Commercial Insurance Advisor – Independent

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

📋 Description

• Establish robust connections with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizations.

• Assess clients' risks and deliver customized commercial insurance and risk management solutions.

• Develop and expand a profitable and sustainable commercial insurance portfolio.

• Engage in prospecting, networking, and cultivating referral relationships in high-opportunity markets.

• Provide proactive, advice-oriented service to enhance client loyalty and retention.

• Serve as a prominent and professional independent representative of Co-operators.

• Operate an independent advisory practice as an independent contractor.

• Distribute Co-operators products under the Co-operators brand.

• Oversee business development efforts, portfolio growth, sales pipeline, time management, and priority setting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess a valid provincial general insurance license or be willing to obtain one.

• Fulfill ongoing licensing and continuing education obligations.

• Experience in either commercial or personal lines insurance.

• Proven experience in running your own business.

• Background in financial services, banking, B2B sales, account management, or business development.

• Experience in client-facing advisory roles or relationship management.

• Proven track record of building trusted relationships and converting them into sustainable business growth.

• Strong sales and business development mentality.

• Comfortable with prospecting, networking, and creating opportunities.

• Clear and confident communication skills, with strong organizational abilities and disciplined follow-through.

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

• Resilience, accountability, and self-motivation are essential.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining Co-operators' values, brand standards, and client-first philosophy.

• Must complete thorough background, credit, and eligibility checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities to enhance your earnings through business development, client retention, and new business achievements.

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment with control 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.

• Opportunity to cultivate and grow your own commercial client portfolio with ownership over results.