Personal Lines Advisor

<p><strong>Personal Lines Advisor</strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Vancouver, BC (Oak/49th) Onsite</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: Fulltime Position</p><p><strong>Client</strong>: Stratis Insurance</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong>:</p><p>Reporting to the Digital Solutions Lead, the <strong>Personal Lines Advisor </strong>requires the ability to craft comprehensive insurance proposals, has exceptional product knowledge, ability to deliver exceptional client service, and proficiency in effectively managing client relationships and driving sales.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Analyzing client coverages and exposures to provide expert advice.</li><li>Proactively contacting insurance companies regarding renewal. </li><li>Consistently providing a high level of customer service in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.</li><li>Efficiently and accurately underwriting new and renewal business according to Stratis or program guidelines.</li><li>Processing policy renewals, endorsements, and cancellations by established office procedures and best practices.</li><li>Completing the binding, invoicing, premium collection, and file documentation of assigned accounts</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Why join our team?</strong></li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package</li><li>Diverse, inclusive, social and talented team of professionals</li><li>Bright and modern office environment</li><li>Career growth opportunities with the autonomy to drive your own success</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong</li><li>Advanced communication (written and verbal) </li><li>Organization </li><li>Time management </li><li>Attention to detail </li><li>Sense of urgency</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Experience</strong></li><li>Level 2 License required</li><li>3+ years of personal lines insurance experience managing new and existing business including renewals</li><li>Experience with some Commercial insurance considered an asset</li><li>Experience using various BMS, portals and systems </li><li>3+ years sales and business development</li></ul>

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