Estate and Insurance Specialist

IGM Financial

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bilingual in English and French
  • Strong leadership and relationship building skills
  • Ability to execute a personal business plan
  • Expert knowledge of insurance and estate planning principles
  • Knowledge of industry conditions, competitor products, and pricing
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Holds applicable provincial licenses

Responsibilities

  • Work with 15-30 Advisors to provide insurance and estate planning expertise
  • Handle all aspects of the end-to-end insurance process
  • Identify clients and insurance opportunities alongside advisors
  • Develop and present insurance proposals using financial planning software
  • Engage actively with advisors and clients at events
  • Set and monitor practice targets in collaboration with advisors
  • Collaborate with Head Office on insurance initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-weighted bonus
  • Flexible health and dental coverage for employees and families
  • Voluntary Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Paid volunteer days and wellness days off
  • Inclusive company culture promoting diversity and community engagement
Full Job Description
Division: IG-InsMtgBnk

Location: Quebec City or Montreal

Position (details)

A highly experienced Bilingual Estate & Insurance Specialist (EIS) working directly with aligned Advisors on a commission-split basis for high-value clients and complex cases. The EIS integrates into the Advisor's practice and handles the entire process for all cases to identify solutions that fit the client's financial plan, complete the application and documentation, place the case, and support at time of renewal.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with 15-30 Advisors with large books of business in an area to provide expertise on insurance and estate planning to HNW clients.
  • Handle all aspects of the end-to-end insurance process; complete the application and submit case review materials, follow the application through underwriting, document complete compliance requirements, place the policy with the client and provide ongoing service.
  • Identify clients and insurance opportunities together with the advisor.
  • Develop proposals, model in our proprietary financial planning software and present the solution to the client.
  • Actively speak and engage advisors at region office events and clients at marketing events.
  • Set practice targets with advisors, monitor and track progress towards goals.
  • Participate in marketing and seminars to HNW clients of centers of influence (COI).
  • Collaborate with Head Office on insurance and estate planning initiatives to the field.
  • Manage and promote key relationships with our Insurance Partners' Advanced Sales departments.


Requirements:

  • Bilingual in English and French
  • Strong leadership, sales and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to build and execute on your own business plan.
  • Knowledge and understanding (personal and corporate) of industry conditions and trends, competitor products and pricing.
  • Expert knowledge of insurance & estate planning principles, financial services and tax laws for both personal and corporate clientele.
  • Ability to design and implement advanced strategies for wealth preservation, retirement income enhancement, estate distribution and transfer, charitable giving, business succession and living benefits, including critical illness insurance and disability income protection.
  • Ability to run a successful practice virtually and travel within your own area using your own transportation.
  • Strong customer service attitude with good interpersonal skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with well-developed negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Holds applicable provincial licenses.
  • A "plus" for any candidate: has or is working toward a Pl. Fin., CFP or CLU designation.


Knowledge of French and English is required to support clients and Team members within and/ or outside the province of Quebec.

Benefits:

  • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.


  • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.


  • RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Defined Contribution Pension Plan


  • WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off, including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.


  • INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).


How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.ig.ca/en/careers

Please apply before Septmeber 16 2026.

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