Insurance Advisor in Macclesfield

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, supported by 24,000 employees across 56 countries. 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, with full on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications.

About you: You will enjoy conversations with people, listening and building relationships to understand client requirements. You have strong problem-solving skills and can create tailor-made solutions. We look for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for the subject area, including interests such as equine insurance, campervans, motorhomes, classic cars, motorbikes, marine, and fine art. We promote from within and provide the tools and support needed to succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with clients through conversations, listen actively, and build relationships to understand their requirements.
• Develop tailor-made insurance solutions, recognizing that there is no “one size fits all” approach.
• Work with clients to provide the best insurance solutions based on their needs.
• Utilise on-site training, workshops, coaching, and support to pursue industry qualifications.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• No previous experience required; on-site training, workshops, coaching, and support through industry qualifications are provided.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients.
• Passion and entrepreneurial mindset; ambition to grow within the organisation; interest in insurance specialties (e.g., equine, campervans, motorhomes, classic cars, motorbikes, marine, fine art).
• Ambition to progress; ability to build rapport quickly and deliver client-focused solutions.

What we offer in return / Benefits:

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service.
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary and Income protection (income for up to 5 years due to illness or injury).
• Contributory pension scheme – 5% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
• Healthcare Cashplan with access to a variety of health-related benefits.
• Access to lifestyle and financial benefits (discounts on gym memberships, salary sacrifice schemes such as Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchases).
• Access to a range of insurance policies through Howden at discounted rates and to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts.

Reasonable adjustments: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to align roles with your needs, including flexible hours and hybrid working where possible. If your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will assist with 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.

Permanent: Howden began in 1994, grew to 23,000 people, and is a leading global insurance group managing $37bn of premiums. Our owners are the people who work in the business, supported by long-term partners who share our vision to build a lasting business. The owner’s mindset is embedded in our culture, with ownership of decisions, actions, and outputs by our people.