Canadian Professional Insurance Broker Program
The property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry is constantly changing, with new demands and challenges arising regularly. Brokers must meet these demands and challenges with confidence that can only be gained from experience and knowledge.
The Canadian Professional Insurance Broker (CPIB) program is a senior-level curriculum and corresponding designation developed by the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) and its provincial member associations. CPIB is positioned at a university-level of study and is unique in that it allows students to focus on their studies and interests in one of three professional disciplines: personal lines, commercial lines, or brokerage management.
Prerequisites
A CAIB or CIP designation is required before the CPIB designation may be used. In addition, students must be licensed and employed by a P&C insurance brokerage that is a member of IBAS in good standing.
Course Outline
Students must complete six modules. Three modules are mandatory and three are electives based on the chosen discipline:
Personal Lines
Mandatory
- Law & Professional Ethics
- Claims Administration
- Advanced Personal Lines
Electives (Choose 3)
- Accounting/Finance
- Marketing
- Sales Management
- Communications
- Business Administration
- Organizational Behavior
Commercial Lines
Mandatory
- Law & Professional Ethics
- Claims Administration
- Advanced Commercial Lines
Electives (Choose 3)
- Accounting/Finance
- Marketing
- Sales Management
- Communications
- Business Administration
- Risk Management
- Organizational Behaviour
Broker Management
Mandatory
- Law & Professional Ethics
- Claims Management
- Business Strategy
Electives (Choose 3)
- Management Accounting
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Communications
- Organizational Behaviour
- Business Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Sales Management
Delivery
Mandatory Courses
Mandatory CPIB courses are available through IBAS and may be taken via self-study. Students can register at any time by simply ordering the corresponding textbook. Students receive a textbook, study guide, practice exam, and marking guide.
Exam Fees (Per Module)
All exams and study materials are subject to GST.
- Exam: $450
- Study Materials: $200
Exam Registration
Once the student feels ready to challenge the exam, they can register by selecting one of the options below. There is no time limit from ordering the textbook to completing the exam. If no exam options appear below, please contact us.
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Elective Courses
Elective courses may be taken through a recognized post-secondary institution of the student’s choosing (classroom study or distance learning).
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If you have already completed some post-secondary education, please contact IBAS to explore which — if any — courses may be transferred for credit.
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If you are considering enrollment in additional post-secondary courses, we strongly encourage you contact IBAS first to confirm whether the courses are eligible for transfer.
IBAS requires a copy of the student’s transcript from the post-secondary institution once all mandatory, insurance-specific courses, are completed. The course(s) to be transferred should be underlined or highlighted and easily distinguished from the other credits listed.