Insurance Agent

Desjardins Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Desjardins Group as a Licensed Independent Insurance Agent. You will be in charge of your own business, recruiting a professional team while providing clients with comprehensive insurance solutions. This role offers autonomy, significant support from a reputable insurer, and a competitive signing bonus of $30,000 in your first year.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $30,000

Training and development assistance

Flexible work-life balance

Support from a major Canadian insurer

Qualifications

• Managerial and/or sales experience is an asset.
• Philanthropic attitude and adaptability are essential.
• Motivated, persistent, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, coach, and lead your own professional team.
• Shape your business with your unique style and approach.
• Build client connections & relationships through various insurance products.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-motivated

Leadership

Results-oriented

Education

University Degree or College Diploma

Job description

Apply to become a Licensed Independent Insurance Agent with Desjardins. Learn how to sell auto insurance, property insurance, life insurance, and financial services.

Are you interested in becoming a licensed Insurance Agent? You might be a great fit if you share our values of community, integrity, and customer focus.

We are seeking business professionals to become an Exclusive Independent Insurance Agent to help us maintain and grow our leadership position in the insurance and financial services industry.

Your Business, Our Brand. Do you have what it takes?

What’s exciting about this job? YOU’RE THE BOSS

• Recruit, hire, coach, and lead your own professional team.
• Shape your business with your own unique style and approach.
• Enjoy the flexibility you need to balance work and life.
• You’re an employer and CEO of YOUR business, not a franchise.

You understand the importance of client connections & relationships:

As a Desjardins Agent, you have numerous products to help customers protect the present and prepare for the future, including: Auto Insurance; Homeowners and Property/Casualty Insurance; Life Insurance and Living Benefits; Financial Services such as Mutual Funds (RRSPs and RESPs) and vehicle loans.

What we’ll do for you:

• Support from a major Canadian insurer.
• Training, development, business planning, and marketing assistance from your local Regional Director.
• Expert help and resources from partners in Underwriting, Claims, and Marketing.

Where we recruit:

Desjardins Exclusive Independent Insurance Agents operate in Ontario, Alberta, and New Brunswick.

You’ll be a great fit if:

• University Degree or College Diploma (highly desired)
• Managerial and/or sales experience (an asset)
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Philanthropic attitude
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Passionate about success and leadership
• Interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Results-oriented
• Adaptable
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Motivated, persistent, and able to work under pressure
• Financial stability

To be considered:

• Candidates will be contacted by the Agency Recruiting team for follow-up discussions.

Applicants will need to complete assessments, including criminal, credit, and MVR checks, and be willing to invest capital.

Training lasts 5-6 months and includes benefits and licensing.

Offering a $30,000 signing bonus in the first year plus Premium Builder Compensation to cover operational expenses.

Canadian policies are underwritten by Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company or Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company, part of the Desjardins Group, Canada's largest financial cooperative.

Visit https://www.desjardinsagents.com/careers for more information.

How do YOU become an Insurance Agent? | Desjardins Insurance

We believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to welcoming and respecting all individuals, learning from differences, and providing an accessible workplace for all. Let us know if you need accommodations during the recruitment process.

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