Insurance Advisor

London Insurance Life; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic insurance company in Shrewsbury seeks motivated individuals for a Client Engagement role. Candidates will engage with clients to provide tailored insurance solutions, enjoy training, and grow within the company. No prior experience is needed as comprehensive training is provided. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with a passion for unique insurance products. This position offers a supportive work culture and numerous benefits including 22 days holiday and comprehensive medical coverage.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Income protection for up to 5 years

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare Cashplan access

Gym membership discounts

Commission-free insurance products

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enjoy conversations with people and build relationships to understand client requirements.
• Passion for unique insurance products like equine, motorhomes, and fine art.
• Desire to succeed and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to provide tailored insurance solutions.
• Participate in training and workshops to enhance skills.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to meet unique client needs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ambition

Job description

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.

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

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

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

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 are committed to providing reasonable accommodations 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.

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 you get set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Permanent