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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Exams Each CIP course has a final exam. Follow the links to find out more about in-person and virtually proctored exams, rules to follow, and ways to set yourself up for success.

Government-issued photo identification. Students must present original, valid (not expired) government-issued photo identification (passport, Canadian driver’s licence, health card, Permanent Resident card) for identity verification before they can write their exam.

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).