Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply Online:
- To get a Life Insurance Agent Certificate of Authority, the applicant will need to approach the Insurance Council of British Columbia. Here is the contact Link
- The applicant will need to create an account. Click on the following link to the login page Link
- 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 the address and the 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.
- Once logged in, the applicant will need to click on the “Apply for a personal licence” option.
- The applicant will be directed to the application form. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details.
- Submit digital copies of the documents under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant will need to make the fee payment, find further information under the “Fees” section of this page.
- The application will be processed within 15 days from the submission.
- Once the application has been approved, the applicant shall receive a confirmation email.
Apply by Email:
- To get a Life Insurance Agent Certificate of Authority, the applicant will need to approach the Insurance Council of British Columbia. Here is the contact Link
- The applicant will need to submit an application form. Click on the following link to download the application form Link
- Fill out the application form with all the relevant details.
- The applicant will need to submit additional documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant will need to make the fee payment, find further information under the “Fees” section of this page.
- Submit the application by emailing it to the following email address: licensing@insurancecouncilofbc.com.
- Once the applicant submits the application an online portal account will be created and the applicant will receive login instructions via email.
- The application will be processed within 15 days from the submission.
- Once the application has been approved, the applicant shall receive a confirmation email.
- 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.
Required Documents
- Criminal record check
- Proof of completion of the required education and experience requirements
- Application form Link
Office Locations & Contacts
Office and mailing address:
1400-745 Thurlow Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 0C5
Phone: 604-695-2007
Email: licensing@insurancecouncilofbc.com
Contact Link
Eligibility
- 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
Fees
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Validity
- The validity will be specified by the authorities.
Documents to Use
Sample Documents
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Processing Time
- The application will be processed within 15 days from the submission.
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
Instructions
- If the applicant is a non-resident agent, they will have to provide the Certificate of Authority issued from the jurisdiction where they reside.
Required Information
- 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 adjutant agreement
- Adjuster agreement
- Payment type
Need for the Document
- A life insurance agent is an expert in fitting clients with their insurance needs. A person is required to be licensed before they can work as a life insurance agent.
Other uses of the Document/Certificate
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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External Links
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Others
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