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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 of 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.