Summary General Insurance Representative in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a general insurance representative. The following information is applicable to all Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 63100).
Description
Insurance agents and brokers sell life, automobile, property, health and other types of insurance to individuals, businesses and public institutions. Insurance agents are employed by individual insurance companies or are independent representatives of specific insurance companies. Insurance brokers are employed by brokerage firms, or may work in partnerships or hold sole proprietorship. Supervisors of insurance agents are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$29.77/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
262 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Negotiating
- Persuading
- Instructing
- Decision Making
- Systems Analysis
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