Registered Insurance Broker

We are seeking Registered Insurance Brokers to join our Union Power team.

In this role, you’ll assess clients’ insurance needs, provide tailored advice on personal and commercial coverage options, and match clients with the most suitable insurance solutions.

*This position is based in Hamilton, ON. Employees who reside within the Hamilton area will be expected to work from the office on a hybrid schedule. We are open to hiring candidates outside the Hamilton area on a fully remote basis where experience and business needs align.*

​The Registered Insurance Broker will:

• Assess the client’s individual insurance needs (exposure identification) and obtaining quotes from insurers
• Use professional knowledge and expertise to assist clients in obtaining personal and/or commercial insurance based on assessed needs
• Treat all clients in a fair, professional, and friendly manner
• Provide professional insurance advice and guidance, including, but not limited to, advising on coverage options available in the marketplace
• Ensure that available discounts the client qualifies for are applied
• Respond to client inquiries promptly via telephone and/or email (whichever the client prefers)
• Complete any client requests such as, but not limited to, policy changes, contacting 3rd parties to confirm coverage (i.e., lawyers, financial institutions, dealerships, etc.), and handling payment requests
• Gather any information requested by insurers, and correspond with insurers in a friendly and professional manner
• Act on clients’ behalf to ensure claims are handled quickly and fairly (acting as the client’s claims advocate) when it becomes necessary
• Ensure all applicable insurance company portals, as well as the broker management system, are fully documented after every client interaction
• Adhere to, without exception, and at all times, the RIBO Code of Conduct. Related, the broker must also have a solid understanding of the RIBO definition of “Misconduct”
• Follow and adhere to instructions given by management, in particular file maintenance, collection of premiums, binding authority, and workflow instructions
• Be in compliance with any and all provincial licensing requirements at all times, in particular those relating to continuing education credits

To be successful as a Registered Insurance Broker with Union Power Insurance Brokers, you will need:

• RIBO license required, or willingness to obtain before starting
• Minimum of 3 years of insurance industry experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment

All-star candidates will have:

• Other industry qualifications such as CIP and CAIB
• Experience with Sig, Applied Rating Services, AS400, and other company portals an asset

What's in it for you:

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Competitive compensation

Our mission at Union Power Insurance Brokers is to provide professional and trusted insurance advice to members of Canada’s Building Trades Unions. We are committed to bringing our customers the best insurance protection for their assets at the lowest possible price.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to [email protected].

The base salary for this position is between $55,000 - $65,000 annually.

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.