Farm & Commercial Broker (Operating as Dyck Insurance)

OTIP RAEO; Wetaskiwin; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an insurance solutions provider to handle farm and commercial properties across Western Canada. The role involves client management, sales pipeline development, and adherence to insurance regulations. Ideal candidates possess an AIC license, strong communication skills, and a background in property and casualty insurance. With excellent benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan and flexible work options, this position offers a valuable opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Rewarding salary and bonuses

100% premium coverage for group benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

100% coverage of continuing education fees

Access to learning resources

Flexible work-from-home options

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in commercial property, casualty, and farm insurance.
• Required AIC License for insurance solutions.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build sales pipeline and respond to client inquiries.
• Manage renewals and claims assistance for clients.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and transactions.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Project Management

Education

AIC License

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employeesfeel valued forthe work they do, supportedasthe people they are, andincluded in thevery fabric of the organization : they bringtheirbestto work every day. And that's why we mean itwhen wesay we put our people at the centreofeverything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.

Job Description

What You’ll Do :

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Farm & Commercial, you’ll beresponsible for offering insurance solutions for a portfolio of farm and commercial properties across Western Canada.

The core parts of your role will be to :

• Attracts new business by building a sales pipeline and contacting clients provided through lead generation. This includes responding to clients’ questions and initiating new business through incoming calls, and cross-selling initiatives.
• Provides comprehensive service to an assigned book of clients, assisting with renewals, policy changes and claims assistance, responding to phone and email inquiries, and explaining policy details and changes, all while ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Handles all policy-related documents with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of renewal documents and invoices. Maintain accurate records of client interactions and completed transactions.
• Sends policy changes to insurance companies, ensures coverage accuracy, monitors renewals, issues binders and identifies gaps in coverage as needed.
• Creates a trusting environment that fosters new sales opportunities and retention of existing business.
• Follows all procedures and adheres to insurance regulations and company policies.
• Develops commercial insurance market knowledge in order to assess where a risk will fit. Stay up to date with insurance markettrends, product updates and regulatory changes to provide informed advice to clients.
• Serves as a main point of contact for clients post-sale, assisting them with claims processes and any policy changes, resolving all customer inquiries, while ensuring the customer effort is minimized.
• Performs other duties within competence, as assigned.

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You :

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate :

• An AIC license is required.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in commercial property and casualty, commercial auto and farm insurance.
• Exceptional communication skills and the demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Superior time management, project management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.

We also consider your potential. If you know you have what it takes to do the job, but your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

Additional Information

Some of the Perks We Offer :

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here :

• Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
• Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
• 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBOcourses in Ontario)
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
• Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Let’s work together! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.