Inside Sales Insurance

iA Financial Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Vancouver seeks an Inside Sales, Insurance professional to train independent advisors on life, critical illness, and disability products, while building strong relationships via WFG. The role blends training delivery, regional marketing collaboration, and proactive outreach to agents.

Ideal candidates bring formal education, strong communication, and a proven ability to influence partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma required.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• Strong training, coaching and facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to WFG advisors on iA insurance products, sales concepts, illustration software, and forms completion.
• Collaborate with Sales Directors to develop regional marketing plans focused on product and software knowledge.
• Solicit new business and reconnect with advisors via telephone.
• Maintain regular contact with top, past, and prospective advisors.
• Create and update presentations using PowerPoint.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, written correspondence, or in person.
• Attend conferences, road shows, presentations, and events (evenings/weekends as required).

Skills

Training & coaching

Interpersonal skills

Organization & planning

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma

Job description

Build the future with us

Are you driven by the insurance industry and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As an Inside Sales, Insurance, you will play a key role in promoting iA Life Insurance products and building strong business relationships with independent financial advisors through World Financial Group (WFG).

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As an Inside Sales, Insurance, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Deliver training to WFG advisors on iA insurance products (life, critical illness and disability insurance), sales concepts, illustration software, and application/forms completion
• Collaborate with Sales Directors to develop regional marketing plans focused on product and software knowledge
• Solicit new business and reconnect with advisors via telephone
• Maintain regular contact with top, past, and prospective advisors
• Create and update presentations using PowerPoint
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, written correspondence, or in person in a timely and professional manner
• Attend conferences, road shows, presentations, and events (including evenings and weekends as required)

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their strong training, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Stands out for their excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and motivate business partners
• Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Is recognized for their ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Has experience in the insurance industry or a brokerage environment
• Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma
• Has a good understanding of life insurance products
• Advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves delivering training, responding to inquiries, and collaborating with independent financial advisors and stakeholders on a regular basis

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

For positions posted in British Columbia

The typical hiring range for this position is between $65,000 and $75,000 CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair,equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect themost currentmarket conditions.