Business Advisor - Commercial General

Saskatoon Betts Ave, SK, 220 Betts Ave #70, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Req #3397Monday, September 9, 2024We’re searching for a Commercial Business Advisor. Are you searching for new possibilities?Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is growing and has a new opportunity for a Commercial Business Advisor at our Saskatoon, SK office. Do you love to talk about insurance and provide exceptional client service? If so, you will love working for Westland! We are looking for a career-minded individual who is focused on growing their insurance industry knowledge and experience.Discover what’s possible, with Westland.The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.As a Commercial Insurance Advisor, you will promote and educate clients on insurance products, take ownership of client relationships, and help us grow our presence and profile in the local community.Why you'll love Westland:An open, flexible and welcoming workplacePlenty of opportunities to grow and learnAutonomy to drive your own successBe part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgroundsA total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental healthFlexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to youPaid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clientsWhy we’ll love You:Laser-focused, you have a track record of achieving sales targetsBuilding authentic client relationships comes naturally to youMaster time manager, you can prioritize your workload, plus you demonstrate confidentiality and discretionInsurance broker license or working towards CAIB/CIP (financial support provided!)BONUS! 2-3 years of commercial and/or personal lines insurance experience will be considered an assetOnce here, you'll:Be a member of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds.Deliver superior customer service that promotes client retentionUncover clients’ business challenges and act as a client advocate identifying their needs and providing recommendationsAssist clients with their insurance needs by utilizing basic knowledge of underwriting principlesYou have an inexhaustible curiosity and look for opportunities to grow your careerWant to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.In the position of Business Advisor, you will represent Westland to the market and provide insurance services and advice to clients. You will bring together strong technical skills and general insurance knowledge in this retention-focused role. You will have an assigned Commercial book of business of small business Commercial accounts.You demonstrate confidence in problem-solving and creative thinking while continuously expanding your knowledge. You are proactive in taking on more responsibilities while developing your skills.Responsibilities:Achieving sales targets (monthly and quarterly) individually and as a team.Professionally represent Westland Insurance through the insurance sales process.Submit underwriting information to in-house and external underwriters; follow up to ensure timely receipt of quotations.Engage with clients to determine their insurance needs and provide expert advice to ensure their best insurance coverage and protection.Identify exposures to loss and recommend appropriate coverage.Accountable for front-line underwriting.Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive contact via phone, letter, and email.Continue professional development of technical and sales skills.Keep informed regarding industry information, new product information, legislation, coverages, and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.Develop new business opportunities by securing expiry dates, cross-selling and upselling insurance products, and requesting referrals.Employ expertise in the use of software and applications to manage leads and sell insurance.Maintain records of actions, recommendations, and declined coverage.Collaborate with co-workers and managers to develop positive and effective office procedures.Manage policy renewals, policy changes, and cancellations in accordance with Client Service Strategy.Obtain, review, and submit underwriting information.Identify exposure to loss and recommend appropriate coverage.Assess need for Loss Control or Risk Management.Identify cross-selling, upselling, and new business opportunities (secondary).Collect and maintain accounts receivables.Key Relationships:Reporting to: Manager, Business SolutionsInteracting with: Clients, Internal and External Underwriters.Qualifications & Skills:Insurance Broker Level 2 LicenseMinimum 2 years’ insurance experienceCommercial insurance knowledge preferredStrong communication and customer serviceYou belong here. We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose-driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr