Commercial Insurance Advisor – Independent

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

📋 Description

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

• Collaborate with business proprietors, entrepreneurs, and organizations to identify risks and offer customized insurance and risk management solutions.

• Develop and nurture a profitable, sustainable portfolio in commercial insurance.

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

• Provide proactive, advice-driven service that enhances 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 trends.

• Effectively manage time, priorities, and sales pipeline while working autonomously.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid provincial general insurance license, or a willingness to obtain one.

• Commitment to ongoing licensing and continuing education requirements.

• Experience in commercial or personal lines insurance.

• Proven experience in operating your own business.

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

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

• Ability to foster trusted relationships and translate them into sustainable business growth.

• A strong sales and business development mindset.

• Proficiency in prospecting, networking, and seizing opportunities.

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

• A client-centric, advice-based methodology for assisting businesses in managing risk.

• Attributes of resilience, accountability, and self-motivation.

• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

• Satisfactory background, credit, and eligibility checks to Co-operators' standards.

🏝️ Benefits

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

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

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

• 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 client-first culture driven by values.

• Ownership of results and the opportunity to build and expand a commercial client portfolio.