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If you want to excel in today’s changing insurance world, high-level insurance education is key.

Take a look at the many ways we can assist you reach your career goals.

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✔ Expand your book of business.

✔ Land the next big client.

✔ Pursue a new career opportunity.

 

 

 

 

Get your CE hours with the Institute

Our seminars

Many of our high-calibre seminars and webinars are tailored for brokers, and are all led by carefully-chosen, knowledgeable and experienced presenters.
Visit your local institute or chapter's webpage for the listing of quality seminars and events.

CE OnDemand - fast and convenient

Looking for a quick and easy way to meet the continuing education requirements of your license? CE OnDemand is a new catalogue of online continuing education courses for brokers and agents.  Learn more.

CE hours through our designations and certificate programs

You can also get your CE hours while you earn a designation or certificate that is recognized by the p&c industry—and your clients!

The table below gives you a general indication of the amount of hours that could be available to you with each course you complete. The number and type of CE credits differ depending on the course and your province, so please clarify with your local institute or chapter.

AB

BC

MA

ON

QC

SK

CIP

28 hours per course
16 hours per course
28 hours per course
16 to 20 hours per course (Technical and Management)
20 hours per course
30 hours per course (Technical)
 

FCIP

30 hours per course
16 hours per course (Level 3)
28 hours per course
20 hours per course (Management)
20 hours per course
30 hours per course (Management)

Advanced CIP
30 hours per course*
16 hours per course (Level 3)
28 hours per course
16 to 20 hours per course (Personal and Management)
20 hours per course
30 hours per course (Management)

CMGA
30 hours per course
16 hours per course
28 hours per course
16 hours per course (Technical and Management)
20 hours per course
30 hours per course (Technical)

Commercial Insurance
30 hours per course 
16 hours per course
28 hours per course
16 hours per course (Technical)
20 hours per course
30 hours per course (Technical)

Risk Management
30 hours per course
16 hours per course
28 hours per course
16 hours per course (Technical)
20 hours per course
30 hours per course (Technical)

Provincial
deadlines:
June 30
May 31
May 31
September 30
December 31
Individual

Specific conditions apply in each province. Please contact your local institute or chapter for more information.

 

Grow your network

Membership gives you the opportunity to attend our many social and networking events and connect with new industry contacts - as well as executives and senior industry leaders.

 

Get your Risk Management Certificate

Then sit the exams and get your CRM!

This three-course program offers p&c insurance industry tailored content suited for those looking to further their risk qualifications. And after completing the three courses, you'll be eligible to write the exams required for the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation issued by The Global Risk Management Institute (GRMI). 
Learn more about the Risk Management Certificate.

 

Become a Chartered Insurance Professional

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Take advantage of the CIP's

Broker & Agent
Applied Professional Series.

 


 

How does the CIP designation benefit brokers?

• Elevates your broker knowledge

• Enhances your industry knowledge

• Updates you on current industry trends

• Encourages you to network with others in the industry

• Increases your hiring and promotion potential

Learn more about the CIP designation.
Check out the Broker & Agent Applied Professional Series created just for you.

Use your CAIB or licensing education as credit towards the CIP

If you already have your CAIB or provincial agent/broker licence and wish to build on your knowledge and potential, consider becoming a Chartered Insurance Professional. Learn more.

 

Access our online library of monthly trends papers

Each Trends Paper provides a comprehensive starting point with enough scope, background and future considerations to inform your decision-making and start your research journey. With easy access and mobile friendly, they are a great resource for brokers.

 

Career Opportunities

With membership, you will receive biweekly emails highlighting the most recent career opportunities in the industry.

 

Licensing education

The Insurance Institute, at both the national and local level, works closely with provincial and territorial regulators to align our education options to help you obtain your licence - regardless of where you live and what career path you follow. Give yourself the best chance of success with our preparation courses - many of which include the licensing examination itself.
Learn more about licensing in your province.

 

Questions?

If you would like to talk more about  how we can assist you to meet your educational and career goals, the manager at your local institute or chapter would be more than happy to help, as are our Member Services department.

"CIP isn't just three letters behind your name - it represents respect amongst your colleagues, the industry and beyond." 

Linda Guma
Licensed Commercial Lines Broker and CIP Student
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