Financial Service Sales News

Benefits packages 'important to many employers'

23 December 2011 15:17:23

More than eight out of ten employers are keen to provide their workplace with sick pay which is above the statutory minimum.

Furthermore, over two-thirds of employers are keen to pay their staff something for up to a year as part of a benefits package.

These were two key findings of a new Unum and Personnel Today study which involved questioning a series of HR professionals.

When it comes to the types of benefits packages offered, almost eight out of ten employers made sure death in service or life insurance were available to staff, while around six out of ten provide private medical insurance.

Jack McGarry, chief executive of Unum UK, was keen to note though: "Over three-quarters of employers provide death in service/life assurance to their employees. However, employees are three times more likely to be unable to work due to illness or injury than to die during their working lives."

The research comes as the Office for National Statistics has highlighted that staff in sales jobs work an average of 36.3 hours a week today - shorter than any other time in the past 20 years.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

UK firms 'facing a skills shortage'

31 August 2011 15:07:27

Firms across the UK are facing a shortage of skills as they aim to find the best candidates to fill vacant roles, a new report reveals.

Finding people to fill positions in financial companies is particularly difficult at the moment, according to the results of the Robert Half Global Financial Employment Monitor, which shows that 67 per cent of respondents are finding it either challenging or very challenging to find skilled professionals for certain roles.

The poll also found that 56 per cent of managers said they are at least somewhat concerned about retaining their staff in the coming year – an increase on the 45 per cent seen last year – while 54 per cent of employers are concerned about the threat of losing top performers.

Dr Phil Sheridan, from Robert Half UK, said it is clear that some markets are in a state of transition at the moment.

"[There are] reported difficulties finding skilled staff and a growing concern among senior executives of how best to hold on to their star performers. Finding and retaining skilled professionals has become increasingly challenging," he noted.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK’s major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA’s and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Wayne Bly

Financial services staff 'expecting a pay rise'

17 May 2011 15:26:37

Staff in the financial services sector, including those in sales jobs, are expecting to earn more this year than they did in 2010, the latest industry survey has revealed.

Research carried out by Marks Sattin shows that the average financial services professional expects to earn an additional £4,900 in 2011, marking an increase in optimism and business in the sector.

Overall, professionals believe they will earn a 13.5 per cent salary increase this year, following the eight per cent increase seen last year.

It follows the publication of a report by the Association of Executive Search Consultants as part of its first quarter report shows that seven out of ten senior executives are currently looking for a new role, marking a seven per cent rise on the data recorded in the final quarter of 2010.

There is particularly high activity in the technology and financial services industries, with a significant boost in searchers since the end of last year.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK’s major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFAs and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Nikki Barrister

Financial services sales recruitment to rise

08 March 2011 16:02:50

The number of people being hired to fill sales recruitment roles and other positions in the financial services sector will rise in the second quarter 2011, according to the latest industry report.

A study carried out by Manpower reveals that the majority of private sector organisations expect to boost their recruitment in the next three months, leading to a "balancing" of the jobs market.

Mark Cahill, managing director at the analyst, said that people aged under 25 should note that there are "real opportunities" to be had within financial services, including sales jobs.

"These new jobs are not the high rolling stereotypical bankers. They are overwhelmingly back office and support positions - which are the engine room of any large organisation," he explained.

The report also revealed that organisations in the manufacturing industry have reported positive hiring intentions for the fifth successive quarter.

It comes after research carried out by InterQuest suggests that a downturn in public sector business is being "more than offset" by the private sector, with trading increasing and companies expanding, particularly in financial services.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK’s major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA's and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Nikki Barrister

Private sector growth 'offsetting public sector cuts'

09 February 2011 13:46:54

Growth in the private sector is comfortably helping to offset cuts in the public sector, according to one organisation.

Research carried out by InterQuest suggests that a downturn in public sector business is being "more than offset" by the private sector, with trading increasing and companies expanding.

Gary Ashworth, executive chairman of the organisation, told the Recruiter that financial services in particular is experiencing a boost.

"While we have, as anticipated, seen a decrease in public sector work, this has been more than offset by the growth of private sector business, particularly financial services, and that positive trend has continued into 2011," he added.

It comes after Steve Huxham, chairman of the Recruitment Society, said that many recruiters will be inundated with demand from applicants in the near future, particularly in sectors such as financial services, and they therefore need to be ready for the influx.

His comments were supported by figures form Monster, which revealed that there was a sharp rise in the number of applicants for financial services jobs, including sales recruitment positions, in January compared with the same period in 2010.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK’s major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA’s and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Nikki Barrister

Recruiters 'need to plan' for increased demand

07 February 2011 14:30:17

Sales recruitment organisations and other firms in the sector need to plan for an increase in demand for job candidates, according to one expert.

Steve Huxham, chairman of the Recruitment Society, said that many recruiters will be inundated with demand from applicants in the near future, particularly in sectors such as financial services, and they therefore need to be ready for the influx.

His comments follow the publication of a report by Monster which showed that there was a sharp rise in the number of applicants for financial services jobs in January compared with the same period in 2010.

Mr Huxham said that recruiters need to be capable of handling increased demand, however, or have a strategy in place to outsource this process if necessary.

"If you aspire to be a successful recruiter, then volume shouldn't make a difference one way or the other. If you're saying you're overwhelmed, then plan for it. A lot of that can be outsourced," he added.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK's major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA's and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Nikki Barrister

IT and engineering 'best for job prospects'

27 January 2011 12:49:45

The sectors with the best chances of gaining permanent employment positions are IT, financial services and engineering, according to a new survey of graduates.

A poll carried out by Milkround.com found that graduates believe there is a greater chance of being hired into permanent employment in these sectors, which may include sales recruitment, than in industries such as the arts and media.

Accounting and banking were also regarded by students as providing good employment prospects, said Milkround.com spokesperson Mike Barnard, with a third 35 per cent of those surveyed stating this.

"The state of the graduate jobs market has been widely discussed since the credit crunch. There are continued signs that the graduate jobs market is improving, but until Britain is in a strong financial position, the situation can change very quickly," he explained.

It comes after a study carried out by High Fliers noted that is vital that the UK's graduates have work experience if they are to enhance their chances of gaining employment, such as in sales recruitment.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK’s major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA’s and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Nikki Barrister

Financial services workers 'may switch jobs'

21 December 2010 15:21:26

Workers in the financial services sector may be inclined to switch jobs if their expectations of bonuses are not realised this year, a new report has suggested.

According to a study by Astbury Marsden, 48 per cent of workers in the sector, which may include sales recruitment staff, will consider switching positions if their Christmas bonuses are underwhelming.

In addition, 45 per cent of financial services employees believe their bonus will be higher this year following last year's reductions.

Jonathan Nicholson, managing director at the firm, said that financial services employers could see "unprecedented levels" of staff attrition in early 2011 if expectations are not met.

"Bonus discussions are always potentially volatile affairs. Mass dissatisfaction over bonuses could be the spark that ignites thousands of job searches in January," he predicted.

Meanwhile, recent figures compiled by Morgan McKinley revealed that vacancies in financial services were up nine per cent in November this year compared with the same period in 2009.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK's major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFAs and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Wayne Bly

Financial services recruitment 'is on the rise'

15 December 2010 13:26:10

The number of people being employed in financial services jobs, which includes those in sales recruitment, continues to rise, the latest report shows.

Figures compiled by Morgan McKinley revealed that vacancies in financial services were up nine per cent in November this year compared with the same period in 2009.

In addition, the number of people looking for new jobs in the sector rose by 22 per cent, the report showed.

Andrew Evans, managing director at Morgan McKinley, said that he also expects the number of people being recruited into jobs in the sector to rise this month, when compared to last year.

The report additionally revealed that the average salary for new workers in the financial services sector rose by six per cent in November, compared to October.

Recently, Stephen Pearce, director of KennedyPearce, told Recruiter that double the number of candidates are currently entering the financial services sector compared with a year ago as confidence returns.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK's major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFAs and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Wayne Bly

Financial services sector 'is booming'

07 December 2010 15:46:34

The financial service sector is currently enjoying a boom period, according to one sector expert, which bodes well for those looking for sales recruitment opportunities in the industry.

Stephen Pearce, a director of KennedyPearce, told Recruiter that double the number of candidates are currently entering the sector compared with a year ago, with one of the biggest challenges currently finding the right people for the job.

According to the expert, most of the banks scaled back their teams "significantly" during the credit crunch and recession and now need to recruit.

His statement is backed up by recent eFinancialCareers.com research which showed that all but one of the 22 sectors spanning the UK financial services industry saw vacancies increase by at least 23 per cent in the last year.

"Banks are turning to recruitment agencies to fill senior positions in London because this is the only way to secure the right talent," Mr Kennedy told the website.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK's major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA’s and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Wayne Bly

Finance and accounting sectors 'predicting rising revenues'

12 November 2010 12:46:23

The majority of organisations in the finance and accounting sectors are predicting increased revenues in the coming months, according to a new industry report.

A poll conducted by Poolia also found that there is expected to be an increase in the number of new staff being taken on by companies in this sector in the coming months, including sales recruitment candidates.

The survey showed that 57 per cent of firms predict revenue growth in 2011, while 40 per cent expect an increase in projects in the new year and over 30 per cent anticipate growth in headcount.

According to London Business School professor Lynda Gratton, speaking at the launch of phase two of the Future of Work plan recently, there will be many changes in the type of skills that will be needed by recruiters in the coming months.

She predicted that sales recruitment organisations and other recruiters will increasingly be looking for candidates with a "deep" skill set in the months and years ahead.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK’s major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA’s and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by John Oak

Staff engagement 'must occur at a local level'

11 November 2010 16:00:47

Staff in the sales recruitment sector must be engaged at a local level if companies and the employees themselves are to truly benefit.

That is the opinion of Kate Brown, HR director for organisational effectiveness at global insurance firm RSA, who told delegates at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) conference that the sector faces a "massive challenge".

According to the specialist, the key for many firms in the coming months will be to build an emotional attachment through engagement - something which may prove difficult in the insurance sector.

She noted: "I believe you can't have group-wide engagement strategies. It has to be locally owned. The issues people have in China or Columbia are very different to those in the UK or Ireland."

The recent HR Outlook, published by the CIPD, found that 41 per cent of HR professionals rate employee engagement as one of the top three priorities for the year ahead, while 38 per cent opted for performance management and reward.

With consultants dedicated to Insurance Sales, Aaron Wallis have relationships with many of the major Insurance employers and recruit Insurance Brokers, Risk Managers and corporate sales professionals. For Insurance Sales Recruitment services visit: www.aaronwallis.co.uk

Posted by Nikki Barrister

Half of accountants 'planning a job move'

17 September 2010 15:18:32

Half of all accountants have revealed that they are considering changing jobs in the next 12 months, according to a new poll.

The survey, carried out by Careers in Audit, shows that, out of more than 600 accountants, half of them admitted to being in the process of looking for a new job, with this set to rise to three quarters in the next six months.

According to the research, nearly four in ten accountants felt they missed out on a promotion because of the recession, and are now eager to forge ahead with their careers.

The majority of accountants are very satisfied with their profession, however, with eight out of ten likely to remain in the sector for the rest of their career.

"There might be a new job afoot, or even the prospect of working in a new country, but a vast majority still view the accountancy profession as the best career path for them," the report states.

Earlier this month, accountancy body ICAEW and accountants Grant Thornton compiled a study for the second quarter of 2010 which revealed that UK financial services firms are expecting to employ a greater number of workers in the coming months.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK's major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFAs and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by John Oak

Financial services pay 'is on the rise'

14 September 2010 11:44:23

The rate of pay for financial services staff has risen considerably in 2010, particularly over the summer, new figures have suggested.

According to statistics from Astbury Marsden, junior staff have benefitted the most in recent months, with some employees seeing their wages rise by as much as 20 per cent.

Jonathan Nicholson, managing director at Astbury Marsden, said that junior financial services staff are catching up with seniors as companies begin to accelerate out of the recession and reward workers with pay rises reflecting their efforts.

"Up to now the big jumps in pay created by the recovery have gone to the more senior staff," he noted.

A recent survey among financial services firms carried out by Reed showed that demand for new staff remained steady among most companies in August and even increased in some organisations, despite the summer usually being a quiet time for recruitment in the sector.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK's major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA's and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by John Oak

Confidence continues to rise in financial sector

10 September 2010 15:54:54

Confidence is continuing to rise in the financial services sector as more jobs are created throughout the industry, according to the latest report.

A poll conducted by services provider Giant Group shows that optimism in the sector, particularly among those in IT jobs, has risen considerably in the last few months.

When asked which sector of the economy would create most IT jobs over the next 12 months, the biggest proportion of staff said the financial services sector.

This is in comparison to a similar study carried out at the same time last year, when only 14.8 per cent of workers believed that the financial services sector was the best place for growth.

A recent survey among financial services firms carried out by Reed showed that demand for new staff remained steady among most companies in August and even increased in some organisations, despite the summer usually being a quiet time for recruitment in the sector.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK's major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA's and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Wayne Bly

Demand for financial services jobs 'on the rise'

06 September 2010 14:42:05

There has been a rise in demand for jobs in the financial services sector in recent months, with small and medium-sized businesses especially optimistic about their prospects for the rest of 2010, it has been claimed.

A new survey among financial services firms carried out by Reed shows that demand for new staff remained steady among most companies in August and even increased in some organisations, despite the summer usually being a quiet time for recruitment in the sector.

Martin Warnes, the managing director of Reed, said the figures are "quietly encouraging" for the economy as a whole, particularly as 49 per cent of firms say they will be employing new staff by the end of 2010.

"It seems that overall confidence, particularly in the services sector, has been slowly but steadily building over the summer," he added.

Recently, accountancy body ICAEW and accountants Grant Thornton compiled a study for the second quarter of 2010 which revealed UK financial services firms are expecting to employ a greater number of workers in the coming months.

Posted by Wayne Bly

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK's major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA's and Mortgage Broking.

School leavers 'heading into financial services'

23 August 2010 14:45:22

As the competition for university places continues to intensify, many school leavers are turning their back on a degree and are instead moving into a career in financial services straight after leaving school, it has been claimed.

Tim Vye, divisional director of Reed Finance, said that this trend will "undoubtedly" have an impact on the workforce of the future and employers need to understand how it could impact on their recruitment processes and avoid only opting for students who have a university education.

"We believe that this degree bias will change as employers increasingly see talented new accountants following different entry routes into the accountancy profession," he explained.

Mr Vye added that, if an accountant can "successfully navigate" the early years of their career, they will often find that having a degree becomes less of an issue for them in the future.

It comes after Carl Gilleard, chief executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters, said that graduate sales recruits are unlikely to be penalised for taking a year out from studies, and many may benefit from doing so.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK’s major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFA’s and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by John Oak

Insurance sector sees job demand boost in July

02 August 2010 15:07:53

There was a rise in the number of jobs available in the insurance sector in July, according to a new industry report, which is sure to boost sales recruitment hopes.

The Reed Job Index shows that employer demand across all sectors fell marginally last month, but certain sectors enjoyed strong growth, with the number of vacancies in the insurance and accounting industries rising substantially.

Martin Warnes, managing director of reed.co.uk, said employers are still a little nervous about how sustainable economic recovery will prove to be.

"At the same time however, some key job sectors bucked the trend, with demand for new staff in these areas rising to their highest level since the index began," he explained.

Last week, research carried out by Morgan McKinley suggested that half of hiring managers in the capital's financial services sector will be upping their recruitment drives in the second half of 2010 as the fallout of the economic downturn begins to dissipate.

With consultants dedicated to Insurance Sales, Aaron Wallis have relationships with many of the major Insurance employers and recruit Insurance Brokers, Risk Managers and corporate sales professionals. For Insurance Sales Recruitment services visit: www.aaronwallis.co.uk.

Posted by John Oak

Insurers 'are protecting motorists'

27 July 2010 14:54:10

The work done by people in insurance sales jobs is helping to protect motorists from fraudsters, one industry body has noted.

Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive for BIBA, said that insurance is fair to people and "very specific to the individual", so each policy taken out is helping to give an accurate estimate of risk.

His comments followed the publication of the AA British Insurance Premium Index, which showed that fraud is leading to car insurance premiums being pushed up at their fastest-ever rate due to bogus claims.

Mr Trudgill said that those in insurance sales jobs are nevertheless doing their best to ensue that people receive the lowest possible premium for their policy.

He advised: "Don't just stick to comparison sites because they have only a limited amount of the market. Through a broker you can be advised more about what is the cheapest but also most suitable."

Posted by Wayne Bly

Differing age groups 'ensures sales recruitment success'

27 July 2010 14:52:28

The key to sales recruitment success is employing a mixture of people of varying ages, according to one specialist.

Rachel Krys, campaign director for the Employers Forum on Age, said that the best workforces are often made up of people representing a very broad age spectrum and noted that this creates a combination of youthful enthusiasm and experience.

Her comments followed the publication of data by the Office for National Statistics, which showed that between March and May 2010 there were 6.6 million people over 50 but below the retirement age employed in the UK - a 0.3 per cent increase on the previous quarter.

Ms Krys explained: "I think the recruitment industry has struggled to realise that a mixed-age team - having people of all different ages - makes a much stronger and much more adaptable team."

She added that people aged in their 50s and 60s are often "very well qualified" and capable of adding another dimension to a team.

Posted by Nikki Barrister

Financial services wage transparency 'good news for female jobseekers'

20 July 2010 18:12:07

A greater level of wage transparency in the City is good news for female jobseekers who are worried about being discriminated against.

Kate Grussing, spokesperson for the City Women's Network and Sapphire Partners co-founder, has claimed that professional women will "welcome" these changes.

She also highlighted the benefits that providing a standardised format of pay across levels and sectors will also be a strong, positive change. Those applying for financial services sales jobs could be among those to benefit from this higher level of transparency.

Despite this, Ms Grussing said that her organisation does not fully support the introduction of quotas for board-level positions in these organisations.

She added: "What we need to focus on is greater transparency of how the board appointments are made so that women are on the shortlist where they deserve to be."

The Confederation of British Industry recently claimed that the number of financial services job opportunities could increase during the next three months.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UKs major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFAs and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Wayne Bly

Financial services job opportunities 'could increase in next 3 months'

30 June 2010 18:11:52

New jobs are likely to be created in the financial services industry due to its strong growth rate during the last three months.

Figures published by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and PricewaterhouseCooper have shown that that the sector is expanding at its fastest rate since September 2007.

As a result of this growth there could be a rise in the number of financial services sales jobs being created, as the CBI's deputy director general, John Cridland, has stated that many firms are planning to bolster staff numbers.

He said that while the expansion has fallen short of expectations many firms are likely to step up their recruitment programmes in the next quarter.

Andrew Gray, PwC's UK financial services consulting leader, added: "Legislation and regulation is now seen by the banks as their largest limitation on business development and as a result, cross-selling to existing customers remains the focus for growth."

Earlier this week, City Women's Network president India Gary-Martin emphasised the importance of networking to female jobseekers looking to get access to the industry.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UKs major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis have a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. Their dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across Retail Banking and Financial Services including IFAs and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by John Oak

John Carmody looks to boost Aviva's sales

25 May 2010 15:59:00

A former senior director at the asset and investment management firm BlackRock is set to join insurance giant Aviva and has been charged with working alongside the sales team to boost performance, according to one publication.

City AM reported on the switch that John Carmody has made and said that the former executive director of UBS Global Asset Management will work to safeguard existing business and secure new clients.

People looking for sales jobs will be able to see if the director can manage to boost the insurer's sales and partnerships.

"Carmody will work with Aviva's sales teams to develop new and existing relationships with financial institution clients and will help to facilitate cross-border business," the publication stated.

The former director of business development for the firm's Europe, the Middle East and Africa institutional wealth management division will also focus on partnering financial institutions seeking an asset manager with an aligned global reach.

Marc Bolland, the former chief executive of Morrisons, has recently been charged with bringing similar success to Marks & Spencer, after he took the same position at the upmarket retailer.

With consultants dedicated to insurance sales, Aaron Wallis has relationships with many of the major insurance employers and recruits insurance brokers, risk managers and corporate sales professionals. For insurance sales recruitment services visit: www.aaronwallis.co.uk

Posted by John Oak

LV = recruits sales staff after 'significant growth'

20 May 2010 15:52:50

One of the UK's largest insurance and investment companies is going to create 300 new roles due to impressive growth and some of the positions will be sales jobs.

LV= is going to be recruiting for staff at its offices in cities such as Bournemouth, London, Huddersfield, Hitchin and Bristol.

David Smith, human resources director of LV=, said that - at the moment - the group is going through a significant period of growth and, because of that, it is an exciting time to join the company.

"Our general insurance operation is a particular hotspot for growth and we are looking for people both with experience in this field but also for individuals who are looking to move into this sector from other careers," he said.

Standard Life is another insurance company which has seen growth this year, with a 30 per cent jump in its sales figures in the first quarter of this year.

As a recruitment provider to many of the UK's major banks, mortgage lenders and building societies Aaron Wallis has a deserved reputation within Financial Services recruitment. The dedicated FS consultants recruit sales professionals across retail banking and financial services including IFA’s and Mortgage Broking.

Posted by Nikki Barrister

LV = recruits sales staff after 'significant growth'

20 May 2010 15:52:50