Commercial Insurance Advisor – Independent

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Establish and manage an independent commercial insurance advisory firm under the Co-operators brand.

• Collaborate with business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations to assess risks and provide customized insurance and risk management solutions.

• Develop and expand a profitable, sustainable commercial insurance portfolio through networking, prospecting, and referral partnerships.

• Offer proactive, advice-driven service to enhance client loyalty and retention.

• Professionally represent Co-operators and enhance its presence within the community.

• Distribute Co-operators products as an exclusive independent advisor.

• Oversee business activities, sales pipelines, priorities, and the ongoing development of your portfolio.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid provincial general insurance license (or a willingness to acquire one).

• Commitment to ongoing licensing and continuing education requirements.

• Experience in commercial or personal lines insurance, or a background in financial services, banking, B2B sales, account management, or business development.

• Proven experience in managing your own business or working in advisory or relationship-management roles that face clients.

• Capability to build trusted relationships and transform them into sustainable business growth.

• A strong sales and business development mindset, including skills in prospecting and networking.

• Excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a disciplined approach to follow-through.

• A client-first, advice-oriented approach to assisting businesses in managing risk.

• Resilience, accountability, self-motivation, and ownership of outcomes.

• Ability to undergo comprehensive background, credit, and eligibility checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities to increase compensation through business development, client retention, and success in acquiring new business.

• A flexible, remote-friendly work model that allows autonomy over your schedule.

• Comprehensive onboarding, training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.

• Access to enterprise-level tools, marketing resources, product specialists, and dedicated support teams.

• Support from a reputable Canadian brand with a strong community presence and a values-driven, client-first culture.

• Ownership of your commercial client portfolio and the results you achieve.