Broker

We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Insurance, formerly Megson FitzPatrick 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.

BROKER

Acera is looking for an ambitious, engaging experienced Broker to join our team.

Salary Range: $55,000 to $80,000

Your knowledge and experience in commercial Property and Casualty marketing combined with your strong negotiation skills are the keys to success as a Broker. This role focuses on marketing new business and renewal of medium to large commercial accounts.  The successful candidate will maintain a supportive role with Client Executives and/or Client Advisors on new and renewal business.  The candidate will occasionally be required to attend networking functions, sometimes outside of regular business hours and/or out-of-town.

LOCATION AND STATUS

• Vancouver Island, British Columbia
• In office (remote will be considered depending on experience)
• Full-time, Permanent (35 hrs/week)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 5 years of related experience in the insurance industry preferably focused in Property and Casualty.
• Brokerage experience would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of a Level 1 General Insurance License, subject to obtaining Level 2.
• CIP designation or CAIB or working toward is an asset.
• Keeping current with industry knowledge (regular attendance of seminars/webinars, etc.)

VALUES & COMPETENCIES

• High degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with Underwriters, Client Executives, and Client Advisors.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, able to follow a timeline and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Suite of products.
• Familiar with insurance customer relationship software (Epic is an asset).
• Demonstrated accountability and reliability in the quality and timeliness of work.
• Flexible and adaptable with proven solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Works well within a team and independently.
• Critical think with attention to detail.

Acera Insurance is one of 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.