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Senior Consultant - Benefits Consulting (TPA) - Hybrid

Cowan Insurance Group Ltd.

Cowan Insurance Group Ltd.

Accounting & Finance
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Jul 4, 2025
Reporting to the Practice lead, the Senior Consultant will work in our Benefits Consulting team with (TPA) Third Party Administration. The Senior Consultant is responsible for providing superb services and solutions to clients of varied size, with International & National Benefits needs. This includes inpatriate Provincial replacement services as well as extended health care solutions while in Canada. The goal is to maintain positive client relationships, help clients know about all the Cowan services, and help colleagues thrive and grow.
What you will do:
  • Establish and build strong client, partner and carrier relationships;
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of Third-Party Administration and Claims Payment operations;
  • Develop and provide client-specific ongoing competitive plan design and concepts;
  • Provide ongoing education, support and guidance via in-person and virtual meeting to established client contacts in Canada, and globally;
  • Apply strategic account management principles to achieve sales initiatives and execute a sales plan;
  • Identify Cowan cross-selling opportunities within a block of clients;
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of offering provincial replacement coverage;
  • Take initiative seeking out business development opportunities;
  • Contribute to peer group through Consultant meetings, and collaboration

What you will bring:

  • 5 plus years industry experience in employee benefits and international benefits
  • Experience with inpatriate coverage and provincial health plans (is an asset)
  • Experience working with a Third-Party Administrator/ Third Party Payor
  • Individual Life Licensed (LLQP) is an asset
  • Bilingualism in English & French, written, comprehension and verbal, is an asset
  • Strong negotiation skills and are a strong advocate for clients
  • Self-motivated, organized, service-oriented individual
  • Ability to build effective relationships with clients and employees
  • Proven track record in managing a complex block of business
  • Client-focused, with partnership mentality
  • Can identify and drive opportunities to grow an existing book and cross-sell
  • Strong relationship-builder with exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate
  • Minimal travel is required
  • Completed post-secondary education or a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Who we are:

Proudly independent and Canadian-owned, Cowan Insurance Group has been a true market leader in the insurance industry since 1927. With an extensive range of product offerings and integrated commercial and personal insurance, group benefits, and wealth management solutions, we provide our clients with outstanding customized, comprehensive insurance and risk management professional advice and placement.

Recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Cultures and a Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club Member, Cowan Insurance Group's award-winning client-centric approach emphasizes innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Join our team as we prepare for our centennial celebration in 2027!

What sets us apart?

Be in good company

Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

Challenge your thinking

You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

Grow together

We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.

Benefits and perks

  • Competitive salary
  • Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
  • Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
  • Company-paid training and development courses
  • Community involvement
  • Hybrid work environment

Are you interested?

Please Apply!

This position is subject to appropriate background checks that may include, credential, employment, credit, criminal and reference checks.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individual's technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex, or sexual orientation.

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