Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Insurance Agent

Desjardins Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Quebec is seeking a commercial lines property and casualty insurance agent. The role involves assessing client needs, preparing insurance contracts, and developing business relationships. Candidates should have a college diploma, relevant experience, and be proficient in French. This position offers competitive salary, flexible vacation, and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Health and wellness expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a P&C insurance agent.
• Expert-level knowledge of French required.

Responsibilities

• Serve business members and clients, understand and assess their needs.
• Prepare quotes and issue insurance contracts.
• Analyze specific underwriting files and make recommendations.

Skills

Client needs assessment

Risk analysis

Insurance product promotion

Business relationship development

Language proficiency (French)

Language proficiency (English)

Education

College diploma in a related field

Representative’s certificate in P&C insurance

Job description

The Direct Insurance, Commercial Lines Division is booming thanks to its ambitious growth plan for the next few years. That’s why we’re looking for a commercial lines property and casualty insurance agent to help us improve the experience for our business members and clients based on their company’s stage of life. You’ll be called upon to assess the specific needs of each member or client and offer them the benefit of your advisory role by helping them choose the right coverage while promoting our personalized services. Your mission will be to develop business relationships with Desjardins and to be our members’ and clients’ # 1 choice. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Serve business members and clients, understand and assess their needs, analyze the risk, advise them on coverage choices and promote insurance products

• Prepare quotes and issue insurance contracts

• Analyze specific underwriting files and make recommendations to the parties concerned

• Respond to information requests, amend contracts and follow up as needed to maintain profitable growth

• Develop a business partnership that encourages referrals

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• College diploma in a related field

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience as a P&C insurance agent

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Representative’s certificate in personal or commercial lines P&C insurance from the Autorité des marchés financiers

• Expert-level knowledge of French is required

• Intermediate knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Availability to work some evenings and Saturdays on a rotating basis

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Member/client sales and service (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-08-16