A salesperson licence is an entry-level licence that requires the licensee be under direct supervision, restricts where the licensee can work and prohibits the holder from signing contracts of insurance.

Applicants must complete one of the following education options. Results from successful completion of any of these options are considered valid for a period of one year from completion date. If applicants wait longer than one year to obtain a licence, they will be required to rewrite the exam(s).

1. Fundamentals of Insurance: This program is offered through the Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. (IBABC) and some colleges in the province.



2. Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker Program: Successful completion of CAIB 1. CAIB 1 is the first semester of a more extensive insurance education program offered by IBABC.



3. Insurance Institute of Canada: Successful completion of C11 and C130.



4. The General Insurance Essentials Program - Part 1 and Part 2, available through the Insurance Institute.

Council does not have information regarding costs, delivery methods or scheduling. Contact information for the above course providers can be found under HANDY LINKS AND CONTACTS - GENERAL INSURANCE EDUCATION PROVIDERS.

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