Life Insurance Specialist (Shared Between Two Desjardins Agencies)
Location: Durham Region, ON (Shared between two established Desjardins Agency offices)
Compensation: Starting at $100,000+ annually, plus performance incentives
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Life Insurance Specialist to support two high-performing Desjardins Agency offices. This is an exciting opportunity for an established life professional who has built a strong reputation in the community and possesses a healthy network of referral relationships.
The successful candidate will work alongside two agency teams to identify opportunities, conduct needs-based life insurance reviews, and help clients protect what matters most through comprehensive insurance and financial protection solutions.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, generating referrals, and creating long-term client connections while enjoying the support of two growing agencies with established client bases.
What You'll Do
- Conduct life insurance needs analyses with existing and prospective clients
- Present personalized life insurance solutions
- Generate business through referrals, centers of influence, and community networking
- Work collaboratively with agency teams to uncover life insurance opportunities
- Follow up on leads and client reviews consistently
- Build and maintain relationships with professionals such as accountants, mortgage brokers, realtors, financial advisors, and business owners
- Assist clients with individual, family, and business life insurance needs
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and compliance
What We're Looking For
Required Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of proven life insurance sales experience
- Valid Ontario Life Insurance Licence (LLQP)
- Demonstrated track record of consistent life insurance production
- Strong consultative sales and relationship-building skills
- Experience conducting comprehensive needs-based conversations
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing center of influence with established referral partners
- Experience working with business owners and professional clients
- Strong networking and community involvement
- Knowledge of living benefits, critical illness, disability, and permanent life insurance solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package starting at $100,000+
- Performance-based incentives and growth opportunities
- Access to two established books of business
- Ongoing lead generation opportunities
- Administrative and agency support
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to significantly grow your personal production through multiple referral sources
Success in This Role
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Has a strong reputation within the community
- Enjoys networking and building professional relationships
- Consistently creates opportunities through referrals and introductions
- Takes ownership of their pipeline and results
- Is passionate about helping families and business owners protect their futures
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with a summary of their professional background, life insurance production experience, and community/referral network development.
