Job requirements Insurance Agent in Canada

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "insurance agent" was moved from the group Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 6231) to the group Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 63100).

Find out what you typically need to work as an insurance agent in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 63100).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Licensure by the insurance governing body in the province or territory of employment is required.
  • On-the-job training and insurance industry courses and training programs are provided and are required for employment.
  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated in your province or territory.

Table listing provincial regulation requirements
Location Job title Regulation Regulatory body
Alberta Insurance Agent; Special Broker Regulated Alberta Insurance Council
British Columbia Insurance Agent (general) Regulated Insurance Council of British Columbia
Manitoba Insurance Agents Regulated Insurance Council of Manitoba
Insurance Broker Regulated Insurance Council of Manitoba
Nova Scotia Insurance Agent Regulated Office of the Superintendent of Insurance, Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board
Ontario Insurance Agents Regulated Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario
Insurance Broker Regulated Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario
Saskatchewan Insurance Agent Regulated Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan
Yukon Insurance Agent Regulated Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
Insurance Broker Regulated Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
Insurance Salesperson Regulated Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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