Commercial Insurance Advisor – Independent

Co-operators

Independent Commercial Insurance Advisor helping local businesses with tailored insurance solutions. Building relationships and growing a profitable portfolio with autonomy under the Co-operators brand.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial insurance and risk management, with a strong focus on client relationship building and advisory services. Proven ability to drive business development and client loyalty through tailored solutions and community engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Insurance ExperienceGeneral Insurance LicenseBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementAdvisory Expertise

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Hard Skills

Commercial InsuranceRisk ManagementB2B SalesAccount ManagementFinancial Services

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingClient LoyaltyTrust and CredibilityProactive ServiceEntrepreneurial Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Provincial General Insurance License

Industry Keywords

InsuranceBusiness OwnershipCommunity EngagementClient-Facing RolesLong-Term Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build strong relationships with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations, helping them protect what matters most
Leverage your network, business development mindset, and advisory expertise to deliver tailored commercial insurance and risk management solutions
Deliver proactive, advice-based service that strengthens client loyalty, retention, and drives long-term growth
Act as a visible and professional independent representative of Co-operators, strengthening our reputation and presence in the communities we serve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold a valid provincial general insurance license (or are willing to obtain one) and meet ongoing licensing and continuing education requirements
Have experience in commercial or personal lines insurance
Have experience running your own business
Have a background in financial services, banking, B2B sales, account management, or business development
Have worked in client-facing advisory or relationship-management roles where trust and credibility matter
Are a business owner, entrepreneur, or community-based sales professional who thrives on autonomy and long-term growth

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to build and grow your own commercial client portfolio with ownership over your results
Opportunities to grow your compensation through business development, client retention, and new business success
A flexible, remote-friendly work model with autonomy over your schedule
Comprehensive onboarding, training, mentorship, and ongoing development to support your long-term success
Access to enterprise-level tools, marketing resources, product specialists, and dedicated support teams to help you grow and scale your business
The backing of a trusted Canadian brand with a strong community presence and a values-driven, client-first culture