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How insurance licensing works in Canada Insurance is regulated at both the federal and provincial level in this country. The federal level is focused on ensuring the financial stability of insurance companies, and the provincial level deals with the licensing of individuals.

Online exam. You have a choice of writing your exam in-person or remotely. You must pre-book an exam appointment.

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Once the education component of your level 1 licence is complete, you are required to be sponsored (employed) by a licenced insurance agency in order to apply for a level 1 licence from the Insurance Council of BC.

About this course C11 provides an overview of the insurance landscape in Canada and serves as the initial building block of Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) studies.

OTL: Insurance Agent Licences Insurance agents represent one insurer and assist in arranging contracts between applicants and insurers.

There are 29 CIP courses and multiple formats to choose from. To learn more about the courses, please see the list below. Credit transfers may be available if you have prior insurance education.

The Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is the premier course for people interested in working in Canada's property and casualty insurance industry. To earn your CIP designation you will complete 10 CIP courses developed by industry professionals and taught in a variety of learning modes.

Take advantage of higher pass rates with CIP courses, live and accelerated learning options available throughout the year. Option 1: CIP courses: C11 (or credit granted), C130 and C131.You must provide proof that the last exam was passed within 12 months of the submission of your application for licensing to the Alberta Insurance Council (AIC).