Applying for a Licence Based on Equivalency
Applicants who do not have the required education for their licence class can request that the Insurance Council consider granting a licence based on alternate education and experience that is equivalent to the licence qualifying education. These are reviewed on a case by case basis and may take longer to review.
Please note, application fees will not be refunded if the application is declined.
Alternate Education
Applicants must provide:
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Specific details showing how the alternate education provides the same level and depth of knowledge provided by the BC insurance licence application education requirements.
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Supporting documentation on successful completion of the alternate education.
Alternate Experience
Applicants must provide:
How to Apply
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Applicants must submit all detailed equivalency requests with a completed BC insurance licence application, including a criminal record check and applicable fees. See first-time licence applicant or former licensee re-application information.
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Applicants can expect an initial response within 10-15 business days of the Insurance Council's receipt of the application. As each request is unique, we are unable to provide an estimated processing time.