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 (ie Autoplan). 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.

Textbook update: from September 2, 2025 we will be using the 2025 edition of the C81 and C82 textbooks. The BC auto supplement will not be updated at this time.

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Pathways to level 1 licence

You have two routes you can use to obtain your level 1 licence:

1. Complete the Level 1 licensing materials (includes General Insurance Essentials information)

a. Independent 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.

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

c. Study with our college partners:
Flexible exam dates cover the GIE C81 and C82 textbooks and BC Auto Supplement. Learn more

2. Take our CIP equivalency classes for C11 and C130

Choose between our regular scheduled classes and fast-track options. Register on the CIP equivalency classes tab.

Independent Study Kit

The independent 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 independent study kit. See below for more details
Textbook editions

The study kit includes the 2025 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
*If you see an error message when trying to purchase the pre-recorded lecture package please call licensing at: 778-328-3456

Insurance Council of BC requirements

Employment

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.

Exam results validity

The licensing exam is a requirement from the Insurance Council of BC. Your results remain valid for up to one year from the exam completion date. For more information, please visit the Insurance Council of BC website.

Insurance Council Rules Course

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