Senior Risk Advisor

DGA Careers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial insurance brokerage in Calgary is seeking a Senior Risk Advisor with at least 5-10 years in the industry. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, offering strategic risk management solutions and ensuring client service excellence. A Level 2 Insurance License and strong technical background in insurance programs are required. The company values innovation and employee development, offering a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Career development opportunities

Underground parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of insurance programs and risk management.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and provide expert risk management solutions.
• Develop and present strategic insurance solutions.
• Support a collaborative client service excellence.

Skills

Client relationship management

Risk management strategies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Education

CIP

CRM

Post Secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Risk Advisor

The Opportunity
A well-established and growing commercial insurance brokerage is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Risk Advisor to lead client relationships and provide expert risk management solutions. The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter with a strong technical background, exceptional client service skills, and a keen ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships. This role is ideal for a highly skilled account manager who excels in client-facing interactions and possesses deep expertise across multiple lines of insurance.

About the Company
This brokerage is dedicated to delivering tailored insurance and risk management solutions, ensuring clients receive strategic guidance that evolves with their business needs. With deep roots in the industry, they provide a collaborative, client-first approach to risk advisory.

Their leadership team consists of seasoned industry professionals with extensive experience in brokerage, underwriting, and risk management. The company fosters a culture of innovation, integrity, and partnership, providing employees with a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

They offer a competitive compensation package, a strong commitment to work-life balance, and ample opportunities for career growth.

What Sets Them Apart
This brokerage values its employees and provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• A collaborative work environment with opportunities for career development
• A well-resourced team to support client service excellence
• Underground parking

Who You Are
You are an experienced insurance professional with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the industry. You have a strong technical background in risk advisory and account management, with a proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced, consultative environment and are looking to join a forward-thinking brokerage, this opportunity is for you.

What You Bring

• Level 2 Insurance License
• 5-10+ years of experience in insurance, with expertise in Auto, Property, Liability, and Directors & Officers coverage considered an asset
• Strong technical knowledge of insurance programs, contract analysis and risk management strategies
• Exceptional relationship-building and client-management skills
• Ability to develop and present strategic insurance solutions
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with a willingness to mentor and coach others as well as participate in special projects as required
• Progress toward or completion of CIP, CRM or CAIB designation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education Required

• CIP
• CIP Partial Completion
• CRM
• FCIP
• FCIP - Partial Completion
• Insurance License Level 1
• Insurance License Level II
• Post Secondary Education