Life Insurance Broker

TEEMA Solutions Group; Harmony, Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brokerage firm in Ontario is seeking an LLQP licensed broker with a minimum of 3 years in life insurance sales. The role emphasizes relationship building, sales capabilities, and comfort with technology. Key benefits include unlimited earning potential and a flexible work environment. This is a commission-only position, rewarding those who excel in sales.

Benefits

Unlimited earning potential

Unlimited vacation time

1-to-1 mentoring with top-selling brokers

Flexible work environment

Access to exclusive training

Qualifications

• LLQP license required.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Life Insurance Sales Broker/Producer.
• $15,000 FYC in the past 2 consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Manage leads and provide quotes to prospective clients.
• Review policies based on client needs.
• Generate leads and close deals.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Build a quality book of business.
• Comply with underwriting guidelines.
• Ensure policy requirements are completed.

Skills

Relationship-oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time-management

Sales skills

Prospecting skills

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Degree from a recognized Canadian University or Insurance Diploma from a College

Job description

BIG Alta Vista is seeking an LLQP licensed broker with a minimum of 3 years of life insurance sales experience to join our team. 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, in both a customer facing role, as well as an internal role as our brokerage’s Life Insurance expert. 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 Ottawa. Launched in 2022, We have been recognized on Insurance Business Canada’s Top Brokerages list, 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, incl. bonuses for high achievers.

Unlimited vacation time

People-focused company culture

Flexible work environment (in-office or hybrid)

Work-life balance

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

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

Requirements & Qualifications:

Must have

LLQP license

3+ years’ experience as a Life Insurance Sales Broker/Producer.

Achieved a minimum of $15,000 FYC in the past 2 consecutive years.

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

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

Reside in the Greater Ottawa area.

Nice-to-have

CFP, CSC or similar professional designations are an asset.

Group Life/Health, Retirement Solutions, and Segregated Funds sales experience is an asset.

Fluency in other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities:

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.

Identify cross sell opportunities to assist clients with all their insurance needs

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 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: