Product Specialist

Western Coast Insurance Services; Calgary; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Canada is seeking a Product Specialist to drive product development and maximize business opportunities. This full-time remote position requires a Level 2 Insurance License and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. The role involves collaborating with various departments and analyzing market trends to develop innovative insurance solutions.

Benefits

Three weeks of vacation

14 wellness days

Company-matched investment and savings plans

Comprehensive employer-paid group benefits

Health care spending account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the insurance industry.
• 3-5 years of commercial insurance experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with departments to maximize business opportunities.
• Researching market trends and opportunities for product development.
• Implementing and managing programs and placement services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inquisitive mindset

Education

Level 2 Insurance License

Job description

Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty

As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles: Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty. We are committed to delivering the right insurance solutions each time, enabling our customers to live confidently.

Product Specialist

The Product Specialist is responsible for making product recommendations and collaborating on product design, development, process, and delivery — from idea generation to post-implementation evaluation.

Here is what a typical day looks like:

Program & Product Development (70%)

• Liaising with Western’s Commercial, Farm, and Personal Lines departments, as well as Insurance Partners, to maximize business opportunities.
• Consulting with NIO leaders and providing key program and product recommendations to Senior Leaders.
• Participating in meetings with Insurance Partners to identify product opportunities.
• Leading or contributing to presentations for employees, vendors, or other partners.
• Researching market trends and opportunities to develop white-labeled products for Western.
• Collaborating with Project Managers on stress testing, legal reviews, and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewing and updating wordings and programs coverage, and communicating changes internally.
• Analyzing market trends to identify revenue growth opportunities.
• Developing product guides and internal/external materials with Communications and Marketing teams.

Administration and Reporting (30%)

• Implementing and managing programs and placement services.
• Gathering feedback on end-user experience at branch levels.
• Identifying new opportunities for program development and revenue growth.

The value you bring

• Level 2 Insurance License.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the insurance industry.
• 3-5 years of commercial insurance experience is an asset.
• Inquisitive mindset with the ability to identify trends and ask meaningful questions.
• Attention to detail, especially in reviewing large sets of wording and building templates.

Hours: Full-time — 37.5 hours/week

Location: Remote — Canada

Salary Range: $60,000 to $88,000

Requisition #: 81119

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this position or for others we have available.

At Western, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace within our communities. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact us.

Health and Wellness

We offer programs that add value to our employees’ lives, including three weeks of vacation, 14 wellness days, company-matched investment and savings plans, and comprehensive employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account.

Supporting our communities for over 20 years is ingrained in our culture, reflecting our dedication to social responsibility.