Job Description

Westland Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for an Insurance Advisor in our Winnipeg, MB office. Do you love to talk about insurance and provide exceptional client service? We are looking for a career minded individual who is focused on growing their insurance industry knowledge and experience.
What we offer:

• Competitive Base salary
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
• Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs

The opportunity:
The Insurance Advisor is an integral part of a team and will be the first point of contact for clients.
In this role you will:

• Engage with clients to determine their needs and provide expert advice to ensure the best coverage for them
• Promote retention of existing clients by providing quality customer service
• Rate new and renewal business utilizing basic knowledge of underwriting principles
• Review and analyze personal sales volumes for improvement opportunities
• Maintain and manage a book of business and strong customer relationships through proactive contact via phone, letter, and email
• Develop new business opportunities by securing expiry dates and cross selling
• Manage and process renewals on a timely basis and maintain high levels of client retention
• Support clients in the claims process

Here's what you bring:

• Insurance Broker Level 1 License required
• Previous personal lines, auto and home insurance experience required
• Demonstrated experience in a sales or customer service environment
• A natural ability at building authentic customer relationships and functioning as part of a team
• High level of motivation, excellent time management skills, and the ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion
• Strong work ethic without sacrificing your ability to have fun on the job

Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada. With a national network of 195 locations and over 2,100 employees, the company continues to expand coast to coast. Westland's brokers provide expert advice to home, business, farm, life, and auto insurance clients. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its local communities.
Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equality 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 careers@westlandinsurance.ca