Apply Online

1. To get a General Insurance Agent Certificate of Authority, the applicant will need to approach the Insurance Council of British Columbia. Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to create an account. Click on the following link to the login page Link
3. If the applicant has an account they can log in. If the applicant does not have an account, follow these steps:
   • On the log-in page, click on the “New User: Register for an account” option.
   • The applicant will need to answer a few questions when prompted.
   • Enter email address and password and agree to the terms and conditions, click on “Create account”.
   • Enter other information when prompted.
   • The applicant will need to enter address and additional information and click on “Submit”.
   • The applicant will receive a pop-up confirmation that their account has been created. the applicant will also receive an email confirmation.
4. Once logged in, the applicant will need to click on the “Apply for a personal licence” option.
5. The applicant will be directed to the application form. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details.
6. The application will be processed within 15 days from the submission.
7. Once the application has been approved, the applicant shall receive a confirmation email and further information on what needs to be done.
   

Apply by Email

1. To get a General Insurance Agent Certificate of Authority, the applicant will need to approach the Insurance Council of British Columbia. Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to submit an application form. Click on the following link to download the application form Link
3. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details.
4. The applicant will need to submit additional documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant will need to make the fee payment, find further information under the “Fees” section of this page.
6. Submit the application by emailing it to the following email address: licensing@insurancecouncilofbc.com.
7. Once the applicant submits the application an online portal account will be created and the applicant will receive login instructions via email.
8. The application will be processed within 15 days from the submission.
9. Once the application has been approved, the applicant shall receive a confirmation email.
10. The applicant will need to write exams depending on the level they have applies for. Once they pass this exam, they shall obtain their certificate through mail.
    

• Criminal record check
• Proof of completion of the required education and experience requirements
• Application form Link
  

Office and mailing address:
1400-745 Thurlow Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 0C5
Phone: 604-695-2007
Email: licensing@insurancecouncilofbc.com
Contact Link

• The applicant must meet the requirements of Council Rule 3(2) which sets out the criteria for suitability to hold a licence.
• The applicant must obtain a criminal record check.
• Find full information here Link
  

The applicant can find fee-related information here Link

The validity will be specified by the authorities.

Application form Link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

The application will be processed within 15 days from the submission.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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If the applicant is a non-resident agent, they will have to provide the Certificate of Authority issued from the jurisdiction where they reside.

• Name
• Civic address
• Mailing address
• Contact information
• Examination requirements
• Questionnaire
• Date of birth
• Employment history
• Applicant’s signature
• Certificate of sponsor
• PROBATIONARY ADJUSTER AGREEMENT
• Assistant adjustant agreement
• Adjuster agreement
• Payment type
  

A general insurance agent assesses people’s financial needs and advice their clients on how to protect against financial loss.

Information Link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Place some external links which might help.

More information which might help people.