Insurance Advisor

Western Financial Group; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Paid Wellness Days

3 weeks vacation

Company-matching savings programs

100% employer-paid group benefits for/

Job summary

Western Financial Group is hiring an Insurance Advisor in Nanaimo, BC. The role focuses on selling home and auto policies by phone, in person, and via email, while building strong customer relationships to meet sales targets.

The position emphasizes professional communication across channels and the ability to navigate multiple computer programs, with a General Level 1 Insurance License as an asset.

Qualifications

• General Level 1 Insurance License is an asset.
• Proficient in navigating multiple computer programs.
• Must communicate professionally in-person, over the phone, and via email.
• Prior experience achieving sales targets in a similar role.
• Experience with EPIC is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quotes and sell new policies to customers via phone, in-person and by email.
• Assist customers with home and auto policy purchases.
• Manage and build customer relationships and meet insurance sales targets.
• Follow up on client accounts to resolve outstanding activities.
• Conduct sales calls for new business and renewal calls for existing customer business.

Skills

Sales targets

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Education

General Level 1 Insurance License

Tools

EPIC

CRM software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Insurance Advisor (83273)

Proudly Canadian. Driven by Purpose. Rooted in Care.

Join a national team where people, purpose, and community come first. Western Financial Group was named a 2025 Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business Canada and is home to more than 2,300 team members supporting over one million customers across 200+ locations across Canada.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• You will provide quotes and sell new policies to customers via phone, in-person and by email
• Everyday you will assist customers with the purchase of their home and auto policy
• You will manage and build customer relationships and meet insurance sales targets
• Follow up on all client accounts to resolve outstanding activities
• Conduct sales calls for new business and making timely renewal calls for existing customer business

The Value You Bring

• General Level 1 Insurance License is an asset
• Proficient in navigating multiple computer programs
• You must be able to communicate professionally in-person, over the phone, and through email
• Prior experience achieving sales targets in a similar or comparable role
• Working experience in EPIC an asset
• Hours/Duration: 37.5 hours per week
• Current Vacancy: Yes
• Requisition #: 83273
• Compensation Range: $51,000 - $56,000

Why Western?

Western's people-first culture, grounded in our guiding principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty, is recognized across Canada and strengthened by our commitment to wellness, flexibility, and meaningful community impact.

Highlights include:

• 14 Paid Wellness Days, 3 weeks' vacation, company-matching savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits for eligible employees

Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Western, we strive to create an accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] or visit our Careers page.

Our Human-First Hiring Approach: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Western's Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process, we use standardized, scientifically validated skills assessments (non-AI), and all results are reviewed by our hiring team.