News and Latest Updates

Get up to speed on the latest news and developments from the Insurance Council of British Columbia.

September

Webcast: 2026 Regulatory Update

On September 29, 2026, at 10 am PT, join Insurance Council Chair Brett Simpson and CEO Janet Sinclair for an update on key regulatory initiatives, upcoming changes affecting BC insurance licensees, and the Insurance Council’s new five-year strategic plan.

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August 2026

Adjuster licences expedited, temporary licence available in response to wildfires

In response to BC's wildfire emergency, the Insurance Council is expediting the licensing process for insurance adjusters. A temporary licence option waives certain requirements and can be processed in just one business day. 

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New mortgage brokerage insurance requirements

Licensees working with mortgage brokerages in BC should be aware of new errors and omissions (E&O) requirements coming into effect October 13, 2026, for mortgage brokerage insurance.

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Protecting clients from business email compromise

Business email compromise attacks are on the rise, and insurance professionals are prime targets. Cyber criminals are getting smarter at impersonating familiar contacts, making their scams harder to spot. Learn what warning signs to watch for, why these attacks work, and the simple steps you can take to protect your organization and clients before it's too late. 

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July 2026

British Columbia's summer wildfire risks

The BC Wildfire Services is expecting a warmer-than-normal summer, with fire activity likely to peak in July and August.

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April 2026

Meeting your Continuing Education Requirements by May 31: Common Questions Answered

This article offers answers to common questions, tips to help you avoid pitfalls and resources to support you in understanding and meeting your CE requirements.

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March 2026

Meet your continuing education requirements by May 31, 2026

All licensees must complete their continuing education (CE) requirements by May 31st. Learn about recent CE program updates, key information and find resources to support meeting CE requirements.
 

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Prepare for annual licence renewal opening April 1

Get ready to renew your licence by ensuring that you’ll be meeting your licence requirements by May 31 and register for an  account in the new portal before completing your licence renewal.

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February 2026

Webcast: Overview of the Restricted Insurance Agency Licence & Rules

The Insurance Council of BC is hosting an informational webcast to provide an overview of the Restricted Insurance Agency (RIA) licence, which applies to certain non-insurance businesses that sell insurance incidental to their primary products or services in BC.
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New and improved online portal now available

The Insurance Council recently launched its new upgraded online portal this month. All existing users must register as a new user in the new system, where they will then be able to link to their existing account.
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Notification of updated fee schedule for 2026

The Insurance Council has published an updated fee schedule for licensure and related services. This new schedule will take effect June 1, 2026, and apply to 2026 licence renewals starting this April.

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January 2026

BC introducing restricted insurance agency licence

The Restricted Insurance Agent Licence Regulation comes into force January 1, 2027. Under this new provincial regulation, some non-insurance businesses will need a restricted insurance agency (RIA) licence to sell certain types of insurance. The Insurance Council of BC will be issuing and overseeing this new licence.

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New Insurance Council online portal launching: What licensees need to know

The Insurance Council is set to launch its newly upgraded online portal on February 4. The new portal will provide a more intuitive user experience and expanded functionality for licensees, applicants and examinees.

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