Insurance Advisor

Howden; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the UK is seeking an Insurance Advisor to join their Consumer & Local Commercial team. This role offers extensive training and the potential for career advancement. Candidates should have strong communication and problem-solving skills with a passion for building client relationships. The company emphasizes a culture of support and diversity, with various employee rewards and benefits.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Income protection for up to 5 years

Contributory pension scheme

Access to a Healthcare Cashplan

Discounts on gym membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

Access to discounted personal health policies

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Enjoy having conversations with people and building relationships.
• Able to create tailor-made solutions for unique clients.
• No previous experience required; on-site training provided.
• Passionate about the subject matter for best client solutions.
• Desire to succeed and advance within the company.

Responsibilities

• Join a successful team and receive full training on the job.
• Provide solutions to clients based on their unique needs.
• Participate in workshops and coaching for industry qualifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ambition

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 23,000 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 Advisor to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation, where you will be provided with full training on the job and the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications.

About you:

• You will enjoy having conversations with people, listening and building relationships as it’s important that we really get to know our clients and understand their requirements.
• You have awesome problem‑solving skills – all of our clients are totally unique, so we need to come up with tailor made solutions as we don’t have a "one size fits all" approach.
• You may currently be working in a sales role and are now looking for a career. We don’t require any previous experience as we offer on‑site training, workshops, coaching and will support you through industry qualifications.
• You will have a passion and entrepreneurial mindset. Many of our most successful business opportunities have come from team members with a passion for the subject – whether that’s equine insurance, campervans, motorhomes, classic cars, motorbikes, marine, fine art, etc. Loving what you do, means you will be knowledgeable, be able to build rapport quickly and be able to provide clients with the best solution.
• You will be ambitious. We promote within, everyone in a leadership position started out as an Insurance Advisor – We give you all the tools, all we ask from you is the desire to succeed.

Rewards:

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

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service
• A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:
• Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:

• 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 – 5% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits

• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work

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.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

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

Permanent