insurance sales agent

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an insurance advisor to handle client inquiries and sales for various types of insurance. This role involves calculating premiums, establishing coverage, monitoring claims, and providing exceptional customer service. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant provincial licensing, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in insurance.
• Proficiency in property/casualty and individual insurance sales.

Responsibilities

• Calculate premiums and establish client insurance coverage.
• Monitor insurance claims and provide customer service.
• Sell various types of insurance including automobile, health, and property.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Provincial or territorial licence

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Calculate premiums
• Establish client insurance coverage
• Identify potential markets
• Monitor insurance claims and respond to clients' enquiries
• Provide customer service
• Provide information concerning group and individual insurance packages, the range of risk coverage, benefits paid and other policy features
• Sell automobile, fire, health, life, property, marine, aircraft and other types of insurance

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial or territorial licence

Experience and specialization Insurance experience

• Property/casualty insurance
• Commercial insurance
• Individual insurance
• Automobile insurance
• Fire insurance
• House insurance
• Tenant insurance

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player