Canadian Professional Insurance Broker Program
The property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry is constantly changing, with new demands and challenges arising on an ongoing basis. You need to meet these demands and challenges with confidence that can only be gained from experience and knowledge.
CPIB is a senior-level designation program 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 you to focus your studies and interests in one of three professional disciplines: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, or Brokerage Management.
The Qualifications
The CAIB or CIP designation is required for admission. In addition, you must be licensed and employed by a P&C brokerage that is a member of IBAS in good standing.
Course Outline
Earning the CPIB designation requires the completion of six modules. Three modules are mandatory and three are electives based on your chosen discipline: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines or Brokerage Management. You may also take the program’s courses individually for general interest or continuing education (CE) credits.
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
This CPIB program is delivered via self-study. Students can register at any time of the year by simply ordering the textbook. Students receive a textbook, study guide, practice exam, and marking guide.
Course Costs
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 on one of the national exam dates offered by IBAS. There is no time limit from ordering the textbook to completion of the examination.
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CPIB Course Transfer Credits
Students wanting to transfer course(s) should first contact IBAS to confirm whether the course can be transferred. 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.