Careers

Here at W.B. White Insurance, our trusted team of insurance recruiters is continually expanding to bring in new insurance industry professionals. We offer a number of unique insurance careers for the ideal candidate and always look forward to welcoming new members to our team. We’ve helped provide the ideal home for long-term careers in the insurance industry and we’re always up-to-date with the latest insurance jobs.

Here are several reasons to consider insurance jobs with W.B. White Insurance:

Proven brand

Whether you’re looking for a short-term contract position or long-term employment, W.B. White Insurance can provide you with a position at a proven industry brand. Our brand has been in business since 1929, and in that time we’ve acquired some of the top insurance industry leaders within in Canada. Joining our team is the ideal choice whether you’re just beginning a career in the field or you’re an experienced hard worker ready to take on a new challenge.

A team-focused work environment

Our team works together to support one another as we meet the needs of our clients. We’ve developed a comprehensive team ethos to enable our staff members to respond to their foremost challenges by entrusting their fellow team members. All staff members are provided with leading-class collaboration tools and working resources to help them succeed in their position. We support our team 100% in ensuring their work is completed to the highest of standards. It’s how we’ve continually been able to expand our insurance business over several decades.

A diverse working space

One of the many reasons so many insurance professionals now want to work with W.B White Insurance is that we offer a diverse working space, which means you can work on a range of different projects on a daily basis. You’ll also be given a high level of autonomy over your work. We place a great deal of working trust in our team members and this means they’re able to focus on their own working processes while meeting the needs of our clientele. Whether team members want to work with auto insurance products, home insurance products or business insurance, we can respond with progressive positions in a positive working environment.

The trusted team here at W.B. White Insurance works to respond to applications for open positions. Please contact us directly today if you wish to know more about the job opportunities available at our growing organization. We work to respond to all enquiries.

Current job posting

Commercial Lines Account Executive

We are accepting resumes for experienced insurance professionals with a current R.I.B. (ON) license to join us full time in our Oshawa office as a Commercial Lines Account Executive reporting to the Vice-President Commercial Lines.

If you’re a team player who is passionate about prospecting, soliciting, quoting and closing new commercial accounts – we are the office for you. We offer competitive commissions, training and mentor-ship.

The Account Executive is responsible for the overall accountability to the client for their insurance account. He or she has the knowledge, drive, and the ability to work with Account Managers on a day-to-day basis.

The Role

• Focused on sales and retention
• Solicit and develop new and external business through prospecting and networking opportunities
• Design and revise insurance program with clients, ensuring coverage is complete
• Develop and maintain prospect list
• Review renewals with clients and account managers
• Provide guidance and explanations of coverage to clients
• Provide superior client service to customer base
• Assist in the preparation of coverage specifications and submissions.
• Prepare applications for coverage sold and secure binding confirmation
• Inspect commercial properties for risk, including loss control
• Attend company and community functions as needed

Desired Behavior’s

• The ability to be Self-motivated and work independently
• Involved in the community and be a good citizen
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with key business partners and clients
• Focused on revenue generating activities
• Strong commitment to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Committed to continuing education and further development of skills
• High degree of resourcefulness and flexibility
• Analyze, think critically and problem solve to resolve daily challenges
• Be willing to change
• Be able to “Fit in”
• Be willing to delegate tasks to Account Managers and Technical Service Representatives as needed 

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of strong consultative and proven strategic selling abilities;
• RIB(O)
• Must have or be willing to work towards attaining CIP or FCIP, CRM, or CAIB;

If this appeals to you, we’d love chat. Everything is negotiable.

Only candidates holding a current R.I.B. (ON) license will be considered.

Send detailed resume with references to dgrieve@wbwhite.com, visit our website or by mail to 110 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B6

Now Hiring – Finance Manager

Desired behaviors consistent with W.B. White’s mission and vision

• Publicly and privately support the future direction of the Company.
• Take calculated risks; be innovative and look forward with anticipation
• Represent W B White with integrity and positivity
• Embrace change

Reporting to: Jason Famme, President

Summary Objective:

As the Finance Manager, your core responsibility is to monitor high-level accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews. The expectation is that you will work closely with the Management Team reporting weekly to the President on the current financial status of the Brokerage. Review and discuss trends and changes that will impact the financial status of the company and look to the future to forecast and project the Brokerage future financial status. Manage all aspects of accounting, billing, financial reporting, general ledger, forecasting, account current, account payable, payroll.

Major Responsibilities:

• Meet accounting financial objectives with forecasting requirements
• Report and schedule meetings with Management to create and review the annual budget.
• Assist with CL and PL departments regarding budgetary items
• Monitor expenses and communicate opportunities for cost-saving. In addition, communicate to Management Team, expense compared to value.
• Collaborate with the Management Team to create goals and objectives for the betterment of the business
• Compile and analyze financial information for weekly/monthly reporting
• Complete Month End process in Epic, reviewing the status of account for accuracy and reporting
• Administer Government reporting and tax filings, payments, reporting to ensure compliance
• Work closely with outside accounting firm to provide details require for Year-End completion and Government Tax filing
• Develop, implement and enforce internal control processes and efficient workflows for the accounting department. Maintaining documented accounting policies, procedures, and assigned authority.
• Monitor Cash position, bank reconciliations and report to the owner on a regular basis
• Calculate Brokerage Trust Position, completing and submitting to regulatory board (RIBO)
• Account Current reconciliation and payment based on due dates
• Accounts payable payments based on due dates, allocating to correct expense accounts and departments.
• Payroll administration, including submission of salaries and commission, following a strict timeline. Update employee information, deductions, and time away.
• Knowledgeable in Human Resource policies as relates to accounting and payroll
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Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance (CPA, CMA designation preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in accounting/financial analysis/reporting
• Advanced Excel

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong sense of ethics
• Cross-functional leadership
• Time management including strong ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and handle unpredictable situations
• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities, overseeing work of others
• Adaptability to manage the ebbs and flows of the business, regulatory changes, and standards.
• Superior analytical skills
• Persuasive with ability to present views logically
• Collaborating, communicating, and listening skills with all levels of co-workers; for improvement of performance and behaviors.
• Conflict management, problem-solving, handling negotiations and ability to build relationships based on trust and mutual respect
• Stress management skills, with the ability to work under pressure maintaining work life balance
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Physical Requirements:

• Strong cognitive skills with the ability to make decisions and interpret data
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Working with computers, multiple monitors and programs
• Continuous keyboarding, at least 50 wpm
• Vision requirement – looking at computer screens for 90% of the day

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to ssmith@wbwhite.com.  Please accept our thanks for your interest.  Only those considered for the position will be contacted.