Job requirements Life Insurance Agent in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a life insurance agent in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 63100).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Licensure by the insurance governing body in the province or territory of employment is required.
- On-the-job training and insurance industry courses and training programs are provided and are required for employment.
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Insurance Agents; Special Brokers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Insurance Council (AIC)
British Columbia
Job title
Insurance Agent (general)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Insurance Council of British Columbia
Manitoba
Job title
Insurance Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Insurance Council of Manitoba
Job title
Insurance Agents
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Insurance Council of Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Insurance Agents And Brokers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB)
Nova Scotia
Job title
Insurance Agent
Regulated
Ontario
Job title
Insurance Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario
Job title
Insurance Agents
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario
Saskatchewan
Job title
Insurance Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan
Yukon
Job title
Insurance Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
Job title
Insurance Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
Job title
Insurance Salesperson
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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