General Insurance Course
Classroom training for entry-level insurance roles. Learn principles of insurance, personal lines, basic commercial, Autoplan context, documentation, ethics, and client service
General Insurance Course
To start your career as an Insurance Broker in British Columbia, you must get the General Insurance Level 1 license by passing the Fundamentals of Insurance Exam. At Lead Institute, we help you understand the course material and prepare you for the exam in 2 weeks. We make sure that you get all the guidance you need to pass the exam with great scores.
This in-person course prepares you for entry into BC’s general insurance sector. You’ll build a solid foundation in how policies are structured, what risks are covered, how deductibles and limits work, and how to serve clients responsibly. Expect real-world scenarios, form walkthroughs, calculation practice, and timed quiz drills so you’re ready for the licensing exam route and your first role in an agency.
Course Duration
2 Weeks
Course Fees
$149 + TAX
Licensing Body
Regulator: Insurance Council of British Columbia (ICBCouncil).
This program prepares you for the Level 1 general insurance licensing pathway. Licensing decisions, eligibility, supervision rules, and application timelines are set by the Insurance Council of BC; additional steps and fees apply after training.
Requirements for General Insurance License
- REducation & exam (choose one route): pass Fundamentals of Insurance (FOI) or CAIB 1; recognized equivalencies include certain Insurance Institute courses (e.g., CIP C11 + C130). Exam results are normally valid for up to one year toward licensing.
- RSponsorship: apply with a licensed general insurance agency; Level 1 licensees must work under agency sponsorship.
- RSupervision & scope: Level 1 must work under supervision, cannot sign insurance contracts, and are restricted to working on agency premises unless they complete the Council Rules Course.
- RAge & suitability: at least 19 years old, of good reputation and suitable to be licensed (includes a criminal record check as part of the application).
- RLegal Authorization to Work in Canada
EXAM CRITERIA / INFORMATION
- RFocus areas: principles of insurance and risk; personal property and liability; automobile (Autoplan context); policy wordings, deductibles, limits, endorsements; underwriting basics; claims process; documentation and disclosure; ethics and privacy.
- RPractice: case studies with forms, calculation drills, and full-length mock exams; exam-writing strategy is included.
- RBooking: register directly with the designated provider (e.g., IBABC/Insurance Institute or recognized course provider); separate exam fee applies; valid government photo ID required.
- RNext steps: after you pass the qualifying exam, finalize agency sponsorship and submit your licence application to the Insurance Council of BC.
CAREER OUTCOME
- IAutoplan/ICBC Counter Representative (with employer training)
- IPersonal Lines Advisor (home/tenant/condo/auto)
- IBroker Trainee / Customer Service Representative
Typical employers: community brokerages, multi-branch agencies, and call-centre broker operations across BC.
FAQs
Which exam qualifies me for Level 1?
Either Fundamentals of Insurance (FOI) or CAIB 1 (recognized equivalencies exist).
Do I need a sponsoring employer?
Yes. Level 1 applicants must be sponsored by a licensed general insurance agency.
Can Level 1 work off-site or sign policies?
Level 1 must work under supervision and cannot sign contracts; off-site work requires completing the Council Rules Course.