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.

Source National Occupational Classification

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

British Columbia

Job title Insurance Agent (general)
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Insurance Broker
Regulated
Job title Insurance Agents
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Insurance Agents And Brokers

Ontario

Job title Insurance Broker
Regulated
Job title Insurance Agents
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Insurance Agent
Regulated

Yukon

Job title Insurance Broker
Job title Insurance Agent
Job title Insurance Salesperson

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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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