to 5 years, contributory pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Healthcare Cashplan and a range of discounted health benefits.
• Salary sacrifice schemes – travel insurance, cycle to work, car leasing, technology purchase.
• Access to Howden insurance policies at discounted rates and hundreds of high‑street retailer discounts.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure the position aligns with your needs, including software, IT, office setup, flexible hours, or hybrid working where possible. Not all positions can accommodate changes to hours or location, and you should discuss options with your Recruitment Partner.

About Howden

Founded in 1994 with just three people, Howden now has 23,000 employees and manages $37bn of premiums. Our ownership model places employees at the centre, encouraging ownership of decisions and actions. We strive for an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact.