Associate, Agriculture & Equine Insurance

We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Insurance, offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees. 

Our people are:

• Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence.
• Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work.
• Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first.
• Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun.

We also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 650 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees. Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance’s success — which they make possible.

Join our award-winning network of over 1,200 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance.

ASSOCIATE, AGRICULTURE & EQUINE INSURANCE

JOB DETAILS

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Kelowna, Hardy

Compensation: Acera’s total compensation offerings are based on pay for performance that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance.  The typical hiring range for this position is from $45,000 – $55,000 CAD annually; the pay offering is based on location and will vary depending on related insurance experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity. 

JOB SUMMARY

We are currently recruiting for a full time Associate, Agriculture & Equine to work in our Kelowna Hardy location. The role requires someone with excellent organizational and customer service skills with a good working knowledge of EPIC.  The associate role is responsible for providing support to Client Advisors by processing documents, checking current policies, preparing renewal letters, renewal terms, and maintaining accounts receivable. This role is ideal for someone interested in developing into the position of Client Advisor, Agriculture & Equine Insurance. 

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 1 General Insurance License or a commitment to obtaining a Level 1 Insurance License within 6 months of the start date
• Experience with EPIC, InsureView and Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Creates an environment where everyone wants to do their best
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team with high client service goals
• Ability to maximize efficiencies by leveraging technology, tools resources and information
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong attention to detail is a must
• High sense of urgency and strong organization/multi-tasking skills
• Understanding of various insurance providers and Equine Anatomy and products
• Willingness to contribute regularly during team meetings
• Advocates for changes and additions to service plans that increase value for clients

Acera Insurance is the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerages in Canada. With over 60 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon, and $1.3 billion in gross written premium, our team provides individuals, families and businesses unbiased insurance and risk management solutions that have a distinct Canadian perspective. Our collaborative work structure combines our people’s strength and expertise to offer greater value, knowledge, and resources to our personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits.

Acera Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.