Business Development Executive, Life Insurance
About The Position
Westland Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive, Life Insurance. You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new life insurance business opportunities, as well as key person insurance solutions. Your primary focus will be on promoting and selling life insurance and risk protection solutions to individuals and organizations across Western Canada. This Calgary-based role requires a strategic mindset, strong relationship building skills, and a passion for growth and winning new cases. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver tailored life insurance solutions that meet client needs and support Westland’s expansion goals.
Requirements
- Approximately 5 years of experience in life insurance sales and service
- Demonstrated success winning new life insurance business
- Strong understanding of life insurance products and solutions
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Life licensed (LLQP) in home province with willingness to expand licensing
- Comfortable presenting in person and virtually
Nice To Haves
- Experience with key person insurance considered a strong asset
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the life insurance market
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects through CRM systems
- Conduct discovery meetings to understand client needs and insurance requirements
- Generate quotes and present life insurance solutions to prospective clients
- Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to support sales strategies
- Support onboarding and placement of life insurance policies
- Maintain strong relationships with carriers and MGAs
- Educate corporate clients on the value of key person insurance
Benefits
- An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
- Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
- Autonomy to drive your own success
- Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community with diverse backgrounds
- A total rewards program that supports your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing
- Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
- Paid Volunteer Days through Amplifying Communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
