Insurance Advisor

Howden; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Income protection

Pension scheme – 4% employer, 5%员工, 未来

Healthcare Cashplan

Gym discounts

Job summary

Howden is actively seeking an Insurance Agent to join the growing New Business Team at Highworth Insurance. This role focuses on developing new client relationships, negotiating terms with insurers, and advising clients on suitable insurance solutions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with introducers and Directors to achieve objectives. You should have a passion for excellent customer service, a track record in building insurance relationships, and the ability to listen actively to

Qualifications

• Experience developing and building relationships within the Insurance sector.
• Passion for excellent customer service and winning new clients.
• Experience in negotiating terms and premiums with insurers.
• Ability to question effectively and be an active listener to understand client requirements and advise on products.

Responsibilities

• Drive new client acquisition and work with introducers and Directors to meet objectives.
• Negotiate terms and premiums with insurers.
• Understand client requirements and advise on suitable products and solutions.

Skills

Relationship development

Customer service

Negotiating terms

Active listening

Learning mindset

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative – doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we’re using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.

We are actively looking for an Insurance Agent to join our growing New Business Team at Highworth Insurance. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful arm of the business and develop your experience and career within High-net-worth and Non-Standard Insurance. You will be responsible driving new clients and working closely with introducers and Directors to achieve objectives.

About you:

• You will have experience developing and building relationships within the Insurance sector.

• You must have a passion for excellent customer service and winning new clients.

• You will have experience in negotiating terms and premiums with insurers

• You will have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions – thinking about client needs and referring identified opportunities

• You are willing to learn, as every day will be different

• You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions – thinking about client needs and referring identified opportunities

Rewards

We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer:

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service

A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:

• Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen

• Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury

• Contributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025

• Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits

Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:

• Discounts on gym membership across the UK

• Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase

• Access to discounted personal health policies – Critical illness, private medical, dental plans

• A range of insurance products available commission free, including home, motor, travel and specialist vehicles

• Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts

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What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent