Director, Business Development – Ontario

Director, Business Development – Ontario

Permanent, Full-Time (35 hrs/week) Base salary scale from $96,989 to $145,483 (based on experience) + bonus

About UV Insurance

Over a century of protecting what matters – Together, we change lives.

UV Insurance is a dynamic mutual insurance company that relies on a network of partners and close collaboration to foster financial well-being, health, and peace of mind for its policyholders and the communities it serves.

Why Choose UV Insurance?

Health, well-being, and care are at the very heart of our culture and values. Here is what we offer you:

• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Flexible schedule management. Full-time remote work based in Ontario, with regional travel across the territory (approximately 1 to 3 days per week on the road, depending on the season).

• Financial and Retirement Benefits: Defined benefit pension plan and preferred rates on our insurance products.

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive group insurance plan (including telemedicine), an annual $485 wellness allowance, and "Healthy Enterprise" certification.

• Quality Time Off: 4 weeks of paid vacation starting upon hire, plus 8 personal days per year.

• Learning Culture: Continuous investment in professional development, mentorship, and tangible opportunities for career advancement.

• Corporate Travel: Paid occasional trips to our head office in Drummondville (approximately 4 times per year / quarterly).

Your Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the National Vice-President, Business Development, your primary mission will be to drive growth and expand brand presence for individual life insurance and investment product lines, primarily across Ontario.

As a strategic ambassador, you will be at the core of our partner relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to expand our market share.

Your Key Daily Challenges and Mandates

• Business Development and Outreach:

  • Build, nurture, and grow business relationships with advisors and Managing General Agencies (MGAs) across the assigned territory.

  • Prospect, schedule, and lead individual and group presentations showcasing the company’s value proposition.

  • Actively represent UV Insurance at industry conferences, professional events, and networking functions.

• Advisory Support and Partner Training:

  • Promote the full line of individual life insurance, living benefits, and investment products.

  • Create, adapt, and tailor innovative sales concepts while addressing advisors’ informational needs.

  • Design, organize, and deliver dynamic training sessions covering our insurance solutions, sales concepts, and technology platforms.

  • Support advisors with case analysis and problem-solving for complex or specialized files.

• Market Intelligence and Continuous Improvement:

  • Monitor market trends and competitive offerings to deliver strategic recommendations that enhance our solutions and sales tools.

  • Collect field feedback from partners to optimize the competitiveness and marketing of our products.

  • Participate in developing and executing go-to-market strategies to achieve sales targets.

• Compliance and Operational Excellence:

  • Ensure seamless file coordination and follow-up between field partners and internal head-office teams.

  • Actively uphold rigorous privacy, compliance, and personal data protection standards.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related field (an asset).

• Licensing / Certification: Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) certification.

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of business development experience in individual life/health insurance and/or retirement savings (high-potential inside sales professionals looking to transition to the field will also be considered).

• Network: Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships of trust with Managing General Agencies (MGAs) and independent advisors.

• Core Competencies:

  • In-depth knowledge of life insurance, living benefits, and wealth/savings products.

  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently by car within the territory.

  • Complete professional fluency in English (oral and written); knowledge or comprehension of French is a strong asset to facilitate collaboration with our Qu