National Education Month

A career in insurance has no limits

National Education Month runs for the month of February. This year’s theme - A career in insurance has no limits - ties into the Insurance Institute’s broader talent gap initiative.

New Enabling skills component

As part of the month's activities, you can expect to see a new component in our CIP program. The new addition is a set of interactive online learning modules called Enabling Skills. They are short, self-paced modules that allow CIP students to explore workplace critical skills that form the basis of effective and competent practice.

The modules are currently being piloted with a small group of CIP students, and access will be extended to other active CIP students during 2024. The modules will initially be optional but will ultimately become a required component of the CIP.

Upskilling for career growth

The Enabling skills course addresses competencies that are relevant to a wide range of roles in property and casualty insurance. These include:

Critical thinking
Business acumen
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Interpersonal communication
Customer service excellence

Advising; ethics and professionalism
Ethics in motion
Information and data management
Digital and technological fluency

Enabling skills modules

Through the new learning modules, CIP students will:

• Explore empathy, communication skills, and tools for providing an excellent customer experience

• Examine how critical thinking skills and business acumen underpin day-to-day success

• Evaluate ethical business practices for insurance professionals

• Learn about using data effectively and integrating technological solutions into professional practice

Attend events near you

Local institutes and chapters across Canada will be hosting a variety of activities that highlight insurance education and the career development opportunities available.