Commercial Insurance Broker

TEEMA Solutions Group; Harmony, Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading brokerage as a Commercial Insurance Sales Broker, where you'll leverage your sales expertise in a commission-only role. Benefit from unlimited earning potential, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth. We're looking for resilient, technology-savvy individuals ready to excel in a digital environment.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation time

1-to-1 mentoring with top-selling brokers

Access to exclusive training through BIG University

State-of-the-art tools and resources

Qualifications

• Must have a RIBO license.
• 3+ years' experience in Commercial Insurance Sales.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage leads and provide timely quotes to prospective clients.
• Review policies and recommend coverages based on client needs.
• Deliver a superior sales experience from initial contact.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Sales

Prospecting

Time-Management

Communication

Education

Degree in any discipline from a Canadian University

Insurance Diploma/Certificate from a College

Job description

BIG Alta Vista is seeking a RIBO licensed broker with a minimum of 3 years of commercial insurance sales experience to join our team. This role requires a relationship-oriented individual with strong organizational, analytical, time-management, sales, and prospecting skills. You will need to be comfortable working with technology in a fully digital environment, in both a customer facing role, as well as an internal role as our brokerage’s Commercial Insurance expert. This is a Commission Only position.

Who We Are:

BIG Alta Vista is a full-service brokerage offering a one-stop shop for our clients’ auto, home, business, life, and travel insurance needs. Our motto is Expertise You Can Trust. Exceptional Service You Can Rely On. We aim to make the insurance process simple, informative, transparent, and easy to understand. We are a tight-knit, diverse and inclusive team located in the heart of our nation’s capital. We have been recognized on Insurance Business Canada’s Top Brokerages list for the 5th consecutive year, won 2 brokerage Service Excellence Awards in 2023, and voted Best Insurance Brokerage by the Best In Ottawa website for 2024 and 2025.

Why Work for Us:

Unlimited earning potential with uncapped new and renewal commissions.

Unlimited vacation time

People-focused company culture

Work-life balance; the ability to manage your own schedule.

1-to-1 mentoring with top-selling insurance brokers

Unbeatable market access to help you find the best coverage for your clients.

Access to exclusive training through BIG University

Multiple career advancement paths within our brokerage to choose from

State-of-the-art tools and resources that are designed to make you work faster & smarter.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Must have

RIBO license

3+ years’ experience as a Commercial Insurance Sales Broker/Producer.

Degree in any discipline from a Canadian University or Insurance Diploma/Certificate from a College.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, and superior interpersonal skills in English.

Reside in the Greater Ottawa Metropolitan area.

Nice-to-have

CAIB, CIP, FCIP or similar professional designations are an asset.

Commercial Underwriting, Marketing and/or Account Management experience is an asset.

Fluency in other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities:

Manage leads and provide quotes to prospective clients in a timely manner.

Review policies and recommended coverages based on the client’s business & commercial needs.

Deliver an exceptional sales experience from the first point of contact.

Prioritize building a quality book of commercial insurance business and maintain good retention ratios.

Follow underwriting guidelines set out by BIG and our broker partners.

Co-ordinate and follow up on client documents and payments.

Our BIG brokers are the best in business. Does this look like you?

You Think BIG. Growth & finding ways to challenge yourself to be better is in your DNA.

You are resilient, adaptable & embrace change.

You are professional and polite especially in tough situations.

You are technology-savvy and comfortable working in a digital environment with powerful AI tools at your disposal.

You work well under pressure, tight timelines and high stakes.

You have proven commercial insurance sales experience; and you’re looking to take that to the next level.

You have earned a reputation of providing superior customer service while exceeding sales targets.

You enjoy no day looking the same, can multitask and bring order to chaos with ease.

You value the opportunity to earn uncapped commissions and residual income year after year.

You take care of others and support your colleagues, clients & communities.

Compensation:

This is a Commission Only position which provides uncapped commission on new business and renewals.

It can approximately translate into the following depending on commission earned: