Commercial Marketer

Billyard Insurance; Welland; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

EAP

3 weeks vacation

Birthday off

Hybrid work

RRSP match

Job summary

Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) is seeking a Commercial Marketer to join our growing team. You will be a technical resource for Commercial Brokers, evaluating risks, reviewing applications, and guiding market placement to secure optimal coverage for clients.

This role requires strong underwriting judgment, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset. We offer a hybrid work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance within a nationally recognized brokerage that

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Commercial Lines insurance experience.
• RIBO Licence (Level 1 or higher).
• Experience with Broker Management Systems (Applied Epic, Power Broker, TAM, SIGXP).
• Experience using Applied Rating Services.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial Lines products, underwriting practices, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial applications for accuracy and underwriting alignment.
• Evaluate risks and recommend suitable insurance solutions.
• Support Commercial Brokers as a technical subject matter expert.
• Review quotes and validate carrier quotations for coverage and occupancy.
• Guide brokers in using valuation tools and rating services.
• Ensure decisions comply with company standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate to resolve application discrepancies and gather missing info.
• Stay updated on carrier products and market trends.
• Provide training and technical guidance to strengthen broker knowledge.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Risk assessment

Broker communications

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RIBO Licence (Level 1 or higher)

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Insurance, or related field

Tools

Applied Epic

Power Broker

TAM

SIGXP

Applied Rating Services

Job description

Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) is a leading force in the insurance industry, committed to attracting the best insurance professionals and equipping them with cutting-edge technology, tools, and unwavering support to thrive in today's dynamic insurance landscape. With a strong presence and continuous growth, we boast over 80 locations across Canada. Our dedication to excellence has earned us prestigious recognition, including being featured on Insurance Business Canada's esteemed Top Brokerages list for the past three years and securing a spot as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies in the renowned Globe and Mail's Report on Business. At Billyard Insurance Group, our mission is clear: to establish a nationally recognized insurance brokerage brand that empowers brokers and leads the digital insurance revolution.

Are you an experienced Commercial Lines insurance professional who thrives on solving complex risks, supporting brokers, and delivering exceptional client outcomes?

We're looking for a Commercial Marketer to join our growing team. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted technical resource for our Commercial Brokers, providing expert guidance throughout the commercial sales and placement process. You'll evaluate commercial risks, review applications, align coverage with market appetite, and help brokers secure the right solutions for their clients.

Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, sound underwriting judgment, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach. If you're passionate about helping others succeed, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to the continued growth of a leading insurance brokerage, we'd love to hear from you.

What does the Commercial Marketer do?

• Review Commercial Lines applications to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with underwriting guidelines and market appetite.
• Evaluate commercial risks and provide recommendations that align client needs with appropriate insurance solutions.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert, supporting Commercial Brokers with complex risks, market placement, and underwriting questions.
• Review quotes, compare coverage options, and validate carrier portal quotations to ensure appropriate coverage, limits, and occupancy classifications.
• Guide brokers in using commercial building valuation tools, Applied Rating Services, and commercial quote-to-bind platforms.
• Ensure underwriting decisions comply with company standards, carrier requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with brokers to resolve application discrepancies and obtain any outstanding information required for placement.
• Stay current on carrier products, underwriting trends, market appetite, and emerging commercial risks.
• Deliver training, coaching, and technical guidance that strengthens broker knowledge and commercial expertise.
• Support commercial growth initiatives by partnering with assigned branches and helping achieve sales objectives.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and broker experience.
• Assist with escalated commercial files and collaborate on complex underwriting decisions when required.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, insurance markets, and branch partners while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing culture.

Does this sound like you?

You’re someone who enjoys solving complex problems and takes pride in helping brokers deliver outstanding service to their clients. You combine strong technical knowledge with excellent relationship-building skills and are comfortable making informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

You’ll be successful if you have:

• Strong knowledge of Commercial Lines products, underwriting principles, and risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex commercial risks.
• Confidence making underwriting recommendations and explaining decisions professionally.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify technical insurance concepts.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to support the success of others.
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting service standards.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering an exceptional broker and client experience.
• The adaptability to navigate changing market conditions, underwriting guidelines, and technology.
• A continuous learning mindset with a passion for improving processes and expanding technical expertise.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• RIBO Licence (Level 1 or higher).
• Minimum 3 years of Commercial Lines insurance experience.
• Experience working with a Broker Management System (such as Applied Epic, Power Broker, TAM, or SIGXP).
• Experience using Applied Rating Services.
• Strong understanding of Commercial Lines products, underwriting practices, and risk management.

Assets

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Insurance, or a related field.

What We Offer

• People-focused company culture
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 3 weeks’ of paid vacation in the first year of employment; 4 weeks’ in year 2
• Birthday day off
• Hybrid work from home / in-office environment
• Retirement savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Billyard Insurance Group is committed to building a transparent environment where everyone feels heard, welcomed, and included. We believe Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging are fundamental in our vision to be the leading insurance platform in Canada. BIG is a proud, equal-opportunity workplace that is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Billyard Insurance Group is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please contact us at [e-mail] or 905.346.2190 ext. 10211.