Careers at Reliance

Mission: Reliance Insurance Agencies Ltd. offers a unique and holistic approach to business related risks and how to mitigate them, whether insurable or not insurable. Protection Beyond Insurance Protection® of our client’s assets, the livelihood of our staff and the protection of our profitability.

What makes Reliance Insurance a step above other insurance agencies for your career? Our team!

Reliance Insurance is one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in Western Canada providing insurance products and services including commercial, home, auto, pleasurecraft, marine, life and employee benefits.

Our head office is based in Burnaby, BC. We have been a 100% Canadian owned family business since 1985. We offer team members a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salary, complete benefits package, continuing education and exciting opportunities for advancement in a fast-growing company.

We value respect, integrity, teamwork, customer focus, fun, competition and rewards.

If you value a successful company with little turnover come and find your forever job as part of the Reliance Family.

Benefits of Reliance Insurance Careers

• Full Time
• Competitive Salary
• Vacation
• Benefits
• RRSP
• Company perks
• Fun place to work

Your Career at Reliance Insurance

Account Director/Producer Commercial Insurance

We are looking for an Account Director to join our team. As the Account Director you will be responsible and accountable for management of a profitable commercial portfolio in addition to business development.

You will form part of our well-established sales team who collaborate together in order to drive sales results and provide our clients with the best-in-class experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business by earning referrals from existing clients and strategic networking contacts.
• Maintain a high level of retention of existing client portfolio.
• Work closely, collaboratively, and respectfully with our Service Team.
• Be the lead in presenting accurate and timely renewal and new business proposals to clients and prospects.
• Oversee and assist in the preparation of underwriting submissions and appropriate documentation for various accounts and/or correspondence in conjunction with Customer Service Reps.
• Develop account strategies, presentations, and other forms of communication with clients and prospects.
• Align with and live by the company’s mission, vision, values.
• Participate in industry functions and networking events.
• Maintain professional market relationships.

Candidate Requirements

• A sense of urgency and accountability.
• Minimum 10 years experience exclusively in Commercial Insurance.
• Minimum Level 2 license (insurance designation, CAIB or CIP preferred), or working towards.
• Experience with Directors and Officers placements preferred.
• Strong communication skills; listening, verbal and written.
• Ability to work well independently, as part of a team, and with others throughout the company.
• Positive attitude and a desire to grow.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

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Commercial Account Manager 

Responsibilities

• Maintain book of business of Commercial Accounts.
• Process C/L renewals, endorsements, cancellations, certificates, bonds, invoicing etc.
• Policy renewals and follow up on expiry dates
• Work directly with clients to maintain active files, re: client business, contacts, changes etc.
• Communicate with Insurers regarding new business & renewal terms, underwriting, inspections, stock reports, appraisals, statement of values and other underwriting forms
• Writing & issuing all bonds, glass policies and special events.
• Follow up abeyances and accounts receivable.
• Follow up on preferred leads or take new business calls.

Candidate Requirements

• Level 2 license with minimum 3 years current experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance
• Ability to Multi-task, detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (both verbal & written).
• Great computer skills including EPIC, outlook, word and excel.
• Committed to professional development to enhance skills & abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Work in collaborative team environment & have the ability to work independently as well.

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Personal Lines Insurance Account Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain book of business
• Meet with clients
• Policy renewals and follow up on expiry dates
• Work directly with clients to maintain active files, re: client business, contacts, changes etc.
• Communicate with Insurers regarding new business & renewal terms, underwriting, inspections, appraisals, statement of values and other underwriting forms
• Follow up abeyances and accounts receivable
• Occasionally follow up on preferred leads or take New business calls

Candidate Requirements

• Level 2 license with minimum 3 years current experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of  respective insurance specialties: commercial insurance or personal lines
• Ability to multi-task, detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication (both verbal & written)
• Great computer skills including EPIC, outlook, word and excel
• Committed to professional development to enhance skills & abilities
• Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships
• Work in collaborative team environment & have the ability to work independently as well

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How to Apply

Please forward your resume and cover letter to careers@reliance.ca.