Insurance advisor cover letter: example and tips

A complete cover letter for insurance advisor jobs in Switzerland, what recruiters in the field look for, and the openings available right now.

What the recruiter wants to read

Your training (federal certificate, insurance intermediary certificate, Cicero registration) and the lines you handle.
Your results: policies sold, portfolio, retention rate, or claims handled.
Your advisory skills and your network in the region.

A complete example

Names and facts are made up: replace each one with your own. A copied letter shows, an adapted one gets read.

Example

Subject: Application for the insurance advisor position

Dear Ms Cretegny,

Your general agency is looking for an insurance advisor for private clients in northern Vaud. I have advised individuals and self-employed clients for four years and know the region well, having grown up there.

Holding the federal insurance intermediary certificate and Cicero registration, I work at Assurances Romandes SA, advising around 600 clients on property, motor, life and pension cover. Last year I signed 180 new policies and kept a retention rate of 94%.

Your agency’s reputation for claims handling and the training you provide make me want to join you.

My notice period is two months, and I would be glad to meet you.

Kind regards,
Jérôme Pahud

Enclosures: CV, work references, diplomas