Finance & Insurance | Broker - FT

Acera is looking for an ambitious, engaging experienced Broker to join our team.

Salary Range: $55,000 to $80,000

Your knowledge and experience in commercial Property and Casualty marketing combined with your strong negotiation skills are the keys to success as a Broker. This role focuses on marketing new business and renewal of medium to large commercial accounts.  The successful candidate will maintain a supportive role with Client Executives and/or Client Advisors on new and renewal business.  The candidate will occasionally be required to attend networking functions, sometimes outside of regular business hours and/or out-of-town.

LOCATION AND STATUS

• Vancouver Island, British Columbia
• In office (remote will be considered depending on experience)
• Full-time, Permanent (35 hrs/week)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 5 years of related experience in the insurance industry preferably focused in Property and Casualty.
• Brokerage experience would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of a Level 1 General Insurance License, subject to obtaining Level 2.
• CIP designation or CAIB or working toward is an asset.
• Keeping current with industry knowledge (regular attendance of seminars/webinars, etc.)

VALUES & COMPETENCIES

• High degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with Underwriters, Client Executives, and Client Advisors.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, able to follow a timeline and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Suite of products.
• Familiar with insurance customer relationship software (Epic is an asset).
• Demonstrated accountability and reliability in the quality and timeliness of work.
• Flexible and adaptable with proven solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Works well within a team and independently.
• Critical think with attention to detail.