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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.

Continuing education the Institute way Your direct connection to industry experts. Whether you’re looking to grow your technical knowledge or catch up on the latest trends and emerging issues, our seminars and webinars are packed with practical and relevant information.

The Institute was established as a not-for-profit organization in 1899. It now serves more than 41,000 members across Canada through 19 volunteer-driven provincial institutes and chapters.