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Insurance Advisor (General Insurance & Life Insurance)

Stratford, Ontario | Full-Time | In-Office Role
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday (business hours, flexibility required)

Looking for Something Different?

We’re looking for a driven, people-focused individual who wants to build a career with real long-term upside—not just work a job.

This could be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy talking to people and building relationships
• Are competitive and motivated by results
• Take pride in doing things the right way
• Want control over your income and growth

You do not need prior insurance experience or licensing. We will train, mentor, and sponsor the right person.

About the Role

We are a busy, growing insurance and financial services firm in Stratford, serving families and businesses across Perth County.

This role is a sales-first generalist position—a hybrid of:

• New business development
• Client service and relationship management

You will:

• Work from our office engaging with inbound opportunities
• Proactively reach out to prospects through calls, referrals, and networking
• Build relationships and uncover opportunities within our existing client base

You’ll help clients:

• Protect what matters most with home and auto insurance
• Plan for the future with life insurance and living benefits

Over time, you will relationships creating ongoing income and long-term career value.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handling inbound calls and identifying coverage gaps
• Cross-selling additional products to existing clients
• Prospecting using call lists, warm leads, and referrals
• Generating new business through your own initiative
• Conducting needs-based conversations and providing recommendations
• Preparing quotes and helping clients make informed decisions
• Supporting clients with policy changes, renewals, and claims guidance
• Staying organized and following up consistently to close opportunities

What We’re Looking For

We care more about who you are than what’s on your resume.

You’ll be a strong fit if you:

• Are confident starting conversations and asking for the business
• Have a strong work ethic and show up consistently
• Are goal-oriented and motivated by performance
• Are coachable and open to feedback
• Can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Take ownership of your results

This Role Is Likely NOT a Fit If You:

• Prefer a predictable, fixed income long-term

Are uncomfortable with sales or pe

• or performance expectations
• Don’t enjoy speaking with new people regularly
• Want a purely administrative or back-office role

Licensing & Requirements

• Must be willing to obtain insurance licensing (we will sponsor and support you)
• Must meet onboarding requirements (background check, credit check, etc.)
• Strong communication and computer skills required

Compensation Structure

Base Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 to start

• Designed to support your ramp-up period
• Gradually decreases over an 18-month transition period (starting at 6 months) as commission income grows

Commission & Bonus:

• New business commission
• Performance-based bonuses
• Significant income growth tied directly to your results

Additional Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development
• Opportunity to build a long-term, renewable sales opportunities
• Supportive team environment with strong systems and processes
• Established client base with cross-sell opportunities and warm leads

Why Join Our Team?

We are a people-first, growth-oriented agency that believes in:

• Doing what’s right for the client—always
• Building long-term relationships, not quick sales
• Developing our team both professionally and personally

You won’t be starting from zero—you’ll have:

• Warm leads
• Existing clients to work with
• Proven systems and support

If you’re looking for a role where your effort directly impacts your income and career growth, we’d love to speak with you.

This position is with an independent contractor agent that is part of the Desjardins exclusive agent network, not with Desjardins Group or its subsidiaries. Employees of the agent are not employees of Desjardins. Independent contractor agents are responsible for employment decisions.