Canadian Professional Insurance Broker (CPIB)
The Canadian Professional Insurance Broker (CPIB) is a senior designation program developed by the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) and its provincial member associations.
CPIB is positioned at a university-level of study and allows brokers to focus their studies in one of three areas of interest: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, and Brokerage Management.
Within each area of study, the broker must complete three mandatory and three elective courses to earn the designation.
CPIB – PERSONAL LINES
Mandatory Courses:
- Law & Ethics
- Claims Management & Administration
- Advanced Personal Lines
Elective Courses: (choose 3)
- Accounting/Finance*
- Marketing
- Sales Management*
- Communications*
- Business Administration
CPIB – COMMERCIAL LINES
Mandatory Courses:
- Law & Ethics
- Claims Management & Administration
- Advanced Commercial Lines
Elective Courses: (choose 3)
- Accounting/Finance*
- Marketing
- Sales Management*
- Communications*
- Business Administration
- Management
CPIB – BROKER MANAGEMENT
Mandatory Courses:
- Law & Ethics
- Claims Management & Administration
- Business Strategy
Elective Courses: (choose 3)
- Sales Management*
- Management Accounting*
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Management Information Systems
- Communications
- Organizational Behavior
- Business Finance*
Symbol * represents courses that are strongly recommended due to their relevancy.
The cost each of the three study disciplines includes a textbook covering the mandatory course section and exam.
Completion of the course does not affect or change license levels