Commercial insurance broker

DGA Careers; La Prairie; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary from $70,000 per year

30% commission on sales

Annual bonus $5,000–$10,000

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

Job summary

DGA Careers is partnering with an independent Property & Casualty insurance brokerage in La Prairie to recruit a Commercial Lines Insurance Broker. You will advise a diverse client base, manage existing accounts, and develop new business with carriers to secure optimal coverage and terms.

The role emphasizes customer service, business development, and negotiation within a hybrid work model and a market-focused environment.

Qualifications

• + AMF licence in Commercial Lines Property & Casualty Insurance (mandatory).
• + Minimum 3 years of Commercial Lines insurance experience.
• + Fluent in French and English (spoken and written) – mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a commercial portfolio with book volume in the $500,000–$700,000 range.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Business development

Relationship building

Multitasking

French-English bilingual

Education

AMF licence in Commercial Lines Property & Casualty Insurance

Job description

Our client is an independent Property & Casualty insurance brokerage serving both Personal and Commercial Lines. As the company continues to grow, they are looking for a Commercial Lines Insurance Broker to join their dynamic team in La Prairie.

In this role, you will advise a diverse portfolio of business clients, manage existing accounts, develop new business and negotiate the best insurance solutions with various carriers.

Do you enjoy customer service, business development and negotiation? Are you looking for an environment where your performance is directly rewarded?

This opportunity could be for you!

What We Offer

• Base salary starting at $70,000 per year, depending on experience;
• 30% commission on your sales;
• Annual bonus between $5,000 and $10,000, based on company performance;
• Strong focus on work-life balance;
• 4 paid Fridays off during the summer;
• Hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in the office;
• Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
• Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;
• 3 weeks of vacation per year or more, depending on experience;
• 1 additional week off during the holiday season;
• Full computer equipment provided by the employer;
• 100% independent brokerage, working with approximately 20 insurance carriers;
• A friendly, family-oriented and people-focused environment.

Your Day-to-Day

• Manage a commercial portfolio with approximately $500,000 to $700,000 in book volume;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse commercial client base;
• Analyze your clients' needs and risks to provide tailored insurance solutions;
• Negotiate with various insurance carriers to obtain the best possible coverage and terms;
• Process and follow up on policy changes, rating and client requests;
• Focus on client retention and long-term relationships;
• Manage renewals and provide professional advice to insureds;
• Shop and compare quotes with the brokerage's various insurance carriers;
• Respond to client calls and inquiries regarding their policies and accounts;
• Prepare quotes and new business opportunities;
• Identify business development opportunities within your existing portfolio;
• Provide exceptional customer service throughout the entire client relationship;
• Collaborate with insurance carriers and various stakeholders to find effective solutions.

What You Bring

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills;
• A passion for providing excellent customer service while developing new business;
• A solution-oriented, results-driven and proactive approach;
• Comfortable with consultative selling and upselling;
• Strong ability to manage multiple files and priorities;
• Enjoy working with a diverse commercial client base;
• Energetic, autonomous and professional.

Who You Are

• You hold a valid AMF licence in Commercial Lines Property & Casualty Insurance — mandatory;
• You have a minimum of 3 years of Commercial Lines insurance experience;
• Energetic, empathetic and an excellent communicator;
• Able to make clients feel comfortable and build strong, long-term professional relationships;
• Fluent in both French and English, spoken and written — mandatory.

An Opportunity Where Your Performance Is Rewarded

Do you enjoy both advising clients and developing new business?

With an existing portfolio, 30% commission on your sales, an annual bonus and access to approximately 20 insurance carriers, you'll have the tools and support needed to continue building your career within an independent and growing brokerage.