Business Development Executive, Life Insurance

Westland Insurance Group

$85K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Approximately 5 years of experience in life insurance sales and service
  • Experience with key person insurance is strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated success in acquiring new life insurance business
  • Strong knowledge of life insurance products and solutions
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Life licensed (LLQP) in home province with willingness to expand licensing
  • Comfortable with in-person and virtual presentations

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the life insurance market
  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline using CRM systems
  • Conduct discovery meetings to assess client needs and requirements
  • Generate quotes and present tailored life insurance solutions to clients
  • Collaborate with marketing and leadership to enhance sales strategies
  • Support the onboarding and placement of life insurance policies
  • Maintain relationships with carriers and Managing General Agents (MGAs)
  • Educate corporate clients on the benefits of key person insurance

Benefits

  • Open, flexible, and welcoming workplace
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Autonomy to drive individual success
  • Inclusive culture with diverse community
  • Total rewards program supporting financial, physical, and mental wellbeing
  • Flexible paid Values Days for personal celebrations
  • Paid Volunteer Days through community engagement initiatives
Full Job Description
We're searching for a Business Development Executive, Life Insurance. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive, Life Insurance based in either Kamloops, BC or Surrey, BC (Head Office). 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 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.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000 based on a 40-hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity.

This role requires strong relationship-building skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for winning new business.

Interested in learning more?

Why you'll love Westland:

  • 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


Why we'll love You:

  • Approximately 5 years of experience in life insurance sales and service
  • Experience with key person insurance considered a strong asset
  • 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


Once here, you'll:

  • 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


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You belong here
We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.

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