Intermediate Group Underwriter

Being a part of BrokerLink means you live our values: to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence, and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment is present.

Recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, we provide great talent with the tools and resources they need to kick off their career journey.

Our Commercial Broker Development Program is an accelerated learning experience designed to give you unparalleled expertise and grow your career in an exciting industry. In this program, you will learn the skills and knowledge that are essential to be a successful commercial insurance broker, while mentors, managers, and coaches teach you the ins and outs of our commercial insurance business through a variety of learning styles.

We are currently recruiting for this program and are looking for candidates available to join our team working at our branch office in Kitchener, ON.

About us

Insurance is about people. For almost 30 years, BrokerLink has been helping customers protect the things that are important to them. Established in 1991, BrokerLink is a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) and one of Canada’s largest insurance brokerages. We have over 140 offices supported by more than 2,000 dedicated employees across Ontario, Alberta, and the Atlantic Provinces. Our employees understand the importance of having a positive impact on the lives of others, and that inspires us. If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, keep reading!

What the Role Entails

• Live our values
• Learn the technical aspects of insurance: assessing and evaluating risk to make empowered decisions; and how to quote, negotiate, and authorize new business
• Attending courses and working towards obtaining Insurance License during the program
• Train and learn in inspiring ways - classroom, on-the-job, and self-study – in a collaborative work environment
• Be involved in stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and expertise
• Build your professional networks – both at BrokerLink, Intact, and at industry events

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• If you feel you have the equivalent skills, please apply
• You care about people and are a natural at building and nurturing relationships (a key part of this role!)
• You have a creative approach to problem-solving and are a natural at taking calculated risks
• You are a skilled communicator who can adapt your approach to your audience
• Previous sales experience, especially in B2B (business-to-business) sales, is an asset
• You can influence decisions and negotiate strategically
• You are an enthusiastic learner who thrives within a team or independently
• You have strong analytical skills and can make informed decisions or negotiations
• Experience as a salesperson or in a sales role is an asset

As part of our employee promise, here are some of the many perks of working with us:

• Flexible health and dental insurance benefits package
• Personal Spending amount to invest in your healthy lifestyle
• RRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company matching
• ESPP - Employee Share Purchase Plan (TSX: IFC) program with matching aspect
• ‘Dress for your day’ – dress according to your daily schedule
• Competitive compensation package with bonus aspect
• Employee discount program, including Apple, Bell, Rogers, and more!