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Life Insurance Jobs in Edmonton, AB (NOW HIRING)

Salesforce Lead Developer

Edmonton, AB ยท Hybrid

CA$100K - CA$130K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of ...

Senior Architect - Data & AI

Edmonton, AB ยท Hybrid

CA$115K - CA$160K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of ...

Bilingual Auto Claims Adjuster

Edmonton, AB ยท Hybrid

CA$60K - CA$75K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of ...

Senior Tax Specialist-Term

Edmonton, AB ยท Hybrid

CA$92K - CA$115K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of ...

Director, Corporate Actuarial

Edmonton, AB ยท Hybrid

CA$160K - CA$210K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of ...

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See Edmonton, AB salary details

$11K

$98.9K

$225.5K

How much do life insurance jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for life insurance in Edmonton, AB is $98,888.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical career advancement opportunities for someone starting in a life insurance sales role?

Professionals who start in life insurance sales often have multiple career paths available as they gain experience. Many advance to roles such as senior agents, team leaders, or sales managers, where they may oversee other agents or entire teams. Some professionals choose to specialize in areas like estate planning or become independent brokers, expanding the range of products and services they offer. Ongoing professional development, such as obtaining advanced certifications or designations, can also open doors to higher-level opportunities in insurance sales, management, or even regional leadership roles. Companies often provide training and mentorship programs to support this career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a life insurance position?

To thrive in life insurance sales, you need a solid understanding of insurance products, financial services, and a relevant licensing certification such as a state-issued life insurance license. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software, quoting tools, and digital application systems is typically expected. Outstanding interpersonal communication, resilience, and consultative selling are important soft skills in this role. These competencies enable life insurance professionals to effectively build client relationships, navigate complex products, and achieve sales goals in a competitive market.

What is a life insurance job?

A Life Insurance job typically involves selling and managing life insurance policies to help clients secure financial protection for their families. Professionals in this field assess clients' needs, explain policy options, and guide them in selecting the right coverage. They may work as agents, brokers, or underwriters for insurance companies. Strong communication and sales skills are essential in this career.

What cities near Edmonton, AB are hiring for Life Insurance jobs?

Cities near Edmonton, AB with the most Life Insurance job openings:

Infographic showing various Life Insurance job openings in Edmonton, AB as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $98,888 per year, or $47.5 per hour.

National Property Claims Adjusters - Multiple Levels (Level 1-3) - Future Opportunities

Wawanesa Insurance

Edmonton, AB โ€ข Hybrid

CA$69K - CA$82K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Job ID:ย 9765ย 


Employment Type:
Existing Role


Working Business Language: English OR Bilingual in French and English.
We are recruiting for multiple roles, some of which require regular interaction with customers in Quebecย where the business languagesย utilizedย are both English and French.As such, the successful candidates to bilingually designated roles must be fully proficient in English and French. ย ย 

We are recruiting for multiple roles, some of which require regular interaction with customers in across Canadaย where the primary business languageย utilizedย is English.As such, the successful candidate for non-bilingually designated roles must be fully proficient in English. ย ย 

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.ย 
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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.ย We will determine level based on technical assessment during the interview process.ย 

The salary range for level 1 is: $52,000 - $62,000
The salary range for level 2 is: $62,000 - $75,000
The salary range for level 3 is: $69,000 - $82,000

About Us
At Wawanesa, we 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.ย You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto (North York), ON; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS; Montreal, QC.ย 
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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 3,300 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. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.ย 


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.
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Job Overview

The Claims Adjuster, Property contributes to Wawanesa's goals of delivering an exceptional and consistent member experience through the fair and equitable adjustment of low to moderate property claims. This role is responsible for applying and explaining policy coverages and documenting claim files through the life of a claim. ย The role is accountable for providing timely service and prompt management of your claims pending from initial report to conclusion.

We are looking to fill multiple bilingual and non-bilingual positions, including within these areas:ย 

  • National Property - Level 1 - start date of August 10
  • Farm & Commercial - Level 2 or 3

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide direction and support to our members, throughout the claims process, by providing exceptional service delivered with empathy.ย ย 
  • Timely and proactive communication, through voice to voice, digital and written correspondence, ensuring that all inquiries are effectively dealt with in a timely and professional manner. ย 
  • Adjustment of Property claims of low to moderate complexity.
  • Review and interpret policy wordings, determine policy coverage, and communicate coverage decisions to members.
  • Establish timely and accurate loss and expense reserves through the life of the claim through evaluation of relevant information from sources such as appraisers, independent adjusters, and contractors. ย 
  • Ensure a comprehensive investigation is conducted on all files to determine coverages and liability, while adhering to Wawanesa's adjusting guidelines, and recognizing when to engage appropriate internal and external resources. Collect evidence to support recovery efforts.
  • Coordinate and manage services with vendors and service providers such as appraisers, independent adjusters, and contractors.
  • Negotiating and conveying claim settlements within authority limits. Communicating claim decisions promptly and effectively, while still delivering an exceptional member experience.
  • Maintain an effective and current diary system and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
  • Developing, demonstrating, and maintaining knowledge and understanding of policy coverages, while complying with regional regulatory and licensing requirements (as applicable). Remaining current with legislative changes and trends in the insurance industry.
  • Demonstrating basic skills to review repair estimates, while developing the skills to create narrative scopes and generating entry level estimates using an estimating software system.
  • Support CAT plan as necessary, including potentially assisting on claims outside of your service area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

All Levels

  • Exceptional customer service skills demonstrating empathy and concern for member satisfaction.
  • Post-secondary degree is preferred.
  • Willingness to work toward Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation and where required, dedicated to reach the proper licensing requirements.
  • Experience utilizing computer technology such as Microsoft Office, email, Web-enabled applications, and database software required.
  • Excellent communication skills; listening, written, and spoken.
  • Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
  • Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy regarding data entry.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast paced, changing environment.
  • Good negotiation, decision making and critical thinking skills as well as a willingness to improve.
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with others.

Level 1

  • 1-2 year of insurance or customer service experience.

Level 2

  • 2-5 years insurance adjusting or equivalent experience.ย 

Level 3

  • 5+ years insurance adjusting experience.ย 


Diversity Equity, Inclusion& Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people - this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.ย 
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We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.
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Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation. ย 
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