In-Class CIP Courses

The Insurance Institute of BC offers many CIP courses in an evening class setting. Courses include approximately
27 hours of instruction.  During the term, students will complete assignments, quizzes, and a mid-term examination,
which are combined in a final term mark.  A student's final course grade is based on a combination of the term mark 
and the final examination mark.

Depending upon the number of students and the availability of instructors, not all courses will be offered in-class in all
locations. Distance Learning is available for courses not offered locally.

In-class students will be marked as follows:

Insurance Institute of BC fee schedule

Important - Please note the following pricing details for CIP courses:  

To register for an evening class, please refer to Registration Procedures before completing a Registration Form.  
Please note that membership with your local institute is mandatory and must be submitted prior to writing the final examination.
You can submit your membership fee on the same form as your course registration form - no need to fill out 2 forms.

IMPORTANT:  Students taking more than one course are cautioned to check the Examination Timetable
to ensure that they do not register in the same semester for two courses for which the examinations
are held at the same time.

Cancellation Policy

Distance Learning

For students who may not have access to in-class instruction or prefer self-study, distance learning is an excellent way to continue
 their professional development and earn a CIP designation.

Distance Learning registration fees include the examination fee and the course text.  Most courses are complete in themselves and 
cover the subject as required for the final examination.  Students are advised to obtain copies of policy wordings, as these are not 
provided by the Institute.

After registering, students will receive their course materials (please allow 2 -4 weeks for delivery of your course materials).  
Approximately two weeks before the final exam, students will receive an Examination Timetable indicating the exam centre 
address and the date and time of the exam.  Please contact us should you not receive this notice.

There are three semesters:

December Examinations
Register:
May 1 - Jul 31 : Reduced Rate
Aug 1 - Sep 30 : Standard Rate
Withdrawal / Transfer deadline: September 30
Test Papers received at the Institute of Canada by September 30

April Examinations
Register:
Sep 1 - Nov 30 : Reduced Rate
Dec 1 - Jan 31 : Standard Rate
Withdrawal / Transfer deadline: January 31
Test Papers received at the Institute of Canada by January 31

July Examinations
Register:
Dec 1 - Feb 28 : Reduced Rate
Mar 1 - Apr 30 : Standard Rate
Withdrawal / Transfer deadline: May 31
Test Papers received at the Institute of Canada by April 30

Before you register:   
- check exam regulations to ensure that (a) you have met the course pre-requisites and 
(b) there is no conflict with the final exams. See the Exam Schedule;

Register on-line now! 

The Insurance Institute of Canada
18 King Street East, 6th Floor 
Toronto, ON  M5C 1C4
1-866-362-8585

Note: you must be a current member of your local Institute. Membership is mandatory prior to writing 
the examination. To apply, you can add the membership fee to your on-line cart along with your Distance Learning
registration or along with your In-Class registration form.

Examination Conflicts
Students are cautioned to check the Exam Schedule to ensure that they do not register in the same semester
for two courses for which the examinations are held at the same time. Students who register for both
distance-learning courses and in-class courses should be particularly careful on this point.

For more information on Distance Learning please visit www.insuranceinstitute.ca

CAIB Credits

Insurance Brokers Association of Canada
With a completed CAIB designation only, applicants are eligible for three (3) credits. CAIB graduates will receive
credit for C11- Principles & Practice of Insurance (Mandatory course), C130 - Essential Skills for the Insurance 
Broker and Agent (Applied Professional course) and one (1) unspecified Elective course. 

Credits granted will be recognized as transfer credits only and will not be assigned a grade. This may affect qualification
for an Honours CIP certificate and a student's chance at winning an academic prize.

Only two (2) credits will be available if the candidate has already completed course C11.

Credit Fees:
C11 = $95.40  
C130 = $53.00 
1 unspecified elective = $53.00 
Total cost is $201.40 (incl GST)

Candidates requesting credits should forward a clear copy of the CAIB Certificate with a cheque, made payable to
The Insurance Institute of Canada:

The Insurance Institute of Canada
18 King Street East - 6th Floor
Toronto, ON   M5C 1C4

To obtain credits, candidates must be members of the Insurance Institute of BC.  The annual membership fee to the
Insurance Institute of BC for the year of June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008 is $60.00 (includes GST). IIBC membership 
fees should be paid directly to The Insurance Institute of BC.  

The Insurance Institute of BC

1110 - 800 West Pender

Vancouver, BC     V6C 2V6

TRANSFER FORM

IAO Credits

Credits granted will be recognized as transfer credits only and will not be assigned a grade. This
may affect qualification for an Honours CIP certificate and a student's chance at winning a CIP prize.

The Institute issues credits for the following IAO courses:

Credit Fees: $53.00 (includes GST) per course. 

Candidates requesting credits should submit copies of the official result or evidence of success -
the actual mark and certificate - with a cheque made payable to The Insurance Institute of Canada,
for the credit fees. 

Insurance Institute of Canada
18 King Street E - 6th Floor
Toronto, ON     M5C 1C4
T: (416) 362-8586
Toll Free: 1-866-362-8586
F: (416) 362-1126

To obtain credits, candidates must be members of the Insurance Institute of BC.  The annual membership fee to the 
Insurance Institute of BC for the year of June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008 is $60.00 (includes GST). 
IIBC membership fees should be paid directly to The Insurance Institute of BC. 

Insurance Institute of BC
1110 - 800 W Pender
Vancouver, BC     V6C 2V6
T: (604) 681-5491
Toll Free: 1-888-681-5491
F: (604) 681-5479

Examination Timetable  
EXAM RULES AND REGULATIONS     

 ** Examinations for Marine courses are held only in December and April, not in July.
 This includes rewrites and deferrals.                                     

Examination Results

Results will be announced at the end of the sixth weeks following the examination week.
Results can be obtained online.  Individual results will be sent by mail.

Release dates:

Results will not be available prior to these dates.

Pass standing will be granted in each subject if not less than 60% of the possible marks are obtained.  
Passes will be signified using the following grades:

A minimum of 55% (110 marks) must be obtained in the final examination by all In-Class students and by
Distance Learning students eligible for bonus marks.

Unsuccessful students will receive individual notification that their results fall into one of the following
categories:

Examination rewrites will only be accepted from those who received notification of results in the X and Y 
categories.  Students will only be allowed to rewrite the examination on one occasion, which is specified on
the notice of result.  Students with a Z grade and students unsuccessful in their second attempts will be 
required to re-enrol as Continued Tuition students or re-enter an in-class program.  Rewrite results will be
based on the final examination only.  In-class or tutorial marks may not be carried over.  Students should
ensure that they obtain any course revisions and updates, where applicable.

In extenuating circumstances, prior approval may be obtained from the Registrar to rewrite an 
examination at an exam session following that specified in the notice of result, provided this does
not result in a lapse of time greater than one year from when the original exam was written.

Instructor Information

“Being an instructor for IIBC is one of the most stimulating and rewarding things I do.”

“It’s great to see the light go on when a student masters a new concept.”

Ask any instructor why they do it and you’ll probably get a similar response.  Helping others to learn and
move ahead in their profession is immensely satisfying.  Most instructors agree they learn as much as, or
more than, their students.  They find it’s good for their own personal and professional development – and a
good source of Continuing Education credits.

The Institute is always glad to hear from CIPs, FCIPs and others who are interested in becoming instructors.

Do you have what it takes?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Above all, an instructor must have the motivation and willingness to learn and share knowledge and
experience.  In addition, it helps to have:

…or an equivalent combination of demonstrated knowledge and experience.

If you’re not sure, talk to the General Manager.

Time Commitment

Being an instructor means committing your time for the ten to twelve week duration of the course you teach.
Instructors are expected to:

Weekly preparation time varies depending on your experience and the specific course you are teaching.

Orientation and Training

The General Manager provides orientation and mentoring contacts to individual instructors.  If you haven’t
taken any instructor training, the Institute will recommend a course.  In addition, IIBC provides professional
development to help keep instructors up-to-date on adult education.

Payment

You will get paid for your time.  Not as an employee of the Institute, but as an independent contractor who
receives an honorarium.

Interested?

For more information call Danielle Bolduc, General Manager at 604-681-5491 Ext. 22 or by email   

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Last Updated: May 15, 2008