CAIB Program
Increase your business competence, confidence, and credibility as an insurance professional with the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) program.
To establish yourself as a trusted insurance advisor, you must have in-depth knowledge and understanding of all aspects of property and casualty insurance. Throughout the CAIB curriculum, you will immerse yourself in the study of personal lines, commercial lines, and brokerage management.
Each course in this four-course program culminates in an online exam. Upon successful completion of all four exams, eligible candidates are awarded the nationally recognized professional CAIB designation. Graduates of non-member brokerages who finish the CAIB program receive a certificate of completion, but are ineligible to use the CAIB designation unless that individual becomes a member of IBAS.
Click here to better understand how CAIB fits into Saskatchewan's insurance licensing framework.
Course Outline
CAIB 1
CAIB 1 focuses primarily on general insurance. Students gain and demonstrate a practical understanding of habitational coverages, as well as insurance related to personal liability, farming, personal auto, and travel. This course also emphasizes professionalism and exceptional customer service.
CAIB 2
CAIB 2 introduces students to the world of commercial insurance, capturing the ins and outs of commercial property coverages, crime insurance, and business interruption products.
CAIB 3
CAIB 3 rounds out students' comprehensive knowledge of commercial coverages. It delves into risk management principles (including exposure identification), the Canadian legal system as it pertains to general liability, and other types of specialty commercial products, from marine and aviation insurance to commercial auto and surety bonds.
CAIB 4
CAIB 4 prepares students to take on a leadership role in supervising or managing brokerage functions. Topics include the principles of management, organization, broker-carrier relations, technology, and human resources.
Study Options
Self-Study
Students can register and purchase textbooks for self-study at any time. All CAIB students have access to online tutorials ($49 each for members, $99 for non-members, plus tax), which contain downloadable resources and presentations, videos, and progress quizzes. Once the tutorial has been activated, the student has 12 weeks of unlimited access.
CAIB Immersion Course
The most popular method of study is the online CAIB Immersion program. Led by industry-best facilitators, this week-long course (for each of the four CAIB modules) is a truly comprehensive experience, where students have the opportunity to directly engage in the concepts being discussed. This hands-on method of learning prepares students to successfully write the exam at the end of the course.
Course Costs
Costs are per CAIB module. All courses and materials are subject to GST.
| Study Materials | $240 ($440 for non-members) |
| Exam | $450 |
| Immersion Course Fees, CAIB 1-3 | $450 ($750 for non-members) |
| Immersion Course Fees, CAIB 4 | $600 ($950 for non-members) |
Course & Exam Registration Process
- Step 1: Register for the course you want from the below listing.
- Step 2: Once you have registered, it will appear in your IBAS account under My Courses.
- Step 3: On the My Courses page, you will be able to register and pay for the corresponding exam.
Course Listings
| Date | Course |
|---|---|
| Available Now | Self-Study - CAIB 1 |
| Available Now | Self-Study - CAIB 2 |
| Available Now | Self-Study - CAIB 3 |
| Available Now | Self-Study - CAIB 4 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | CAIB 1 Immersion (e-Delivery via Zoom) |
| Nov 24, 2025 | CAIB 2 Immersion (e-Delivery via Zoom) |
Exam Format
The CAIB 1, 2, and 3 exams consist of 12 definition questions, 10 multiple choice questions, and 26 short answer questions. The CAIB 4 exam, meanwhile, consists of 18 – 20 short- and long-answer questions. The pass mark required for each examination is 60%.
Thank You
A special thank you to our CAIB programming sponsor:
