General broker/agent licensing in New Brunswick

Level 1 broker/agent licence 

Our general insurance licensing program offers you the education required by the Financial and Consumer Services Commission to obtain a level 1 agent/broker Licence. The program uses the Insurance Institute’s General Insurance Essentials (GIE) textbooks and Atlantic Auto Supplement, but with a single exam for licensing purposes.

There are two options to obtain your level 1 broker/agent licence with the institute:

Pathways to level 1 licence

1. Complete the level 1 licensing materials (includes General Insurance Essentials information)

a. Independent study
Ideal if you want to complete the level 1 licensing program quickly and you prefer to study at your own pace.

b. Online classes
Real-time instruction, interaction with your peers and a range of supplemental materials to support your learning.

2. Take our CIP equivalency classes for C11 and C130
Choose between our regular scheduled classes and fast-track options. Register on the Levels 2 & 3 CIP equivalency classes tab.
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Learn at an accelerated pace

We offer classes in a 3-day and 5-day format for groups of five or more students. Our class packages include:

  • course textbooks
  • online resources
  • Level 1 exam fee
  • Institute of New Brunswick membership

Browse this page and select the learning option that suits you.
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Purchase the pre-recorded class and exam - 2025

Boost your progress with our pre-recorded class

This tutorial aligns with the content from the Level 1 study kit and offers a range of benefits.
  • Accessed virtually at your own convenience
  • Response from instructor within 24 hours of emailed question
  • Limitless access for 30 days
NB General Insurance Agent L1 licensing
$424
2025

Private in-house classes

We provide classes in our regular 5-Day or 10-Day formats for groups of five or more students. Contact us for more information about timing, availability, and pricing.
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Exam rules

Examinations are routinely reviewed for irregularities and/or breaches of examination rules. Examination irregularities and/or breaches may result in disqualification of the examination and suspension of examination privileges. The regulator will be notified of all disqualifications and suspensions.

Please read the exam rules and regulations.

Online Exams

What to expect in your virtually proctored, online exam