insurance agent

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Remote or mobile

Tasks

• Assess potential institutional, business or individual client markets
• Ensure appropriate forms, medical examinations and other policy requirements are completed
• Monitor insurance claims and respond to clients' enquiries
• Provide customer service
• Provide information concerning group and individual insurance packages, the range of risk coverage, benefits paid and other policy features
• Sell automobile, fire, health, life, property, marine, aircraft and other types of insurance
• Identify and solicit potential clients

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) licence

Insurance experience

• Life insurance products

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Workplace information

• Remote

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Stocks / shares

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program