Insurance Council Course for Designated Representatives

The Insurance Council Course for Designated Representatives is a requirement for obtaining a restricted insurance agency (RIA) licence.

An RIA licence permits a business to sell specific types of insurance incidental to its primary activities. View a list of businesses eligible for an RIA licence; more information about the RIA licence can be found here.

Businesses interested in applying for an RIA licence are required to appoint a designated representative (DR) who is an officer, director or partner of the business (agency) or sole proprietor. The appointed DR must complete the Insurance Council Course for Designated Representatives before the RIA licence application is submitted. 

The Insurance Council Course for Designated Representatives provides an overview of DR responsibilities under the Insurance Council Rules, provincial legislation and other regulatory responsibilities.

The course covers:

• Insurance Council’s mandate and role as an insurance regulatory body in BC

• RIA requirements and responsibilities

• Duties and expectations of a DR acting on behalf of an RIA

• Best practices and where to find resources.

The approximate course length is four hours and must be completed within 60 days of course registration. After this period, the course will expire and will need to be repurchased.

Course fee: $320

Course registrants must create a user account in the Insurance Council's online portal to register and pay for the course. See instructions on how to create an online portal account.

View a step-by-step guide on how to register once you've logged into the portal.

Register for the course