11 Nov
|
Gore Mutual Insurance
|
Canada
11 Nov
Gore Mutual Insurance
Canada
At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good.Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry for the better.
Effective January 1, 2026, Gore has joined Beneva—the country’s largest mutual insurance company as part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026, Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance, Beneva’s Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance, creating a stronger, more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long‑term stability.
Every decision and investment remains anchored in long‑term benefits to customers, members, and communities. Come join us.
The Broker Training Specialist is responsible for delivering training programs for insurance brokers. This role ensures that brokers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively sell and service our insurance products. The Specialist will work closely with various departments to align training initiatives with company goals and regulatory requirements. This role will also support the BD team with Personal Lines product expertise and strong communication skills to deliver timely training and product updates, thereby bridging the gap between product development teams and brokers operating on the front line.
This role exists to strengthen broker capability through effective training, up‑to‑date materials, and ongoing support. Below are the roles' objectives.
Deliver High-Quality Training:Provide effective virtual and in-person trainingsessions that enhance broker product knowledge, sales skills, and complianceunderstanding, using engaging facilitationtechniquesandmaintainingstronglearner satisfaction
Maintain and Evolve Curriculum:Collaboratewith the Broker Engagement Learning Partner to updateand refine training materials, ensuring accuracy with evolving insurance products, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Evaluate and Improve Learning Impact: Measuretraining effectiveness throughassessments,feedback,and performance data, and use findings to adjust content, delivery methods, and support resources for continuous improvement.
Provide Ongoing Broker Support: Offerpersonallinesmentorship,respond to broker questions, and ensure they have the guidance needed to confidently apply training, navigate systems, and support customerseffectively.
What will you do?
- Training Delivery:Deliver effective virtual and in‑person training sessionsthat build broker competence in product knowledge, sales practices, systemsuse, and regulatory compliance
- Curriculum & Content Management:Maintainaccurateand up‑to‑date trainingmaterials by collaborating with the Broker Engagement Learning Partner andSMEs to reflect product changes, regulatory updates, and industry bestpractices
- Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement:Monitor training effectivenessthrough assessments, feedback, and performance metrics, and implementenhancements to improve learner experience and business outcomes.
- Documentation & Knowledge Resources: Create, update,
and managecleardocumentation;including FAQs, product guides, and job aids, to ensurebrokers have accessible,accurate,and practical reference materials.
What will you need to succeed in this role?
- Post‑secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in a relevant field such asBusiness, Insurance, Education/Adult Learning, Communications, or relateddiscipline.
- 2–3 years in personallinesinsurance, underwriting, or broker support withsolid understanding of products, underwriting guidelines, quoting workflows,and regulatory expectations.
- 1–2 yearsfacilitatingtraining or coaching, with the ability to apply adultlearning principles and deliver both virtual and in‑person sessions.
- 1–2yearscreating or updating training materials, job aids, ordocumentation.
- Experience supporting brokers or customers directly,demonstratingstrongcommunicationand problem‑solving skills.
- Familiarity with insurance systems, workflows, andparticipatingin system orproduct change initiatives.
- Broker or customer‑facing support experience (1–2 years)demonstratingclearcommunication and problem‑solving.
- Training facilitation experience (1–2 years) delivering virtual or in‑personsessions using adult learning principles.
- Content development or instructional design experience (1–2 years) creatingtraining materials, job aids, or documentation.
- Exposure to system updates or product launches (≈1 year) with ability totranslate technical changes into training.
- Training facilitation and presentation experience
- Instructional design and content development
- Broker support and customer service skills
- Transparent written and verbal communication
- Analytical skills for evaluating
📌 Broker Training Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Gore Mutual Insurance
📍 Canada