Insurance Career Guide

The Insurance field offers a wide range of opportunities for students and grads to explore. Use this guide to learn more about the industry, or to learn how to hatch a student or entry-level job in Insurance.
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Insurance Average Starting Salaries

Insurance Broker
Vancouver, BC
$38,533
Calgary, AB
$45,116
Saskatoon, SK
$35,495
Winnipeg, MB
$35,564
Toronto, ON
$41,558
Montreal, QC
$41,631
Halifax, NS
$34,000
St. John's, NL
$32,950
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$38,215
Underwriter
Vancouver, BC
$43,161
Calgary, AB
$45,668
Saskatoon, SK
$39,916
Winnipeg, MB
$39,034
Toronto, ON
$45,066
Montreal, QC
$43,705
Halifax, NS
$38,535
St. John's, NL
$39,866
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$46,964
Customer Service Representative
Vancouver, BC
$31,164
Calgary, AB
$33,411
Saskatoon, SK
$31,549
Winnipeg, MB
$29,833
Toronto, ON
$34,842
Montreal, QC
$30,187
Halifax, NS
$27,896
St. John's, NL
$27,537
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$34,368
Claims Investigator
Vancouver, BC
$40,734
Calgary, AB
$44,572
Saskatoon, SK
$38,870
Winnipeg, MB
$37,331
Toronto, ON
$42,426
Montreal, QC
$41,064
Halifax, NS
$37,959
St. John's, NL
$41,348
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$40,538
Financial Consultant
Vancouver, BC
$42,604
Calgary, AB
$46,122
Saskatoon, SK
$40,197
Winnipeg, MB
$39,221
Toronto, ON
$44,746
Montreal, QC
$43,269
Halifax, NS
$39,262
St. John's, NL
$42,230
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$42,206
Marketing Representative
Vancouver, BC
$38,866
Calgary, AB
$43,190
Saskatoon, SK
$37,856
Winnipeg, MB
$35,613
Toronto, ON
$37,536
Montreal, QC
$38,074
Halifax, NS
$34,854
St. John's, NL
$35,780
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$37,721

Considering a career in Insurance?

The Insurance industry is a stable, in-demand industry for motivated students and grads who are looking for challenging, rewarding work. Regardless of your degree, there are numerous transferable skills that fit within the Insurance industry. This field also provides students and grads with the opportunity to pursue industry designations, encouraging continuous learning and long-term career growth.

"Insurance is a great industry because there are many opportunities to grow. There's an overwhelming need to get knowledgeable people into roles quickly."

Halie Buac
Junior Commercial Property Underwriter

Key skils:

  • Results oriented
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
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