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How to become an insurance agent in BC

Licensed Life Insurance Agent (Insurance Council of BC) · British Columbia

Help people choose life and health insurance. You need a licensing course, exams, a licence and a company to sponsor you.

How long
1 to 3 months (self-paced modular study)
Cost
$495 – $549
2 schools
Who licenses it
Insurance Council of BC
🏫Where you can take this: 2 schools
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THE ROUTE

The route at a glance

STEP 1

Provincial Eligibility & Character Suitability

Confirm statutory eligibility with the Insurance Council of BC

STEP 2

Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) Course

Complete accredited LLQP training through an approved provider

STEP 3

Standardized CISRO Provincial Examinations

Score 60% or higher on all four proctored modular exams

STEP 4

Agency Sponsorship & Errors and Omissions Insurance

Sign agency affiliation and bind errors and omissions coverage

JOB

Insurance Council Licence Issuance & Practice

Receive official licence card and commence client financial advisory work

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THE JOB

What the job is like

Pay and outlook from WorkBC.

Pay
$21.00 – $53.37 / hr$30.24 median
Job outlook
4,740 forecasted job openings (2025–2035) · 2025–2035
Where the work is
Mainland/Southwest, Vancouver Island/Coast, Thompson-Okanagan
What a day looks like

Work takes place in commercial office spaces, corporate insurer branch offices, and financial planning suites, as well as hybrid remote home offices conducting consultations via videoconferencing and telephone.

Watch out for

Be mindful of minimal physical hazards common to standard professional office and travel environments and follow all required safety procedures.

Where it can lead

Earn the Certified Financial Planner credential to provide comprehensive retirement, estate, and tax planning.

Recruit, train, and supervise a sales force of licensed life and health insurance agents.

Source: WorkBC career profile, NOC 63100

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