Commercial Insurance & Life Insurance Advisor

Commercial Insurance & Life Insurance Advisor

Stratford, Ontario | Full-Time | Hybrid/Field-Based Full Time Role

Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, generally during business hours, with flexibility required

Looking for Something Different?

We’re looking for a hardworking, people-oriented individual who’s ready to build a long-term career—not just work a job.

This could be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working with people
• Aren’t afraid to start conversations
• Take pride in doing things the right way
• Want to build something for yourself over time

You do not need insurance experience. We will train the right person.

About the Role

Our busy and dynamic firm in Stratford offers multiple lines of insurance and financial services, and we are proud to be a leader in Perth County. We are looking to add a Commercial Insurance Advisor, with Life and Living Benefit production responsibilities.  This is a field-based, relationship-driven role where you will work with local business owners in Stratford and the surrounding area.

Most of your success will come from:

• Being out in the community
• Walking into businesses
• Meeting people face-to-face
• Building trust over time

You’ll help business owners:

• Protect their businesses with commercial insurance
• Protect themselves and their families with life insurance and living benefits

Over time, you will build your own client base (book of business) that generates ongoing income.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Visiting local businesses and introducing yourself
• Building relationships with business owners
• Learning how to assess risks and recommend solutions
• Providing quotes and helping clients make decisions
• Staying in touch with clients long-term
• Handling renewals, changes, and claims support

This is not a desk job.  If you prefer being out meeting people, this will suit you well.

What We’re Looking For

We care more about the type of person you are than your resume.

You’ll be a strong fit if you:

• Are reliable and show up consistently
• Are comfortable talking to new people
• Have a strong work ethic
• Are coachable and willing to learn
• Take responsibility for your results

This Role Is Likely NOT a Fit If You:

• Prefer a steady, guaranteed income long-term
• Don’t enjoy meeting new people
• Want a strictly desk-based role
• Are not comfortable with performance-based pay

Requirements

• Must have a drivers licence and an automobile – travel to client locations is required with paid mileage
• Must meet Desjardins’ onboarding requirements, including a background check, motor vehicle history, and credit check

What’s In It for You?

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Education assistance, mentorship, and ongoing professional development
• Flexibility to work in the office, from home, and in the community
• Opportunity to build a long‑term, renewable book of business

Compensation Structure

• Base Salary: $55,000 to $75,000 per year
  The base salary is designed to support ramp‑up and will gradually decrease after the initial onboarding period as commission income grows, over a defined transition period
• Commission: Unlimited earning potential through upfront and renewal commissions

Successful advisors in this role earn the majority of their income through commissions and renewals, with long‑term earning potential exceeding base salary as our book of business grows.

If you’re looking for a career where your effort translates directly into results and income over time, we’d love to speak with you.

These positions are with an independent contractor agent that is part of the Desjardins exclusive agent network, not with Desjardins Group or its subsidiaries. This agents’ employees are not employees of Desjardins. Independent contractor agents are responsible for and make all employment decisions regarding their employees.