Adam Curry
Silverton,Devon
Summary
Enthusiastic, versatile, motivated professional with a demonstrable attention to detail. Experienced in time-sensitive, potentially stressful situations, with a track record of delivering excellent results for customers. Friendly and outgoing; able to maintain professionalism and clear-thinking regardless of circumstance.
Qualifications include a Ba(Hons) in Politics from the University of Exeter (Class 2, Div. 1), and currently studying for the Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) through the London Institute of Banking & Finance; while maintaining a professional position at LV= Insurance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CSR: Business Protection / Large Case Team
LV=
Exeter, Devon
2024.07 - Current
- Developed expertise in Protection products (Personal, Income, and Business)
- Regularly integrally involved in cases worth millions of pounds
- Proficiency in Trust forms for Relevant Life Cover, Shareholder Protection, and Key Person Cover
- Supported queries from experts both internally (managers, underwriters, Protection Consultants, and Business Development Managers) and externally (Financial Advisers, Paraplanners, and customers)
- Regularly responsible for being the primary point of contact for the department for queries, particularly around technical aspects of products and processes on a day-to-day basis
- Consistently recognized by management and colleagues for attention to detail: regularly intercepting errors, saving LV= and customers significant amounts of money
- Acted in a training capacity for new and existing members of the team
- Developed customer relations and phone communication skills
- Consistently exceeded targets for task completion while taking on additional responsibilities outside the stated job role
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency and accuracy within the department
- Adhered to legal responsibilities and expectations set forth by the FCA for individuals in the financial services industry
- Developed relationships and experience working in an office environment, while demonstrating flexibility by remote working when necessary
Freelance Chess Coach
Self-employed
Exeter
2023.03 - Current
- Created and processed invoices with complete accuracy
- Developed engaging resources to meet unique requirements of students
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in educating
- Developed plans to promote continuous improvement for individual lessons and long-term cohesive strategies
- Marketed and managed a personal brand
- Achieved tangible results for student advancement
Climbing Instructor
Quay Climbing Centre (Clip n' Climb)
Exeter, Devon
2022.06 - 2022.09
- Presented important safety briefings and information hourly to groups of dozens, including children
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with groups during classes
- Communicated with prospective participants to answer questions and provide information
- Was responsible for management and safety of participants for the duration of their activities
- Handled high-pressure situations with potential danger calmly
- Educated students in equipment usage and safety and enforced safety protocols where required
- Checked equipment on a frequent basis to support longevity and safety
- Provided support for participants in stressful situations
- Maintained equipment and kept the working environment organized for future shifts.
Charity shop volunteer
Trussell Trust
Salisbury
2018.03 - 2018.10
- Engaged heavily in customer service and communications, emphasizing friendliness while remaining professional
- Sorted quality donations and made decisions on store front presentation and designation
- Maintained organized, clean storefronts for good first impressions and increased footfall
- Cash handling and transaction responsibility (limited due to age at time of employment) as well as gift-aid processes
- Advised employees on youth-related products to increase footfall for younger customers
- Processed, labelled, and displayed donations quickly and efficiently
Education
DipFA - Diploma for Financial Advisers
2026.01 -
Bachelor of Arts - Politics (2:1)
2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Politics, History, Music
2019.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- Customer Service
- Proficiency with Protection Products
- Communication and Presentation
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Lifelong quick learner
Affiliations
- Music, Piano (ABRSM Grd 8), Organ, Ukulele, Voice. Self-published composer.
- Chess, including over-the-board tournaments. Recently competed at the UK Open Blitz Qualifiers (2025).
- Sport, particularly Rugby and Climbing
Timeline
London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) - DipFA, Diploma for Financial Advisers
2026.01 -
CSR: Business Protection / Large Case Team - LV=
2024.07 - Current
Freelance Chess Coach - Self-employed
2023.03 - Current
Climbing Instructor - Quay Climbing Centre (Clip n' Climb)
2022.06 - 2022.09
University of Exeter - Bachelor of Arts, Politics (2:1)
2021.09 - 2024.07
Bishop Wordsworth Grammar School - A-Levels, Politics, History, Music
2019.09 - 2021.06
Charity shop volunteer - Trussell Trust
2018.03 - 2018.10