Commercial Insurance Advisor – Independent

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

📋 Description

• Establish and expand an independent commercial insurance advisory practice.

• Collaborate with business proprietors, entrepreneurs, and organizations to identify and understand their risks.

• Offer customized commercial insurance and risk management solutions.

• Engage in prospecting, networking, and developing referral partnerships in high-potential markets.

• Create a profitable and sustainable commercial insurance portfolio.

• Provide proactive, advisory-based service to enhance client loyalty and retention.

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

• Continuously enhance knowledge in commercial insurance, business risk, and market dynamics.

• Effectively manage time, priorities, and sales pipeline while striving to achieve business objectives.

• Distribute Co-operators products under the Co-operators brand as an independent contractor.

⛳️ 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 track record of running your own business.

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

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

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

• Strong inclination toward sales and business development.

• Comfort in prospecting, networking, and creating opportunities.

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

• Client-centric, advisory-based 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-focused approach.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Flexible, remote-friendly work model with control over your schedule.

• Comprehensive onboarding, training, mentorship, and continuous 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 results through the development and growth of a commercial client portfolio.