General broker/agent licences in British Columbia

Broker/agent level 1 licensing

Our general insurance licensing program offers you the education required by the Insurance Council of BC to obtain a level 1 Salesperson Licence - Autoplan and homeowner policy sales. The program uses the Insurance Institute’s General Insurance Essentials (GIE) textbooks and the BC Auto Supplement, but with a single exam for licensing purposes.
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Pathways to level 1 licence

You have four education options you can use to obtain your level 1 licence:
1. Home Study Kit
Ideal if you want to complete the level 1 broker or adjuster licensing program quickly and you prefer to study at your own pace. You will have up to four months to complete the program.

2. Classes - online and in-person
Real-time instruction, interaction with your peers and a range of supplemental materials to support your learning.

3. Take a CIP equivalency class, either C11 or C130.
C130 is online and has fast-track options. Register for the class on the CIP equivalencies tab.

4. Learning with our college partners:
Douglas College (New Westminster), Langara College (Vancouver), Camosun College (Victoria), Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo) On-demand exam covering both GIE C81 and C82 textbooks.
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Home Study Kit

The Home study kit includes up-to-date and enhanced licensing textbooks, including a BC Auto Supplement. The study materials have been developed by respected industry experts and adult learning specialists. You will also benefit from current content that reflects important changes to the insurance industry.

Supplement your learning by purchasing our Pre-recorded lectures package. It is designed to complement the Home study kit. See below for more details
Textbook editions

The study kit includes the 2020 edition of the GIE C81 and C82 textbooks, plus a 2022 BC Auto Insurance Supplement.



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Purchase the pre-recorded lecture package

Prepare for your level 1 licence

The pre-recorded lecture package includes:
  • Recorded Lessons – industry examples, anecdotes and real-life situations help you grasp the concepts.
  • PowerPoint presentations – a copy is available for you to print for each chapter.
  • 6-months unlimited access
Agent/Broker Level 1
$100

Employment requirement

Once the education component of your level 1 licence is complete, you are required to be sponsored (employed) by a licenced insurance agency in order to apply for a level 1 licence from the Insurance Council of BC.
Insurance Council Rules Course

This course from the Insurance Council of BC is a licence prerequisite.