Insurance Sales Broker

TEEMA Solutions Group; Harmony, Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BIG Alta Vista is seeking an experienced Insurance Sales Broker ready to thrive in a commission-only role. The ideal candidate will be driven by sales, possess strong organizational and analytical skills, and be comfortable in a digital environment, ensuring exceptional service while managing lead generation and client relationships.

Benefits

Unlimited earning potential with uncapped commissions

Flexible work environment (in-office, hybrid, remote)

Unlimited vacation time

1-to-1 mentoring with top-selling brokers

Access to exclusive training through BIG University

Qualifications

• RIBO license or OTL license.
• 3+ years of experience in insurance sales.
• Personal Lines Insurance Knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate your own insurance sales leads.
• Review policies and recommend coverages.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience from first contact.

Skills

Organization

Sales

Time-management

Analytical

Prospecting

Interpersonal

Education

Degree from a Canadian University

Insurance Diploma/Certificate from a Canadian College

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

BIG Alta Vista is seeking experienced Insurance Sales Brokers who are sales driven, have a strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial spirit. This role requires a relationship-oriented individual with strong organizational, analytical, time-management, sales, and prospecting skills. You will need to be comfortable working with technology in a fully digital environment. This is a Commission Only position.

Who We Are:

BIG Alta Vista is a full-service brokerage offering a one-stop shop for our clients’ auto, home, business, life, and travel insurance needs. Our motto is Expertise You Can Trust. Exceptional Service You Can Rely On. We aim to make the insurance process simple, informative, transparent, and easy to understand. We are a tight-knit, diverse and inclusive team located in the heart of our nation’s capital. We have been recognized on Insurance Business Canada’s Top Brokerages list for the 5th consecutive year, won 2 brokerage Service Excellence Awards in 2023, and voted Best Insurance Brokerage by the Best In Ottawa website for 2024 and 2025.

Why Work for Us:

Unlimited earning potential with uncapped new and renewal commissions.

Unlimited vacation time

People-focused company culture

Flexible work environment (in-office, hybrid or remote)

Work-life balance; the ability to manage your own schedule.

1-to-1 mentoring with top-selling insurance brokers

Unbeatable market access to help you find the best coverage for your clients.

Access to exclusive training through BIG University

Multiple career advancement paths within our brokerage to choose from

State-of-the-art tools and resources that are designed to make you work faster & smarter.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Must have

RIBO license; or OTL license and willing to convert

3+ years’ experience in Insurance sales with a proven track record.

Experience prospecting leads and/or have a strong network to leverage.

Personal Lines Insurance Knowledge is essential.

Degree in any discipline from a Canadian University or Insurance Diploma/Certificate from a recognized Canadian College.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, and superior interpersonal skills in English.

Nice-to-have

CAIB, CIP, FCIP or similar professional designations are an asset.

LLQP license is an asset.

Commercial Lines knowledge is an asset.

Fluency in other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities:

Generate your own insurance sales leads.

Manage leads and provide quotes to prospective clients in a timely manner.

Review policies and recommended coverages based on the client’s needs.

Implement effective strategies to generate leads, follow-up and close the deal.

Deliver an exceptional customer experience from the first point of contact.

Prioritize building a quality book of business to ensure client loyalty and maintain good retention ratios.

Comply with market underwriting guidelines as well as company policies and standards.

Ensure appropriate forms and other policy requirements are completed.

Co-ordinate and follow up on client documents and payments.

Consistently achieve monthly sales targets and comply with business quality targets.

Our BIG brokers are the best in business. Does this look like you?

You are entrepreneurial with an established network and a proven track record in referral marketing and sales.

You are goal oriented and a self-motivated individual who strives on success.

You are a people person who enjoys talking to others and is not afraid to make new connections.

You genuinely want to help people and have great listening skills.

You Think BIG. Growth & finding ways to challenge yourself to be better is in your DNA.

You are resilient, adaptable & embrace change.

You are professional and polite especially in tough situations.

You are technology-savvy and comfortable working in a digital environment with powerful AI tools.

You work well under pressure, tight timelines and high stakes.

You have earned a reputation of providing superior customer service while exceeding sales targets.

You enjoy no day looking the same, can multitask and bring order to chaos with ease.

You value the opportunity to earn uncapped commissions and residual income year after year.

You take care of others and support your colleagues, clients & communities.

Compensation:

This is a Commission Only position which provides commission on new business and renewals.

It can approximately translate into the following depending on commission earned: