Principal Broker

David Aplin Group

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • RIBO Level 3 License required
  • Strong technical background in Commercial P&C Insurance
  • Familiar with construction insurance and brokerage operations
  • Experienced in insurance systems and IT processes
  • Proven organizational and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Act as the Principal Broker and operational leader
  • Build and implement workflows and operational processes
  • Oversee daily operations including certificates of insurance and policy documentation
  • Lead the implementation of insurance systems and technology
  • Coordinate licensing and compliance across provinces
  • Support market placement strategies with partners
  • Collaborate with ownership on long-term operational growth
  • Aid in scaling the brokerage into a national platform

Benefits

  • Highly flexible compensation tailored to experience
  • Opportunity to design your own compensation structure
  • Performance incentives and milestone bonuses
  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • RRSP matching program
  • Negotiable vacation based on experience
Full Job Description
We're partnering with a newly established commercial insurance brokerage backed by a large, well-established parent organization with an immediate and guaranteed book of business already in place. This is a rare opportunity for a highly technical and operationally driven insurance professional to step into aPrincipal Broker leadership rolewith a clear path toward becoming the firm's futureChief Operating Officer (COO).

Our clientis looking for someone who enjoys building structure, improving workflows, and helping scale a brokerage from the ground up. This is not a pure sales or producer role - the focus is onoperations, systems, technical insurance knowledge, and leadership.

This role is based in Kleinburg, ON.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as thePrincipal Brokerand operational leader for the brokerage
  • Build and implement brokerage workflows, systems, and operational processes
  • Oversee daily brokerage operations including:
    • Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
    • Bid bonds and policy documentation
    • Carrier coordination and compliance
  • Lead implementation and optimization of insurance systems and technology
  • Coordinate licensing and compliance across multiple provinces
  • Support market placement strategies alongside carrier and brokerage partners
  • Work closely with ownership and executive leadership on long-term operational growth
  • Help scale the organization into a larger national brokerage platform over time
What You Bring
  • RIBO Level 3 License (required)
  • Strong technical background inCommercial P&C Insurance
  • Familiarity with:
    • Construction insurance
    • Brokerage workflows and operations
    • Insurance systems / BMS platforms / IT processes
  • Strong organizational and operational leadership skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Able to build structure and processes from the ground up
Nice to Have:
  • Surety / bonding exposure
  • Leadership or office management experience
  • Multi-provincial licensing experience
Who This Role Is For
This role is ideal for someone who:
  • Enjoys the operational side of insurance more than pure sales
  • Wants to help build and shape a brokerage long-term
  • Is looking for a leadership opportunity with strong growth potential
  • Thrives in entrepreneurial and high-accountability environments
Compensation & Benefits
  • Compensation is highly flexible and will be tailored based on experience and long-term value brought to the organization (Expected salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 per annum)
  • Opportunity to present your own compensation structure / business case
  • Performance incentives and milestone-based upside available
  • Strong health benefits package + RRSP matching program
  • Vacation negotiable based on seniority and experience
Growth Opportunity
This role is designed to evolve into a broaderCOO / operational leadership positionas the brokerage grows. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a foundational leader within the organization.

Work Environment
  • Based in Kleinburg, ON
  • Flexibility available initially, though in-person presence will become increasingly important as the team expands
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving culture


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