Commercial Broker

Cowan Insurance Group is looking for a **Commercial Broker** to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Commercial Brokering, you’ll support our commercial lines sales team to develop marketing strategies, negotiate coverage terms and pricing, and provide recommendations to develop comprehensive and competitive insurance options that meet the needs of our clients. You’re a well-rounded commercial insurance expert who knows underwriting and understands the insurance sales cycle. You’re a strategic problem solver who is not afraid of turning a “No” into a “Yes”. You’re a people person who enjoys building long-lasting relationships with insurance carriers, industry partners, and your colleagues.
- **What you will do**:

- Working in conjunction with the Leadership team, this role allows you the opportunity to use your technical knowledge to take commercial submissions to the next level
- As a thought leader, you’ll stay current on market and industry trends and provide technical advice to your colleagues.
- You will build strong relationships with insurance markets, attend industry events and report on industry trends to our Commercial team
- You will attend onsite risk inspections and client presentations as needed

**What you will bring**:

- 5 years of commercial insurance experience
- RIBO license is required or ability to obtain
- CAIB, CIP or CRM designation (or working towards designation) would be an asset
- Cross-border and specialty lines expertise is considered an asset
- Self-starter and strategic thinker with a can-do attitude
- Supportive team player
- Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities regularly in a fast-paced environment

**Who we are**:
Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With over 500 employees hired out of 6 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

- deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals
- advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

**What sets us apart?**

**Be in good company**

Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

**Challenge your thinking**

You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

**Grow together**

We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.

**Benefits and perks**
- Competitive salary
- Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
- Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
- Company-paid training and development courses
- Community involvement
- Hybrid work environment

**Are you interested?**

**Please Apply**

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

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