Frequently Asked Questions

Licensing Courses

Continuing Education

FAQ: Licensing Courses

How do the Fundamentals of Insurance or the CAIB 1 courses relate to ICBC's entry-level courses for Autoplan brokers?

The Fundamentals of Insurance and CAIB 1 prepare prospective licensees for the pre-licensing exam. Once you are licensed and employed at an insurance brokerage, if you are handling Autoplan transactions, your employer may arrange for you to take one of ICBC's courses.

Does the Fundamentals course qualify me to hold the CAIB designation after I have completed CAIB 2, 3 and 4?

No, in order to obtain the CAIB designation you need to complete all four CAIB courses, including CAIB 1.

Once I have passed the Fundamentals of Insurance, how long do I have to find employment?

You have one year to find employment with an insurance brokerage and obtain your level one license. If a year passes and you are still unemployed then you will be required to pass the Fundamentals exam again.

What are the current editions of the CAIB textbooks?

How do I upgrade to a Level 2 license?

Once you have obtained your level one license, you will require both CAIB 2 and CAIB 3 to upgrade to a Level 2 license.

What if I do not agree with my CAIB mark?

You can have your exam remarked by submitting your request within two weeks of receiving your marks. The cost is $75 and the request must be submitted in writing. Please be aware that all exams scoring between 55% and 59% are automatically remarked, free of charge, in order to ensure the accuracy of your result.

How do I register for a CAIB exam?

You may register for your exam by mail/courier or by fax. Registration forms are available here.

Can I use my credit card to pay for my course?

Yes. For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Where can I write my CAIB Exam?

CAIB exams are written in over 45 areas of the province. IBABC will do its best to provide a convenient location for you. Within the Lower Mainland, exams are only written in Vancouver and Abbotsford.

How many credits will I receive for writing my CAIB Exam?

Students who have taken a CAIB course since their last license renewal will receive Continuing Education credits based on the results of their exam as follows:

What other courses are available after I have graduated from CAIB?

The CPIB and CCIB designations are available to CAIB grads. Please click on the appropriate designation to find out more information.

Contact

Have questions or comments about CAIB? Contact Alison Nicholls at 604-606-8005 or click here.

FAQ: CONTINUING EDUCATION

How do I register for an IBABC seminar?

Simply visit Find Seminars and, when you've located the seminar(s) you want, click on the registration button provided.

How do I cancel my IBABC seminar registration?

You may cancel a seminar registration by contacting Dawne Polak, Continuing Education Assistant, at 604-606-8012 at least 24 hours in advance of the seminar you wish to cancel out of. If you have already paid the seminar fee, we will offer you a fee credit or full refund. Fee credits may be granted for cancellations made on the day of a seminar but only for substantiated medical emergencies. Fee credits or refunds will only be provided within these guidelines.

Where are IBABC seminars held?

IBABC seminars are primarily held in Abbotsford, Burnaby, downtown Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Cranbrook, Prince George and online.  Visit Find Seminars to find offerings in your area.

How many continuing education credits do I need to renew my general insurance license?

Please see Maintain your license. Supporting information may also be found at the Insurance Council of B.C. website.

Can continuing education credits be carried forward?

No, CE credits cannot be carried forward from one licensing period to the next. Please see Maintain your license section.

How many continuing education credits do I currently have?

The IBABC Education Department can only tell you about the credits you have received through our continuing education program. Please contact Dawne Polak, Continuing Education Assistant, at 604-606-8012 should you require a replacement seminar certificate. Please keep in mind that, as a licensee, you are responsible for tracking your overall credits and courses for license renewal purposes. We recommend that you keep a file dedicated to keeping your continuing education course certificates and other proofs of attendance.

How many continuing education credits will a course offered by another education provider grant me?

The IBABC Education Department cannot comment on the amount and type of continuing education credits granted by other education providers. Please contact those providers for that information.

What proof does the IBABC provide for my having attended one of your seminars?

To receive continuing education credits from an IBABC seminar, you must sign in and out on the attendance sheets we provide at our education events. Failure to do so will result in loss of credits as these lists substantiate your attendance.

As for proof of attendance to take with you, the IBABC provides personalized attendance certificates at the end of all our continuing education seminars, including those online. If you do not receive a certificate at the end of one of our events, we always follow-up with one via courier / mail for you, provided that you have signed in and out on the attendance sheets provided.

Will IBABC seminars qualify me for Life CE credits?

Yes, but only some of our management seminars (face-to-face or online) that are accredited for Level 3 licensees will also qualify you for Life CE credits. For a current list of IBABC seminars in your area and online, please visit Find Seminars. For online courses please visit Captus or Vubiz or HyperArticles.

Can I receive continuing education credits from attending IBABC ward (i.e., area) meetings?

Yes, as an IBABC member it is possible to receive credits from attending IBABC ward meetings. Keep in mind, however, that IBABC ward meetings by themselves do not automatically qualify attendees for CE credits. In order to qualify for credits, the area meeting must include bona fide educational content that meets the definition of Technical education as defined by the Insurance Council of BC. Please contact your local IBABC Area Director or Greg Mansfield, manager, Education Dept., at 604-606-8007 for further information.

Have additional questions or comments about IBABC's education programs? Contact IBABC at 604- 606-8000 or click here.