Personal Insurance Advisor

We have an opening for a full-time, permanent Sales and Service Insurance Advisor to join our Personal Insurance Department at our Bedford, Nova Scotia branch.

Position Summary:

To provide front-line customer service of Personal Lines policies and take responsibility for the retention and account development of existing clients, quote and place new business as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Service on-going client needs, advise on insurance matters, conduct needs assessment, recommend solutions, answer inquiries, conduct care calls and process renewals
• Sell new policies/writing new business to existing or new clients, retain existing book of business in an effort to grow book of business
• Innovative in generating sale leads through new avenues as well as existing resources
• Quote new business through outbound call initiatives, introductory letters and receive walk-in clients
• Contact Underwriters and Adjusters to discuss guidelines and policy
• Prepare documentation for insurers, complete applications for clients, issue insurance certificates, process changes and review renewals
• Keep current on underwriting rules and workflow processes
• Actively participate in training initiatives
• Participate in community marketing initiatives

Skills and Experience:

• A valid insurance license for the Province of Nova Scotia or willing to obtain same
• Industry accreditation (CAIB, CIP) would be assets
• High School and/or Post Secondary Education
• Strong customer focus and administration skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities successfully
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as independently in a competitive industry and be committed to superior customer service

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At BrokerLink, we know there’s more to your decision about where you work than just the work itself. We know that helping our people achieve their career goals in a culture that offers growth and balance is what sets us apart. Our commitment to our employees is to offer workplace benefits that set the standard for them and their families. Along with a professional and fulfilling work environment, we provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefit programs and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Our values help guide us and our commitment to excel in all aspects of our business. Joining our team means you’ll have the opportunity to live our values.

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Applicants must be permanently eligible to work in Canada upon hire. Proof of eligibility may be requested and may come in the form of a copy of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, permanent residence card or confirmation.

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