Insurance Advisor

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The purpose of this transitional role is to provide opportunity for career progression to a Senior Insurance Advisor position once all goals, metrics, and competencies of the Senior Insurance Advisor have been performed at a successful level. Ongoing training and support to advance into this role, will be provided to ensure your long-term success.

As one of BCAA’s Member-facing team members, the Insurance Advisor is a driven Insurance Professional dedicated to delivering amazing Member experiences and continuous revenue growth through the consultative selling of BCAA’s products and services, with a focus on Homeowners’ and Travel Insurance. The Insurance Advisor is a source of positive brand impressions and builds long-lasting relationships with our Members by reviewing coverages, making recommendations and cross-selling other BCAA products and services. The Insurance Advisor collaborates with a team who is passionate about igniting unparalleled Member loyalty that enables BCAA to be the most trusted organization in British Columbia.
- Key Responsibilities:_
- Sells and Upgrades BCAA Products and Services to New and Renewing Members- Through consultative in-person or over the phone sales, acquires new Home, ICBC, Optional Auto and Travel Insurance sales, new BCAA Membership and additional products and services-
- Renews Home ICBC, Optional Auto and Travel Medical Insurance policies, BCAA Memberships and additional products and services, by reviewing current coverages and making recommendations-
- Reviews product terms and conditions including, but not limited to, coverages, limits and exclusions to limit errors and omissions-
- Deepens Member relationships through cross-selling other BCAA products and services-
- Creates and follows up on future business leads and upcoming renewals-
- Collaborates with BCAA and other supplier’s Underwriters-
- Meets all prescribed sales, business-building and retention targets, BCAA and AAA/CAA Member experience goals, best practices, standards and Underwriting guidelinesManages Member/Customer Accounts and Concerns- Updates Member information and insurance policy details in applicable systems-
- Processes endorsements and cancellations for Insurance, BCAA Memberships and additional products and services-
- Issues new and renewal Membership transactions and Member entitlement products such as passport photos, international driving permits, Member maps, tour books and camp guides-
- Resolves Member concerns by following BCAA’s Member resolution standards and meeting BCAA and AAA/CAA Member satisfaction goalsProcesses and Manages Member/Customer Documents- Processes payments and follow up on outstanding payments-
- Issues new, renewal, endorsements and cancellations for Insurance policies, BCAA Memberships, and additional products and services-
- Meets all required processing standards for storage, retrieval, confidentiality, accuracy and timelinessAcquires and Maintains Industry, Product and Systems Knowledge- Maintains a working knowledge of all BCAA Membership and Insurance manuals, best practices, standards, policies and systems-
- Attends required BCAA and industry training courses-
- Keeps up-to-date with industry knowledge and competitor’s product offerings-
- Maintains annual Insurance licensing requirementsOther Duties; as Assigned- Greeting and administrative duties- Relationships:_
- Reports to: Assistant Manager or Manager, Service Location(s)- External: Members, Insurance Council of BC, Insurance Brokers Association of BC (IBABC), ICBC, BCAA approved suppliers and community business associates-
- Other: Various BCAA Management, other Service Location team members, and team members in P&D, Payroll, Marketing, Underwriting- Qualifications:_
- Minimum Qualifications- Completion of Grade 12-
- 2 years’ experience in a Sales and Service environment, including 6 months of General Insurance experience-
- Level 1 Insurance license, and ability to obtain Level 2 Insurance license within 12 months of employment in this position-
- Completion of Autoplan Essentials, or completion within 3 months of employment in this position-
- Demonstrated sales productivity and selling skills, with proven ability to balance customer needs, disciplined risk management and revenue growthDemonstrated multi-tasking skills and proven ability to prioritize activities-
- Strong interpersonal communication skills-
- Ability to work within a fast-paced team environment and maintain a high level of professionalism-
- Proven judgment and decision-making abilities. Must be able to consider costs and benefits