Insurance Advisor

Job Description

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. Thats what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability,volunteering - youll 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 rightby 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, were using our skills, knowledge, and networks tomake a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.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, where you will be provided with full training on the job and the opportunity to gainindustry recognised qualifications.About you:

• You will enjoy having conversations with people, listening and building relationships as its 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 dont have a "one size fits all" approach
• You may currently be working in a sales role and are now looking for a career. We dont 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 thats 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:We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, thats why we offer:

• 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 - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025
  • 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 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

Our Culture: People FirstWeve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts - based in London, with direct access to the worlds biggest insurance market. Were still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance toour clients. But now, were local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values havent changed since day one, when weset out to create a company grounded in:* An employee-ownership model * Aligned external investors* The trust and integrity born of friendship* Expertise* IndependenceOur focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employeeownership model sets us apart in the market. Its created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where were driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention.Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better - and thats better for everyone.Diversity & InclusionAt Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation,marital status or family circumstances.Permanent