IBAO encourages licensed (Level I or II) insurance brokers to give their career a solid boost by acquiring one or more of the nationally recognized professional designations available to them. In fact, obtaining one or more professional designations can increase your opportunities for advancement and income growth.
All of the designation and certificated programs offered by the IBAO School of Insurance have been specifically developed, written and are delivered by licensed Canadian insurance brokers. Designation and certificated programs form the bulk of the education Career Path recommended by the IBAO School of Insurance, and designations are awarded upon successful completion of each professional development program.
The following are Licensing, Certificate & Designation Programs offered by the IBAO School of Insurance:
Professional Selling for Insurance Brokers
Introducing... a new educational program designed to sharpen the selling skills of insurance broker professionals across Canada. The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada and its member associations have just launched the Professional Selling for Insurance Brokers course.
Future Leaders Program is a four-part certificate program, designed to address the competencies needed by aspiring Brokerage Owners/Leaders, based on direct input from Young Broker Council Members, successful Broker Principals, and leading Insurance Companies. The program focuses on Self Assessment & Communication, and is completed over an 18 month period. Built around 3 best selling business books, the in depth format consists of a 360 assessment, extensive pre-work, four one-day seminars, implementation, individual coaching and follow up.
Customer Service for the Insurance Professional (CSIP)
Customer Service for the Insurance Professional is a four-part certificate program dealing with the critical services role of the Customer Service Representative. It is offered in both a facilitated and self study format. There are no exams to write. Students work through the program at their own pace with the assistance of a mentor (manager, owner) within their brokerage office.
Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker Designation Program (CAIB)
The Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker, is a four-semester group or self-study program that will enhance your technical knowledge, general business competency and professionalism.
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Canadian Professional Insurance Broker Designation Program (CPIB)
The Canadian Professional Insurance Broker is the new senior designation program designed by the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada and its provincial/regional Member Associations. It is specifically designed for property casualty insurance brokers. The program has three distinct streams: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, and Broker Management. Brokers must complete three mandatory insurance courses and three elective business courses within their chosen stream. The CPIB courses are positioned at a college/university level of study.
Click here here for a list of recognized post secondary institutions for CPIB Electives
Canadian Certified Insurance Designation Program (CCIB)
The Canadian Certified Insurance Broker designation is the highest designation awarded by the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. There is no formal course of study for the three CCIB examinations. The examinations test all aspects of property casualty insurance, including the candidate’s ability to do risk management analysis. The designation is intended to demonstrate the holder’s practical competency gained through experience.
This five part certificate program is designed to assist Canadian brokers with the challenging task of comparing their business operations with the operations of the 150TOP PERFORMINGAGENCIES/BROKERAGES in North America. The purpose of the comparison is to identify NEWAPPROACHES to “doing business” that will SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE in the areas of growth, profitability, stability and financial management.
Discuss Your Education Needs With Us
The IBAO School of Insurance invites our students to call or visit us to discuss the curriculum, plan their individual programs, or make enrolment arrangements. Please contact theIBAO School of Insurance at (416) 488-7422, 1-800-268-8845, or 1-888-ASK-IBAO.
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