Insurance Advisor

Howden; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Bury St Edmunds seeks an Insurance Advisor to join their Consumer & Local Commercial team. This role involves engaging with clients, tailoring insurance solutions, and receiving on-the-job training to gain industry-recognised qualifications. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and problem-solving skills. The opportunity offers a diverse and progressive career path.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Healthcare Cashplan

Gym membership discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• No prior insurance experience required; on-site training provided.
• Ambitious and open to progression; many started as Insurance Advisors.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their requirements.
• Tailor insurance solutions to meet unique client needs.
• Provide support to clients in various insurance sectors.

Skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Adaptability

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people around the world. We have pushed the boundaries of insurance and operate as a powerful international team of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. We value culture, work/life balance, career progression, sustainability and volunteering, and we work to drive change at Howden.

With a no-limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Our collective power helps us change the insurance narrative by doing right by our clients and using insurance to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. We’re involved in pro bono work and initiatives such as insuring COVID-19 vaccine development and de-risking the carbon market.

We are actively looking for an Insurance Advisor to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation where you will receive full on-the-job training and support to gain industry-recognised qualifications.

About you:

• You enjoy conversations with people, build relationships, listen, and understand client requirements.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and can tailor solutions for unique client needs.
• You may be transitioning from a sales role; no prior experience is required as we offer on-site training, workshops, coaching and support through industry qualifications.
• You have a passion and entrepreneurial mindset, with interests across areas such as equine insurance, campervans, motorhomes, classic cars, motorbikes, marine, fine art, etc., enabling you to build rapport and provide the best solutions.
• You are ambitious and open to progression; many leaders started as Insurance Advisors and were developed internally.

Rewards:

We offer:

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Core benefits focused on health and financial protection:
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary
• Income protection for up to 5 years in case of illness or injury
• Contributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5%/5% in April 2025
• Healthcare Cashplan for health-related benefits

• Access to lifestyle and financial benefits:
• Discounts on gym membership across the UK
• Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase
• Discounted Howden insurance policies and access to retailer discounts

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. Howden values diversity and seeks individuals who share our values:

• Success comes from trying something new
• Support for each other in daily moments and big challenges
• A commitment to making a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to align roles with your needs. In addition to common adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can accommodate flexible hours or hybrid working where possible.

If you’re excited by this role but unsure if it’s the right fit, please apply. If your profile matches the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner to learn more.