Property and
Casualty Insurance
Agent
Property and
YOUR MISSION
Analyze. Advise. Recommend. Offer people peace of mind.
YOUR PROFESSION
When you’re a P&C insurance agent, what do you do? First of all, you need to make sure you fully understand your client to better meet their needs, as is the case with brokers. You must therefore listen to, assess, and analyze the information shared by the client. Then, you look for the perfect protection among the options offered by your employer, unlike a broker, who will call on a variety of insurers. Finally, you offer the client the protection suited to their needs and reality. You deal with many cases and many challenges, since this is a profession marked by change and diversity.
YOUR PROFILE
A good agent is someone who enjoys analysis and quickly understands the stakes of different situations. They are competent and know how to use their sales and communication skills to offer informed and relevant advice.
YOUR EMPLOYERS
Your career. Your lifestyle. When you’re a P&C insurance agent, you have the stability and benefits of being employed by an insurance company. Depending on the employer, it’s possible to work at a branch, remotely, in a call centre, or sometimes even on the road.
THE DESIRED SKILLS
- Have the desire to help thanks to a keen sense of customer service
- Have influence with a talent for sales and persuasion
- Be fired up with strong analytical abilities
- Express yourself clearly with good communication skills
- Have a vision that translates into a good sense of organization and planning
Do you recognize yourself here? An exciting career awaits you!
THE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Secondary or Cégep student?
The DCS in Financial Services and Insurance Techniques teaches you everything you need to know to pursue a career in the industry.
Looking for new challenges or a career change?
The ACS in P&C insurance is ideal for learning the basics of the profession in a short time.
Hold a university degree?
There are many prospects depending on your specialization.
THE PREREQUISITES FOR BECOMING A P&C INSURANCE AGENT
To ensure your credibility, it is required to obtain a P&C insurance representative’s certificate issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers.
DID YOU KNOW?
The risk of insuring a dog owner is different from that of insuring a snake owner. The P&C insurance agent must paint a clear picture of their client in order to offer them protection tailored to their situation.
AS JEAN-GRÉGORY SAYS, WORKING IN INSURANCE MEANS HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PEOPLE’S LIVES.
« Each file is unique, and in property and casualty insurance, you never stop learning. Every day, I feel like I’m providing a service for people who count on people like me for peace of mind. »
Jean-Grégory Destin
Personal property and casualty insurance agent and instructor
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