Insurance Advisor in Shrewsbury

Overview

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.

With 24,000 employees across 56 countries, we collaborate as an international team.

We focus on culture, work/life balance, career progression, sustainability and volunteering, and we aim to drive positive change in the world through our skills and networks.

We are actively looking for an Insurance Advisor to join the Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful organisation, with on‑the‑job training and support to gain industry‑recognised qualifications.

About you

• You enjoy conversations, listening and building relationships to understand client requirements.
• You have strong problem‑solving skills and can tailor solutions to individual clients.
• You may be in a sales role and are seeking a new career path; prior experience is not required as we offer on‑site training, workshops, coaching and support through industry qualifications.
• You have a passion and entrepreneurial mindset.

Opportunities have arisen from subject interest (e. g., equine insurance, campervans, motorhomes, classic cars, motorbikes, marine, fine art) and you can build rapport quickly to provide the best solutions.

• You are ambitious and open to progression; many leaders started as Insurance Advisors and are promoted from within.
• Rewards
• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Core benefits for 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 – 5% employer and 5% employee contribution; Healthcare Cashplan; access to lifestyle and financial benefits (discounts on gym membership, salary sacrifice schemes including Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car Leasing, Technology purchases); access to discounted personal health policies (critical illness, private medical, dental).
• A range of insurance products available commission‑free (home, motor, travel, specialist vehicles).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support outside of work.

What we offer in return

At Howden, we value diversity and believe success comes from brave individuals who try new things.

We support each other in daily moments and big challenges, and we are committed to making a positive difference at work and beyond.

We provide reasonable adjustments to align roles with needs, including flexible hours or hybrid working where possible.

If you’re excited by this role but unsure, apply and we will discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Note: not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations.

Company background

Permanent Howden began in 1994 with three people and a dog.

We now have around 23,000 colleagues and are a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums.

Our owners are the people who work in the business, supported by long‑term minority growth‑equity partners who share the vision to build a durable business.

The owner’s mindset is embedded in our culture; our people take ownership of their decisions, actions and outputs, and we work together to drive the business forward for everyone’s benefit.

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