Insurance Institute of Canada

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Excellence

Quality is ingrained in everything we do. We strive for continuous innovation and improvement for our educational programs.

Leadership

We are advancing the profession and developing leaders through education, personal growth, and professional development.

Integrity

We manifest the highest ethical and moral conduct of our students, graduates, ourselves, and affiliates of the Institutes.

CIP: Prepared for anything

When you hold a CIP designation the world knows you are equipped to handle any challenge.

Over 18,000 Chartered Insurance Professionals (CIPs) work in the property and casualty insurance industry. Find out how to earn one of the most well-regarded insurance accreditations.

Find the right fit for you

Designations are essential stepping-stones in advancing your career. Improve the level of service you provide to your customers.

CIP®

Chartered Insurance Professional

The Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP®) designation is the ideal launchpad if you are starting or building a career in insurance.

ACIP®

Advanced Chartered Insurance Professional

The Advanced CIP will help you to leverage and build on the knowledge you gained in the CIP program, and acquire new in-demand skills.

FCIP®

Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional

Join a comprehensive business leadership program with a unique p&c focus, and develop vital skills and strategic insights.

CMGA

Canadian Managing General Agent

Discover the essentials of the dynamic, specialized MGA marketplace and learn how to provide customers with tailor-made coverage.

Risk

Risk Management Certificate

Enhance your risk qualifications with this three-course program, then play your part in tackling the latest emerging challenges.

Comm

Commercial Insurance Certificate

This program provides the skills and knowledge you need to manage a profitable commercial portfolio and craft commercial solutions.

GIE

General Insurance Essentials

This two-course program provides a solid introduction to the principles and practices of property and casualty insurance. A GIE certificate is awarded on successful completion.

Join the community

The Insurance Institute has played a pivotal role in the insurance community for over a century. Take advantage of our knowledge bank, leverage our resources, tap into our network, let us help you reach your career goals.

Become a member

Elevate your career with networking opportunities, research access, and respected professional designations.

Ethics column

Sharpen your ethical thinking and decision-making with a taster of our regular ethics column.

Join the CIP Society

Graduates of the CIP, ACIP and FCIP can access the benefits of our alumni group.

The Institute is a respected industry thought leader. Discover our newsletters, reports and research.

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Virtual

Sep 11, 2025 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)

Understanding D&O Liability (GTA)

Mario Fiorino

The Insurance Institute of Ontario

GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Chapter

English

Virtual

Sep 12 – 26, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EDT)

Virtual Teaching & Presentation Techniques (3-day program GTA)

Laurie Flasko

The Insurance Institute of Ontario

GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Chapter

English

Virtual

Sep 19, 2025 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)

Persuasive Negotiation (GTA)

Melanie Needham

The Insurance Institute of Ontario

GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Chapter

English

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Aug 14, 2025

Put people at the centre

says outgoing IIC Chair, James Russell.

Article

Aug 20, 2025

2025 Research Report: Catastrophe Financing

Article

Aug 20, 2025

The Pace: So you want to be a Business Development Manager

Podcast

Apr 7, 2025

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Set yourself apart in the insurance industry with a membership in the Insurance Institute. Your professional growth is our purpose.

How we support your career

CIP: Prepared for anything

When you hold a CIP designation the world knows you are equipped to handle any challenge.

Find the right fit for you

Designations are essential stepping-stones in advancing your career. Improve the level of service you provide to your customers.

Chartered Insurance Professional

Advanced Chartered Insurance Professional

Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional

Canadian Managing General Agent

Risk Management Certificate

Commercial Insurance Certificate

General Insurance Essentials

Join the community

The Insurance Institute has played a pivotal role in the insurance community for over a century. Take advantage of our knowledge bank, leverage our resources, tap into our network, let us help you reach your career goals.

Become a member

Ethics column

Join the CIP Society

The Institute is a respected industry thought leader. Discover our newsletters, reports and research.

Events near you

Understanding D&O Liability (GTA)

Virtual Teaching & Presentation Techniques (3-day program GTA)

Persuasive Negotiation (GTA)

Latest news

Put people at the centre

2025 Research Report: Catastrophe Financing

The Pace: So you want to be a Business Development Manager

Podcast: Vinod Embrandri talks emerging technologies

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