Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
IFA Protection Consultant

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Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share, or full-time basis.
Location: Swindon Office (Hybrid Working) – with office presence flexible dependent on location.
Closing date for applications: 20th July 2026
The opportunity:
We’re looking for enthusiastic and engaging candidates to join our Distribution team. Experience is a bonus but is not mandatory to be successful in this role; please talk to us if you want to know more.
This exciting opportunity is to be a Telephone Protection Consultant (BDM) within Zurich’s ambitious Distribution team. You will initiate, develop, and maintain productive relationships from your own panel of intermediary (adviser) firms. You’ll do this primarily through structured sales calls and virtual meetings. As this role is a targeted role, you will enter the current and competitive sales and distribution remuneration scheme.
What will you be doing?
- Be part of a supportive, fun, and challenging team with ambitious growth targets
- Create, develop, and manage relationships remotely with intermediaries to promote Zurich’s protection products and services, ultimately growing our market share
- Demonstrate an understanding of how an intermediary business works: their current position, future aspirations, and how Zurich can partner with them
- Develop your understanding of our industry and adviser marketplace
- Maintain product knowledge and apply this during your conversations
- Contribute to the overall performance of a large growing organisation.
What are we looking for?
- An energetic, impactful candidate with the desire to succeed in a supportive but challenging environment
- Experience in the industry or similar role is a bonus but it's not mandatory to be successful.
- The ability to communicate effectively, meeting the individual needs of each adviser and ultimately, our customers
- Confidence to network and successfully build relationships via remote contact
- Ability to cope with varying workloads and priorities
- Effective organisational and planning skills
- Someone who is self-motivated and goal-oriented
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What will you get in return?
Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance, and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday, alongside a range of other flexible benefits.
You can find out more about our wide range of employee benefits on our website.
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet.
With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee: to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic, and to develop the skills needed for our future.
If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment where your creativity, ideas, and contributions are recognised and rewarded, Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our culture:
At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard, and respected.


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Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness. We’re proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.
We’ve created an environment that places real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social, and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow, and develop the skills needed for the future.
We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. Together, we’ve supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time.
Your application:
We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
As an inclusive employer, we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to recruitment@uk.zurich.com.
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