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Earning your CIP designation
When you register for the CIP program, you join the Insurance Institute, a member-based organization that has provided professional development to Canada’s property & casualty (p&c) insurance industry for over a century.
Complete 10 CIP courses
You will take five mandatory courses that cover foundational knowledge essential to p&c insurance. You can then choose three applied professional and two elective courses.
Pass CIP exams
Each course concludes with a national exam that will test your understanding of the material and ability to apply the principles.
Gain work experience
You will need to complete at least one year of full-time employment in general insurance, life insurance, or a related financial services industry.
