Commercial Insurance Advisor – Independent

Co-operators

. Build an independent commercial insurance advisory business under the Co-operators brand .

Posted 11/11/2026full-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 building client relationships and delivering tailored solutions. Proven ability to manage a sales pipeline independently while maintaining a client-first approach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Insurance ExpertiseBusiness Development ExperienceValid Provincial General Insurance LicenseClient Relationship ManagementSales Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Commercial InsuranceRisk ManagementB2B SalesAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSales StrategyNetworkingProspectingClient AdvisoryFinancial Services

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStrong OrganizationSelf-MotivationResilienceAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Provincial General Insurance License

Industry Keywords

Insurance AdvisoryClient LoyaltyMarket TrendsReferral RelationshipsSustainable Business Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build an independent commercial insurance advisory business under the Co-operators brand
Partner with business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations to understand risks and provide tailored insurance and risk management solutions
Build and grow a profitable, sustainable commercial insurance portfolio
Prospect, network, and develop referral relationships in high-opportunity markets
Deliver proactive, advice-based service to strengthen client loyalty and retention
Act as a visible and professional independent representative of Co-operators
Develop expertise in commercial insurance, business risk, and market trends
Manage time, priorities, and sales pipeline independently
Distribute Co-operators products as an exclusive independent advisor
Build long-term client relationships and grow a sustainable book of business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid provincial general insurance license, or willingness to obtain one
Ongoing licensing and continuing education requirements
Experience in commercial or personal lines insurance
Experience running your own business
Background in financial services, banking, B2B sales, account management, or business development
Experience in client-facing advisory or relationship-management roles
Ability to build trusted relationships and convert them into sustainable business growth
Strong sales and business-development mindset
Comfort prospecting, networking, and creating opportunity
Clear, confident communication, strong organization, and disciplined follow-through
Client-first, advice-based approach to helping businesses manage risk
Resilience, accountability, and self-motivation
Comprehensive background check
Background, credit, and eligibility checks to Co-operators’ satisfaction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to grow your compensation through business development, client retention, and new business success
Flexible, remote-friendly work model with autonomy over your schedule
Comprehensive onboarding, training, mentorship, and ongoing development
Access to enterprise-level tools, marketing resources, product specialists, and dedicated support teams
Backing of a trusted Canadian brand with a strong community presence and values-driven, client-first culture
Accommodations available throughout the recruitment process upon request