Insurance Sales Representative

WizeHire, Inc; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insurance firm in Ontario is seeking an entry-level insurance agent to join their team. The role involves facilitating insurance sales, conducting client meetings, and developing risk management strategies. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. A willingness to obtain an insurance license is necessary. This position offers a compensation range of $75,000 - $100,000 at plan.

Benefits

Full benefits when hired

3 separate pensions

Qualifications

• Candidates must have or be willing to get an insurance license.
• Willingness to learn about the insurance industry and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meetings with new clients to present insurance policies.
• Develop risk management strategies for customers.
• Implement marketing strategies including cold calling.
• Maintain accurate records of bookkeeping and sales reports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Customer service

Analytical skills

Tools

Sales lead or accounting software

Job description

Are you a motivated people person looking for the chance to break into a new industry? If the answer is “yes”, we are looking for you! Jump-start your career by joining our growing team as an entry-level insurance agent. Candidates with strong interpersonal communication skills will hit the ground running to facilitate insurance sales among new and prospective clients. Job seekers must have strong organization skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to customer service. If you're interested in an exciting opportunity to become a top-notch insurance sales representative please apply today!

Responsibilities

• Conduct meetings with new and potential clients and carefully listen to their individual circumstances in order to present the best insurance policies to meet their needs
• Develop risk management strategies for each customer to ensure his or her policy needs are continuously met
• Implement marketing strategies including, but not limited, to cold calling and networking to connect with potential clients while simultaneously maintaining a portfolio of current clients
• Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients
• Take ownership of ensuring there are accurate records of all necessary bookkeeping, client, and sales reports in order to track and communicate the status of assigned goals

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of sales lead or accounting software is helpful
• Candidates must have or be willing to get an insurance license
• Willingness to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and state and federal regulations that may impact policyholders
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills are necessary; customer service skills are helpful

Compensation

$75,000 - $100,000 at plan

About NYL - Lance Gillman

As a mutual company, with no investors or outside owners, New York Life is uniquely aligned with clients’ interests and priorities. We have over 176 years of industry success. Some of our accolades include:

• A promise to work with you to build a strong financial future for both you and your clients
• #73 on Fortune 100 in 2020
• A leading company with many agents qualifying for MDRT 2 year after year
• Highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer: Standard & Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++); Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA) as of 9/12/19
• Full benefits when hired and 3 separate pensions

New York Life Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Lance Gillman, Senior Partner, New York Life