Broker

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.
BROKER
Your knowledge and experience in commercial property & casualty and automobile marketing combined with your strong negotiation skills are the keys to success as a Broker. This role focuses on marketing new business and renewals 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.
LOCATION AND STATUS

Alberta
Remote or In-Office (preferable Calgary or Edmonton, AB)
Full-time, Permanent

QUALIFICATIONS

3 to 5 years of related experience in the insurance industry preferably focused in property & casualty and/or commercial auto
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

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
Strong sense of urgency, able to follow a timeline and meet tight deadlines
Skilled user of the Microsoft Office 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 thinker with attention to details

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.
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