Business Development Representative

Job ID: 8743

Working Business Language: English.

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $75,000 - $85,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us

At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Regina, SK; Saskatoon, SK.

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Under direct supervision the Business Development Representative will; maintain brokerage relationships between Wawanesa and brokerage network, assist in developing and achieving targeted business goals with contracted brokers, and assist in developing opportunities to grow the business with new brokerages and territories within the region, all which reflect Wawanesa’s strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between Wawanesa and our brokers to ensure flow of communication and assist in solving any company/brokerage concerns.
• Maintain the brokerage relationship which includes; sharing production results, assist in setting and achieving growth and marketing plans based on individual brokerage plans and regional goals, and assessing a brokerages benefit or risk to regional goals.
• Work effectively with functional departments and management teams to achieve plans and goals, which includes; training sessions, facilitating meetings with Wawanesa and brokerage staff, implementing underwriting plans, providing marketplace information, and directing claim or underwriting concerns to the appropriate channels at broker and Wawanesa offices.
• Maintain a strong understanding and knowledge of marketplace, products, brokerages, and competitors.
• Assess non contracted brokerage opportunities and territories to achieve growth and production plans.
• Liaison and coordinate efforts with all Marketing and Business Development departments as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant insurance experience.
• Proficient Microsoft Office.
• Solid planning and organizing skills with the ability to monitor performance and results.
• Good presentation and training skills with the ability to communicate at the right level for the audience.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Good team player who makes quality contributions and supports fellow team members.
• Insurance Designation considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education in; Business, Marketing, Communications or a relatable field would be considered an asset.
  
  

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!

Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, [email protected].  

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