Company Summary: Waypoint Insurance is a provincial insurance provider with the market capacity of a large brokerage while also giving the service and attention of a boutique firm. Through our expertise, we provide custom insurance solutions and risk management services for personal, business and auto needs. We specifically focus on Western Canadian industries, from small retail to large scale manufacturing. There is a wide range of industries we work with, including but not limited to, the construction, forestry, manufacturing, marine and real estate sectors.

Through strategic alliances, we offer our clients the best representation across many communities in British Columbia, as well as access to the national insurance market. Waypoint Insurance represents a cross-section of Canada’s most reputable, stable, and competitive insurer. We guarantee our clients quality insurance protection at the most reasonable costs.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an
Insurance Broker for our company.

Company Operating Name:  Waypoint Insurance

Job Summary:

The Broker will be responsible for insurance to public, private, and not-for-profit organizations. They will be knowledgeable in providing guidance and information about our insurance services and products. They will advise clients on various policy options and features that cater to their need. They will ensure that the clients they handle receive effective technical, risk, product and market advice. The Broker will provide and negotiate optimized solutions to any perceived risks, answer inquiries from clients and other tasks as required.

Job Title: Insurance Broker

No. of Positions:  1

Job Duties:

• Create and present client insurance coverage, calculate premiums and payment procedures
• Advise and inform clients and potential clients about our insurance services and products
• Provide information about customized insurance coverage packages, the scope of coverage, available benefits, and other components of the policy that will meet the client’s needs
• Create marketing initiatives to attract new clients and meet with potential clients to discuss their insurance needs
• Sell various types of insurance that are related to construction, manufacturing, energy, hospitality and transportation sector
• Identify and advise clients on sound risk management initiatives
• Provide clients with technical, risk, product, and market guidance.
• Advise clients on how and when to make a claim on their policy and ensure related forms are correctly filled out
• Execute placement of accounts in the insurance marketplace on behalf of the commercial service teams.
• Explain insurance policies to clients and answer further inquiries.
• Organize and maintain a precise record of all clients.
• Other related duties as required.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Long Term

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week 

Wages:  $27.75 per hour

Overtime: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations

Benefits Package: 

• Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by employer
• Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a
  semi-monthly basis 

Location of Work: #301 – 841 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2J8 Canada

Possibility of working remotely anywhere within Canada.

Anticipated Start Date of Employment:  As soon as possible

Education, Experience and Language Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary School is required
• Valid Insurance Agent/Broker license – Level 1 or higher
• One year of related experience
• Able to communicate in English

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Additional Skills and Other Requirements: 

• Ability to analyze information and determine appropriate recommendations
• Ability to provide clear advice and guidance
• Good communication and effective interpersonal skills
• A passion for sales
• In-depth knowledge of insurance products
• Confident negotiating skills
• Must be flexible, reliable and organized
• Must be available for all hours of operations and shifts as required including overtime and weekend work as required.

Preference will be given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth.

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to waypointinsurancecanada@gmail.com  or by mail: #301 – 841 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2J8 Canada.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.