Insurance Advisor

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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 New Business 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:

• We are seeking individuals with a demonstrated track record in sales and securing new business from any sector.
• You should possess a strong mindset and a passion for delighting and winning clients.
• We offer on-site training, workshops, coaching and will support you through industry qualifications.
• 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 will have a passion and entrepreneurial mindset.
• 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.
• 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 – 5% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
• 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 a range of insurance policies through Howden at discounted rates.
• Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts.

What do we offer in return?

• A career that you define.
• At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type.
• 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 at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.
• 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.