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November 2025

Get to know the Insurance Council's Code of Conduct

All licensees are expected to serve the public ethically with integrity and competence. The Insurance Council’s Code of Conduct is a foundational framework that helps licensees maintain high industry and ethical standards.

Preparing for and responding to severe weather events

As cooler temperatures and seasonal storms approach, British Columbians are encouraged to prepare for severe weather such as storms that may bring heavy rain and strong winds causing flooding and power outages. Licensees are uniquely positioned to help their clients and communities to prepare, respond and recover after weather events.
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October 2025

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Get Cyber Secure!

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — Licensees are encouraged to review their cybersecurity practices to protect client and personal data, strengthen safeguards, and remain prepared to respond to potential incidents.

British Columbia's Wildfire risk to continue into Fall

The BC Wildfire Service’s fall outlook indicates continued wildfire risk across much of the province, particularly in the Cariboo and Southwestern Interior regions. Licensees and the public are encouraged to stay informed, follow fire prohibitions, and take steps to remain prepared and FireSmart.

2025 Regulatory Update Webinar Recording Available

A recording of the 2025 Regulatory Update is now available! This information session is an opportunity to hear from senior leaders about regulatory activities and priorities, key initiatives, and plans for the future.

The Insurance Council joins forces at the 2025 IBABC tradeshow

This year’s Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia (IBABC) tradeshow took on a Star Wars theme, bringing an out-of-this-world atmosphere to the province’s annual gathering of insurance professionals.

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September 2025

New continuing education micro-learning course: Client Confidentiality

The Insurance Council of BC has launched its first micro-learning CE course, the Client Confidentiality Course — a short, on-demand program designed to help licensees strengthen their knowledge of privacy requirements and best practices.

CISRO releases principles to strengthen catastrophic event response and adjuster mobility

The Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO) has introduced a new set of principles aimed at improving the responsiveness and mobility of insurance adjuster licensing for catastrophic events.
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August 2025

Updates to CAIB courses for general insurance licence qualification

The Insurance Brokers Association of BC (IBABC) has updated the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) courses and will be transitioning from current CAIB 1, CAIB 2, CAIB 3, and CAIB 4 courses to newly updated courses under the same name.

Competency framework to standardize general insurance licensing requirements in BC

The Insurance Council of BC is standardizing education and skill requirements for general insurance salespersons and agents in British Columbia through the introduction of a competency framework for general insurance licensure.

June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day (NIAD)

This day is a reminder for Canadians to review their coverage and connect with licensed insurance professionals. It’s a great opportunity for brokers and agents to check in with clients and help them stay protected as risks continue to change.
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Updates to Continuing Education Guidelines now in effect

The Insurance Council has updated the Continuing Education Program for BC adjusters and general, life, and accident & sickness insurance licensees. These changes are reflected in an updated guidance document for each licence class, and are effective June 1, 2025.
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Learn What's New: CE Program Webinar

The Insurance Council of BC has released updated Continuing Education (CE) Requirements and Guidelines for insurance licensees, including adjusters, and general, life, and accident & sickness agents. Join our CE Program: Guidelines & Requirements (2025) Webinar for an overview of the updated CE program, a walkthrough of key changes, and guidance on where to find resources to help you stay compliant.
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May 2025

Updated CE Guidelines coming June 1

Proposed revisions to the CE Guidelines were approved by Council last month. For the licence period starting in June 2025, licensees will need to meet these updated CE requirements by May 31, 2026.

New and improved Insurance Council user portal to launch later this year

The Insurance Council has been working on a multi-year project to modernize the website portal system that licensees use to complete insurance licence related tasks. To expand functionality and meet the needs of licensees, a new online platform is being developed with an anticipated launch for Fall 2025.

2025 Annual licence renewal requirements webinar

The Insurance Council is hosting a set of webinars to help support licensees in understanding their annual licence renewal requirements before the renewal period opens on April 1, 2025, and closes on June 1, 2025. These sessions do not introduce new requirements but provide an opportunity for licensees to review their ongoing requirements, including continuing education (CE) completion and maintaining errors and omissions (E&O) insurance—both of which must be met before renewing a licence.

Notification of updated fee schedule for 2025

The Insurance Council of BC is an independent body tasked by government with the regulation of British Columbia’s insurance intermediaries. This work is funded through fees collected from industry. The Insurance Council publishes its fee schedule in February on a yearly basis, following approval of the annual budget by the voting members of Council.

Welcoming feedback from General Insurance Licensees about the General Insurance Competency Framework indicators

We are inviting all general insurance licence holders to provide input regarding the General Insurance Competency Framework indicators. In May 2024 General Insurance Licensees were invited to review the competencies outlined in the General Insurance Competency Framework (the framework) and provide their input.

Canadian insurance regulators consult on consolidated segregated funds guidance

Canada’s insurance regulators have released proposed guidance on consolidated segregated funds for 90-day public consultation, ending in April. The guidance is intended to create a consistent national standard for insurers and intermediaries, for implementation in each jurisdiction.

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