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About the Role
Build your own business, where your success is driven by the relationships you build, the businesses you support, and the impact you make in your community. Co-operators is expanding its commercial insurance presence across Canada, and we are looking for driven, relationship-centric professionals who are eager to build an independent business and have meaningful impact. As an independent Commercial Insurance Advisor, you'll build strong relationships with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations, helping them protect what matters most. You'll leverage your network, business development mindset, and advisory expertise to deliver tailored commercial insurance and risk management solutions, while establishing yourself as a trusted professional in your community. This is an independent, business-building opportunity. You will run your own advisory practice as an independent contractor, distributing Co-operators products under the Co-operators brand.
Responsibilities
- Become a trusted advisor in your community by partnering with business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations to understand their risks and provide tailored insurance and risk management solutions
- Build and grow a profitable, sustainable commercial insurance portfolio by prospecting, networking, and developing referral relationships in high-opportunity markets
- 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
- 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
- A demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and convert them into sustainable business growth
- A strong sales and business-development mindset, with comfort prospecting, networking, and creating opportunity
- Clear, confident communication, strong organization, and disciplined follow-through
- A client-first, advice-based approach grounded in helping businesses manage risk and succeed
- Resilience, accountability, and self-motivation, with the drive to take ownership of your results
- You will be required to complete a comprehensive background check
Skills
- Relationship building
- Business development
- Advisory expertise
- Risk management
- Sales
- Networking
- Client retention
- Communication
- Organization
- Follow-through
- Client-first approach
- Resilience
- Accountability
- Self-motivation
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Independent contractor
- Remote-friendly
Experience Level
- Independent business building
- Entry-level to experienced
Salary/Compensations
- Opportunities to grow your compensation through business development, client retention, and new business success
Benefits
- Comprehensive onboarding, training, mentorship, and ongoing development
- Access to enterprise-level tools, marketing resources, product specialists, and dedicated support teams
- The backing of a trusted Canadian brand with a strong community presence and a values-driven, client-first culture
About the Company
- Co-operators is expanding its commercial insurance presence across Canada.
- Co-operators is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment.
Equal Opportunity
- Co-operators is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to explore this opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.