Associate Insurance Advisor II

Co-operators; Cheticamp; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Community involvement

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Co-operators is hiring for an Office-Based role in Nova Scotia. The position focuses on sales, service, and profitable growth of personal lines insurance. You will advise on coverages, meet licensing requirements, and engage in active prospecting for cross-sell opportunities.

Ideal candidates possess an OTL license and at least 2 years in insurance sales, with strong underwriting knowledge for auto and property products. A collaborative, client-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• OTL license and provincial licensing requirements to obtain and maintain licenses.
• Minimum 2 years of insurance industry experience, including sales.
• Strong knowledge of auto and property insurance products and underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Sales, service and profitable growth of both personal lines products.
• Advise and recommend coverages and policies that best meet client needs.
• Prospect for all lines of business by identifying and recommending additional products/services that benefit the client.
• Complete front line risk assessment and selection following underwriting guidelines.
• Complete inspections and re-inspections.
• Achieve individual goals for client service, sales, quality and productivity and contribute to the achievement of overall agency sales and growth goals.
• Respond to client questions and concerns, resolve customer complaints and elevate issues appropriately.
• Proactively complete client reviews on the auto and home portfolios.

Skills

Sales experience

Client service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

OTL license

Job description

Company: CGIC
Department: District Offices
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Office-Based
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

How You Will Create Impact

• Sales, service and profitable growth of both personal lines products.
• Advise and recommend coverages and policies that best meet client needs.
• Actively focus on prospecting for all lines of business by identifying and recommending additional products/services that benefit the client.
• Complete front line risk assessment and selection following underwriting guidelines.
• Complete inspections and re-inspections.
• Achieve individual goals for client service, sales, quality and productivity and contribute to the achievement of overall agency sales and growth goals.
• Respond to client questions and concerns, resolve customer complaints and elevate issues appropriately.
• Proactively complete client reviews on the auto and home portfolios.

To Join Our Team

• Other Than Life (OTL) license is required.
• Meet all provincial-licensing requirements in accordance with continuing education in order to obtain and maintain all licenses.
• A minimum of 2 years insurance industry experience including sales experience is preferred.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of auto and property insurance products and strong underwriting skills.

How You Will Succeed

• You remain focused and optimistic in the pursuit of a goal, despite barriers, until the objective is achieved and effectively manage your time in the quest of client satisfaction.
• You leverage information about client’s needs and situations to qualify sales opportunities and exhibit strong communication skills that allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You are committed to continuous improvement and building productive client relationships in order to exceed client expectations.
• You’re an effective team player and provide guidance to support the development of your peers.

What You Need To Know

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Opportunities to give back to your community.
• A competitive compensation package and benefits program.

Salary information

Expected salary range $41,372 to $68,954

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.