Consultant - National Benefits - #193793

Reporting to the Principal Consultant & Practice Lead, National Benefits you will provide superb services to our national clients. Your goal — maintaining positive client relationships, helping clients know about all the Cowan Benefits Ltd. services, helping colleagues thrive and grow.

What you will do:

Specifically, the Consultant, National Benefits will:

• Develop and maintain strong client, partner and carrier relationships;
• Provide ongoing education, support and guidance to established client contacts;
• Develop and provide client specific ongoing competitive plan design and concepts;
• Work in collaboration with internal resources according to client needs;
• Identify Cowan Benefits Ltd. cross-selling opportunities within a block of clients;
• Contribute to peer group through Consultant meetings, and collaboration;

What you will bring:

• 3 to 5 plus years of employee benefit industry experience
• Completed post-secondary education or a combination of equivalent professional experience and training
• LLQP Licensed required
• Solid understanding of varied underwriting concepts, techniques and analysis
• Knowledge of the flexible benefits space and excel in planning and implementing these types of strategic initiatives
• Proven track record in managing a complex block of business in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused, with partnership mentality
• Strong relationship-builder with exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate
• Can identify and drive opportunities to grow an existing book and cross-sell
• Hybrid role - Capable of working remotely and/or from office base inter-changeably
• Travel may be required for client meetings
• Bonus points if you are working towards or have your CEBS designation
• Maintenance of a valid driver's license

Who we are:

Proudly independent and Canadian-owned, Cowan Insurance Group has been a true market leader in the insurance industry since 1927. With an extensive range of product offerings and integrated commercial and personal insurance, group benefits, and wealth management solutions, we provide our clients with outstanding customized, comprehensive insurance and risk management professional advice and placement.

Recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Cultures and a Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club Member, Cowan Insurance Group's award-winning client-centric approach emphasizes innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Join our team as we prepare for our centennial celebration in 2027!

What sets us apart?

Be in good company

Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

Challenge your thinking

You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

Grow together

We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.

Benefits and perks

• Competitive salary
• Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
• Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
• Company-paid training and development courses
• Community involvement
• Hybrid work environment

Are you interested?

Please Apply!

This position is subject to appropriate background checks that may include, credential, employment, credit, criminal and reference checks.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individual's technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex, or sexual orientation.

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