Protection Advisor in Slough

🚨NEW OPPORTUNITY‼️

Role: Insurance Broker / Protection Advisor

Location: London/Essex

Tenure: Full-Time | Hybrid

Proper Recruitment are delighted to be working with a growing brokerage in Essex, seeking a motivated Protection Advisor to provide tailored protection advice (Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection, Home/Buildings & Contents) to individuals, families and company directors. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, delivering outstanding service while helping clients secure financial peace of mind. This role is hybrid working role.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients to understand their protection needs, lifestyle and financial goals
• Provide whole-of-market or panel-based advice across Life, CI, IP and Home/Buildings & Contents insurance
• Prepare quotes, comparisons and clear recommendations aligned to client requirements
• Ensure full compliance with FCA/network guidelines and internal procedures
• Maintain strong product knowledge and keep up with industry changes
• Build long-term client relationships through exceptional service and timely follow-up
• Achieve and exceed personal and team-based sales targets and KPIs
• Maintain accurate records; submit applications via CRM and insurer portals
• Handle policy amendments, renewals and post-sale client queries

Requirements:

• 1–2+ years’ experience in insurance, financial services or protection sales (ideally advised)
• Strong knowledge of Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection and Home insurance products
• Excellent communication, rapport-building and objection-handling skills
• Target-driven, self-motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with FCA requirements and working in a regulated environment
• Confident using CRM systems and insurer portals
• CeMAP, R05 or equivalent qualifications (or ability to trade)

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with generous commission structure
• Access to high-quality, warm leads from established mortgage businesses
• Ongoing training, CPD and support from experienced team leaders
• Clear career progression and support towards industry qualifications
• Flexible working options (office-based/hybrid subject to experience)
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on integrity and customer outcomes
• Pension
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• HR & Wellbeing Services
• Company Events / Mentoring & Coaching
• Hybrid

Salary:

• £30,000–£35,000 base + commission [OTE £75,000+ First Year Rising to close to £100,000 Year 2]

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and apply.

Any enquiries can also be directed to info@proper-recruitment.com or by phone – 0208 057 4047