Where an individual wishes to act as an agency without forming a partnership or corporation, a sole-proprietor licence may be issued. A sole-proprietor licence is also obtained for an independent life insurance agent who wishes to operate under a trade name. A sole-proprietor must:

• meet the same licensing requirements as an INDIVIDUAL A&S INSURANCE AGENT;



• register with the B.C. Corporate Registry (“Registry”) as outlined under under CORPORATE A&S INSURANCE APPLICATIONS;
  


• meet the Agency Name requirements (including trade names) as outlined under CORPORATE A&S INSURANCE APPLICATIONS; AND
  


• if the sole-proprietor does not meet the requirements to act as a nominee, and wishes to have other licensed agents represent the agency, then a nominee must be licensed. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON NOMINEE REQUIREMENTS.

A sole-proprietor licence is subject to the same standard licence conditions as both an individual and a corporate licence. Applicants use the licence application package for INDIVIDUAL A&S INSURANCE AGENTS.