Director, Business Development

Director, Business Development – Ontario

Permanent, Full-Time (35 hrs/week)
Base salary scale from $96,989 to $145,483 (based on experience) + bonus

About UV Insurance

Over a century of protecting what matters – Together, we change lives.

UV Insurance is a dynamic mutual insurance company that relies on a network of partners and close collaboration to foster financial well-being, health, and peace of mind for its policyholders and the communities it serves.

Why Choose UV Insurance?

Health, well-being, and care are at the very heart of our culture and values. Here is what we offer you:

• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Flexible schedule management. Full-time remote work based in Ontario, with regional travel across the territory (approximately 1 to 3 days per week on the road, depending on the season).

• Financial and Retirement Benefits: Defined benefit pension plan and preferred rates on our insurance products.

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive group insurance plan (including telemedicine), an annual $485 wellness allowance, and "Healthy Enterprise" certification.

• Quality Time Off: 4 weeks of paid vacation starting upon hire, plus 8 personal days per year.

• Learning Culture: Continuous investment in professional development, mentorship, and tangible opportunities for career advancement.

• Corporate Travel: Paid occasional trips to our head office in Drummondville (approximately 4 times per year / quarterly).

Your Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the National Vice-President, Business Development, your primary mission will be to drive growth and expand brand presence for individual life insurance and investment product lines, primarily across Ontario.

As a strategic ambassador, you will be at the core of our partner relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to expand our market share.

Your Key Daily Challenges and Mandates

• Business Development and Outreach:

  • Build, nurture, and grow business relationships with advisors and Managing General Agencies (MGAs) across the assigned territory.

  • Prospect, schedule, and lead individual and group presentations showcasing the company’s value proposition.

  • Actively represent UV Insurance at industry conferences, professional events, and networking functions.
    
    

• Advisory Support and Partner Training:

  • Promote the full line of individual life insurance, living benefits, and investment products.

  • Create, adapt, and tailor innovative sales concepts while addressing advisors’ informational needs.

  • Design, organize, and deliver dynamic training sessions covering our insurance solutions, sales concepts, and technology platforms.

  • Support advisors with case analysis and problem-solving for complex or specialized files.
    
    

• Market Intelligence and Continuous Improvement:

  • Monitor market trends and competitive offerings to deliver strategic recommendations that enhance our solutions and sales tools.

  • Collect field feedback from partners to optimize the competitiveness and marketing of our products.

  • Participate in developing and executing go-to-market strategies to achieve sales targets.
    
    

• Compliance and Operational Excellence:

  • Ensure seamless file coordination and follow-up between field partners and internal head-office teams.

  • Actively uphold rigorous privacy, compliance, and personal data protection standards.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related field (an asset).

• Licensing / Certification: Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) certification.

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of business development experience in individual life/health insurance and/or retirement savings (high-potential inside sales professionals looking to transition to the field will also be considered).

• Network: Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships of trust with Managing General Agencies (MGAs) and independent advisors.

• Core Competencies:

  • In-depth knowledge of life insurance, living benefits, and wealth/savings products.

  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently by car within the territory.

  • Complete professional fluency in English (oral and written); knowledge or comprehension of French is a strong asset to facilitate collaboration with our Quebec head office.

  • High comfort level with digital tools and sales technologies to drive growth in emerging markets.

• Soft Skills and Attributes:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset, high autonomy, and strong organizational skills to effectively manage a territory.

  • Passionate team player with exceptional listening skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Proactive attitude with a drive to exceed expectations.

  • Dedicated to customer satisfaction and achieving measurable results.

This job description is not exhaustive; other responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At UV Insurance, we firmly believe our strength lies in the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and experiences of our team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment for everyone.

We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, women, racialized individuals, and members of historically marginalized groups. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know—we are here to support you.

Your talent, your voice, and your perspective matter.