Bjornson Insurance Group Inc. , representing Co-operators is actively seeking to support our agency growth by adding to our team of insurance professionals.
If you are someone who enjoys a fast paced collaborative, interactive team environment, this is the place for you! Our knowledgeable and trusted team is committed to delivering professional advice and financial services solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.
The Associate Insurance Advisor - Commercial support person is a key player in the support and development of the agency operations primarily through the service and sales of Co-operators commercial property, commercial auto, and farm products as well as personal lines auto and home.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Service, sales and profitable growth of both personal lines and specialty lines products
- Commercial policy processing and ceritficates, working with Commercial Advisors to complete applications
- Advise and recommend coverages and policies that best meet client needs
- Actively focus on prospecting for all lines of business by identifying and recommending additional products/services that benefit the client
- Complete front line risk assessment and selection following underwriting guidelines
- Prospect and cross sell by identifying and recommending additional products/services that benefit the client.
- Complete Client Reviews
- Achieve individual goals for client service, sales, quality and productivity and contribute to the achievement of overall agency sales and growth goals
- Support programs to build multi-client relationships
- Respond to client questions and concerns, resolve customer complaints and escalate issues appropriately
- Proactively complete client reviews on the auto, home portfolio
- Support financial services sales activities in the agency
Working Conditions:
- Regular office environment
- May be required to work flexible hours
- May require occasional travel outside the office
To be successful:
- You remain focused and optimistic in the pursuit of a goal, despite barriers, until the objective is achieved and effectively manage your time in the quest of client satisfaction.
- You leverage information about client’s needs and situations to qualify sales opportunities and exhibit strong communication skills that allow you to clearly convey messages.
- You are committed to continuous improvement and building productive client relationships in order to exceed client expectations.
- You’re an effective team player and provide guidance to support the development of your peers.
To join our team:
- General Insurance Level 1 License is required, Level 2 preferred
- Meet all provincial-licensing requirements in accordance with continuing education in order to obtain and maintain all licenses
- Applicant should live locally
- A minimum of 2+ years of insurance industry experience including commercial lines experience is preferred
- Strong working knowledge of commercial auto and property insurance products
- Experience with selling techniques is an asset.
- Must be skilled in communication (verbal and written), organization, time management, client service, decision making, problem solving
- Must be comfortable working in a fast paced collaborative environment
- Candidate must be comfortable in a technology dependent environment including proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license is required
- Reliable vehicle is required due to office location in the county
Compensation – A competitive compensation package and benefits program.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you or have you been licensed as a General Insurance Agent in Alberta?
Experience:
- Insurance sales & service: 1 year (preferred)
- Commercial auto and or commercial fleet auto: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers license (required)
Work Location: In person
