Insurance advisor

Function

As an insurance adviser, you’ll mainly be working within BOAR and will gradually build up your knowledge.

You:

• advises customers on their insurance needs;
• prepares quotations and follows them up;
• processes and manages insurance policies;
• maintains existing customer relationships;
• answers customers’ questions and looks for suitable solutions;
• welcomes customers who drop in at the office;
• builds a relationship of trust with your portfolio;
• works closely with colleagues, each of whom has their own area of specialism;
• is gradually taking on a broader role within the insurance sector.

New recruits start by learning the basics of BOAR. As you gain more experience, your range of responsibilities will expand. Ultimately, the aim is for colleagues to support one another professionally and for everyone to build up a broad knowledge of insurance.

Profile

You don’t need ten years’ experience to be eligible for this role. High-achieving school leavers with the right attitude are also welcome.

We are looking for someone who:

• works accurately and meets deadlines;
• is well organised and able to set priorities;
• truly puts customers first;
• gets a buzz from personal contact with customers;
• communicates effectively and welcomes customers with a smile;
• is keen to find out more about insurance and enjoys learning new things;
• is commercially minded, without being a pure ‘hunter’;
• takes the initiative and is not afraid to take responsibility;
• enjoys building long-term relationships;
• fits in well with a warm, family-like working environment.

Organisation

The office has a clear ambition: to become the leading partner for insurance and financial services in the Westhoek region. This ambition is being further developed from our base in Diksmuide, in collaboration with the offices in Houthulst, Veurne and Poperinge.

The mix of private and business clients ensures a great deal of variety. In addition, there is a strong connection with the agricultural sector, although the client base is not limited to this sector.

What really sets the firm apart? Personal contact. They don’t aim to be the cheapest, but they do aim to be the partner who is accessible and responds quickly. These days, responding within 24 hours is a key strength.

Offer

• A full-time role; a 4/5ths position is negotiable.
• A 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible working hours, with most colleagues starting at around 8.45 am.
• 20 days’ leave, plus bridge days when the office is closed.
• €8 meal vouchers.
• A group insurance policy paid for in full by the employer.
• A net payment.
• A cafeteria plan.
• Eco-vouchers.
• A company car may be available through a salary-for-benefits scheme, depending on the role and the remuneration package.
• You can take time off in lieu of overtime or have it paid out.
• Monthly team meeting with lunch.
• Regular extra activities, such as a summer drinks party and a Christmas drinks party.
• Annual team-building events, lunchtime walks, etc.

Are you the insurance adviser we’re looking for? Then apply now!