Career opportunity:
Insurance Advisor
The Insurance Advisor role with Global Ag Risk Solutions (GARS) is more than just a job - it’s your chance to make a real impact on the lives of the farmers you serve. You’ll partner directly with progressive farmers to help them take control of their financial future, reduce risk on their farm, and seize opportunities with confidence.
Insurance Advisor
Job family
Agricultural Sales
Reports to
Regional Sales Managers
Hours of work
Flexible / Varies
Locations
Alberta / Saskatchewan / Manitoba
Position overview
This is a high-trust, high-reward role where you’ll become a key advisor in your clients’ success stories. By digging deep into each farm’s unique business, you’ll help shape smart insurance strategies that protect revenue, unlock growth, and power next-level decision-making.
If you thrive on building relationships, thinking strategically, and making a difference in one of the most vital industries in Canada, this is your kind of opportunity.
Duties and responsibilities
- Proactively source leads through referrals, networking, cold calling, etc.
- Educate farmers on traditional risk management options and Global Ag Risk Solutions’
- Production Cost Insurance (PCI).
- Create and deliver Production Cost Insurance proposals.
- Act in accordance with their respective provincial insurance regulations(Note: All Advisors are required to have the required provincial insurance licensing.)
- Build and maintain relationships with various agriculture stakeholders (banks, accountants, retailers), with the goal of educating them on what GARS offers and generating leads.
- Proactively market yourself and GARS products by performing cold calls to industry partners.
- Assists in marketing/promotional activities as needed.
- Assists office team with calls to producers as needed.
Skills and attributes
- Ability to build trust and foster strong business relationships.
- Service-oriented.
- Ability to lead and inspire a diverse group of individuals over a broad geographical area.
- Displays poise and confidence when speaking with others, both one-on-one and in group settings.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Demonstrates a passion for agriculture and for the GARS suite of product options.
- Ability to handle criticism with diplomacy and tact.
- Effective conflict resolution skills with both internal and external relationships.
- Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal to no supervision.
Previous experience and knowledge
- Ability to build trust and foster strong business relationships
- Service-oriented
Working conditions
This position does not have a regular or traditional work schedule. As an Insurance Advisor, you are required to travel within your territory. Meetings and other business commitments may take place during evenings or weekends, so flexibility is necessary. You are also required to be "on call" to consult with your customer on an as-needed basis.
Working relationships
- GARS Head Office staff, Regional Sales Leaders, Insurance Advisors, producers and industry partners.
Compensation
100% Commission-Based
Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma Required
Licenses/Certifications
- General Insurance Level 2
(Training and support provided) - Valid driver’s license
Previous experience and knowledge
- Agricultural sales experience is an asset.
- Insurance industry experience is an asset.
