A structured path into commercial insurance
Begin your brokerage career at Summit Commercial Solutions with a clear, supportive on‑ramp. Our Emerging Talent Program is designed for ambitious, entry‑level candidates who want to become high‑impact commercial insurance producers—backed by paid licensing, dedicated study time, and a defined 90‑day ramp. Learn more about our values and team on About Us.
Program components
Paid licensing
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Summit covers approved pre‑licensing course fees and first exam attempt for your provincial general insurance license (e.g., BC Level 1, AB Level 1, RIBO in ON).
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We reimburse initial license application and reasonable study material costs once you enroll and meet program milestones.
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Ongoing professional education is supported through curated learning paths.
Dedicated study time
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Protected, paid study blocks each week during your licensing phase and throughout the 90‑day ramp.
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Access to practice exams, coaching, and peer study groups.
90‑day ramp plan
- A sequenced enablement plan focused on industry fundamentals, brokerage workflows, and ethical, transparent practices. See How We Get Paid for our client‑facing compensation transparency framework.
90‑day ramp milestones
| Phase | Focus | Enablement | Success indicators |
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| Days 0–30 | Licensing + Foundations | Paid study time; intro to commercial lines; systems training; shadowing claims and service | Provincial license obtained; core platform proficiency; glossary check‑off |
| Days 31–60 | Guided Production | Call coaching; quoting basics; appetite mapping; outreach cadences | First bound policies under mentorship; compliant documentation quality |
| Days 61–90 | Independent Production | Pipeline ownership; renewal strategy; referral flywheel; niche positioning | Consistent activity metrics; first renewals in motion; client satisfaction feedback |
What you’ll learn and do
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Understand Canadian commercial insurance lines (CGL, property, cyber, D&O, E&O, builder’s risk) and when to deploy each.
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Translate business models into coverage requirements; compare terms, limits, and exclusions across markets.
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Run compliant, transparent placements from submission to bind; coordinate with service and claims.
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Build a repeatable prospecting engine with ethical outreach and data‑driven follow‑up.
Who should apply
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Early‑career professionals (0–2 years) in B2B sales, client service, or operations; no prior insurance experience required.
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Strong written and verbal communication; organized, curious, and coachable.
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Eligible to work in Canada and obtain a provincial insurance license.
Where you can work
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Headquarters: Kelowna, British Columbia (hybrid options available).
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Remote opportunities across Canada excluding Quebec (e.g., BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NB, NS, PE, NL).
Support you can expect
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Dedicated mentor and cohort‑based learning with weekly feedback cycles.
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Market access via experienced brokers; curated playbooks; ethical selling standards aligned to Summit’s values.
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Clear progression to Associate Producer and Producer roles upon successful ramp.
Frequently asked questions
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Do I need insurance experience? No. The program is built for high‑potential, entry‑level candidates.
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Is licensing paid? Yes—Summit funds approved pre‑licensing courses and your first exam attempt; see Program Components above.
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Is study time during work hours? Yes—protected, paid study time is scheduled weekly.
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What happens after 90 days? Graduates move into a production seat with continued mentorship and development.
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How is producer compensation handled? We prioritize transparency with clients and candidates; details are discussed during interviews, and our client‑facing framework is outlined in How We Get Paid.
How to apply
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Submit your application on Careers. If you don’t see an exact match, apply to the Emerging Talent pipeline.
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Questions? Reach us at Contact Us.
Structured data guide for Job
Posting (to be implemented by your web team) Provide the following fields to your developer to publish as JSON‑LD (no changes to page copy required):
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@type: JobPosting
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title: Commercial Insurance Producer — Emerging Talent
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hiringOrganization: Summit Commercial Solutions (sameAs: https://www.summitcover.ca)
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employmentType: Full‑time
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datePosted: 2025‑11‑20
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jobLocationType: Hybrid/Remote
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jobLocation: Kelowna, BC; remote across Canada excluding Quebec
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applicantLocationRequirements: Canada (excluding Quebec)
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educationRequirements: Post‑secondary an asset; not required
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experienceRequirements: 0–2 years B2B sales/client service or equivalent
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qualifications: Eligible for provincial general insurance licensing; strong communication; organization
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responsibilities: Learn commercial lines; prospect ethically; prepare submissions; compare quotes; bind under supervision; support renewals
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training: Paid licensing, dedicated study time, 90‑day ramp with mentorship
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industry: Commercial insurance brokerage
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directApply: https://www.summitcover.ca/careers
Why Summit
We are a modern, independent Canadian brokerage focused on transparency, responsiveness, and long‑term client impact—“a broker built for the future.” Explore our ethos on About Us.