Business Development Executive, Life Insurance

Westland Insurance Group; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible Values Days

Paid Volunteer Days

Job summary

Westland Insurance Group in Canada is seeking a driven Business Development Executive, Life Insurance to grow our Western Canada client base from Kamloops or Surrey, BC. You will identify opportunities, build a strong pipeline, and tailor life insurance solutions for individuals and organizations.

With approximately 5 years in life insurance sales, you’ll own the end-to-end cycle from discovery to placement, collaborating with carriers and MGAs to drive growth through strategic

Qualifications

• Approx. 5 years of life insurance sales and service experience.
• Experience with key person insurance is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated success in winning new life insurance business.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the life insurance market.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects through CRM systems.
• Conduct discovery meetings to understand client needs and insurance requirements.
• Generate quotes and present life insurance solutions to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to support sales strategies.
• Support onboarding and placement of life insurance policies.
• Maintain strong relationships with carriers and MGAs.
• Educate corporate clients on the value of key person insurance.

Skills

Relationship-building

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Growth mindset

Life insurance knowledge

Education

LLQP license

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

We’re searching for a Business Development Executive, Life Insurance. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive, Life Insurance based in either Kamloops, BC or Surrey, BC (Head Office). You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new life insurance business opportunities, as well as key person insurance solutions. Your primary focus will be on promoting and selling life insurance and risk protection solutions to individuals and organizations across Western Canada. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong relationship building skills, and a passion for growth and winning new cases.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver tailored life insurance solutions that meet client needs and support Westland’s expansion goals.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000 based on a 40-hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity.

Discoverwhat’spossible, with Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of clients, communities, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors,we's inviting amazing people like you to join us.

This role requires strong relationship-building skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for winning new business.

Interested in learning more?

Why you’ll love Westland:

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to drive your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community with diverse backgrounds
• A total rewards program that supports your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days through Amplifying Communities

Whywe’lllove You:

• Approximately 5 years of experience in life insurance sales and service
• Experience with key person insurance considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated success winning new life insurance business
• Strong understanding of life insurance products and solutions
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Life licensed (LLQP) in home province with willingness to expand licensing
• Comfortable presenting in person and virtually

Once here, you’ll:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the life insurance market
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects through CRM systems
• Conduct discovery meetings to understand client needs and insurance requirements
• Generate quotes and present life insurance solutions to prospective clients
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to support sales strategies
• Support onboarding and placement of life insurance policies
• Maintain strong relationships with carriers and MGAs
• Educate corporate clients on the value of key person insurance