Entry-level opportunity marred by poor hours and support - Licensed Insurance Agent belairdirect Employee Review

2.0
May 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good entry level position if you want to get into insurance with no experience and move up elsewhere, but be prepared to make sacrifices mentally and time-wise. OTL training isn’t bad, all depends on your trainer.

Cons

Terrible hours; in the first year you are forced to work every Saturday and 12-8 with no guarantee of a specific finish time. Rude and angry clients with no support from management or underwriters —you will have to deal with countless IT issues that aren’t your fault and it will still be used against you on your scorecard. Unrealistic expectations/KPIs. You will only learn enough insurance to sell to the client but never have the opportunity for proper training or mentorship from manager due to fast paced environment. Making the client download an invasive app is more important than properly advising and protecting clients. Don’t stay here too long if you value your time and learning properly. Not worth the pay. Micro-managed with no breaks and timed for bathroom breaks. You will be questioned if called in sick or if you have a bereavement leave and they will call it an “absenteeism problem”. Only go for this job if you’re desperate for money or experience, but look elsewhere after a year as you will be more under pressure for practically the same pay; they will make up anything not to give you their promotion of peanuts.

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belairdirect Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience. We regret to hear that you feel this way as this is not the environment we strive to foster. Our people are at the heart of our success and we are committed to ensuring they have the tools and resources, support, and flexibility to thrive. We wish that we had the opportunity to address your concerns while you were still with us.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jan 27, 2023
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Pros

-Will pay you full salary for a month while they give you a course on how to pass licensing, as well as pay for your exam which costs several hundred dollars. This is not industry standard, in my opinion it makes the company a huge attraction for anyone new to the industry attempting to get a foothold. Just don't mess around during this month and cancel your social life as if you do not pass licensing you cannot sell insurance in Canada and will be let go. -Pay has become much more competitive since 2021. Prior to that it was more of an employer's market so Belair were very cheap -Meritocracy for the most part. I see some people complaining about management playing favorites with opportunities but honestly when it comes to leadership that is every company and social situation..being popular and well liked is necessary for that type of role. Personally I am not that type so much but I am produce strong results and show integrity, and as a result have never had difficulty obtaining all different sorts of development opportunities. -Great benefits -Mostly work from home. Was full WFH during covid but they're heading back to a one day a week in- office system. These corporations are all convinced that employees need a job that also provides them with a Kool aid drenched social life or the business model will fall apart.

Cons

-Typical corporate koolaid culture. No different from any other large corporation but still annoying. -Sales driven. This is a pro if you are good, but if you are not good with customers or willing to put in the work to develop those skills you will not get regular raises or development opportunities. -No commission. Your pay is pure salary and while you will get little rewards such as gift cards throughout the year and a better raise/bonus at year end for good performance, you cannot expect to see any of the money you bring in added directly to your paycheque no matter how much you sell.

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