How to Become an Insurance Agent in Manitoba

• 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
• 6 steps without a listed fee
• Listed time: 1 month (only 1 of 7 steps state a time)

1. Determine eligibility

   Before applying, you review the full application process, including supervision requirements and information you must provide about past criminal convictions, bankruptcies or other suitability details.

   Source

   “Before applying, ensure you understand the full process of what you will be expected to provide during the application process:”

   icm.mb.ca/applying-for-a-licence
2. Complete required education

   You complete the required pre-licensing educational courses for the licence class you are seeking, such as the harmonized LLQP course for Life and Accident & Sickness licences or the required courses for a General licence.

   Source

   “Life and Accident & Sickness Licence: Must complete the required pre-licensing educational courses.”

   icm.mb.ca/applying-for-a-licence
3. Complete pre-qualifying LLQP course and exam

   For Life and/or Accident & Sickness applicants, you must complete the pre-qualifying harmonized LLQP course and examination with the approved provincial course provider before scheduling the provincial LLQP examination with the ICM office.

   Source

   “The registrant must have completed the pre-qualifying harmonized LLQP course and examination(s) with the Approved Provincial Course Provider prior to scheduling the provincial LLQP examination(s) with the ICM office.”

   icm.mb.ca/licence-holders/licensing-info/exam-process/the-icm-exam-...
4. Register for the ICM exam

   You complete and submit the online Examination Registration Form, along with a copy of government issued photo ID.

   • Exam sitting fee: $110 (non-refundable, paid when registering for the exam module(s))
     Source

     “The $110.00 non-refundable exam sitting fee will be paid online via credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) when registering for the exam module(s).”

     icm.mb.ca/licence-holders/licensing-info/exam-process/the-icm-exam-...
   Source

   “The registrant will complete and submit the online Examination Registration Form .”

   icm.mb.ca/licence-holders/licensing-info/exam-process/the-icm-exam-...
5. Write the ICM exam

   ICM contacts you to arrange the exam date after receiving your registration form, exam fee and (for Life and A&S applicants) the LLQP Certificate of Completion, and you write the exam.

   Time: 30 days

   Time source

   “The exam must be written within thirty (30) days of receipt of the exam requirements by ICM.”

   icm.mb.ca/news-and-bulletins/change-to-icm-exam-process
   Source

   “ICM will contact the applicant to arrange the exam date upon receipt of three requirements: (1) the Examination Registration Form, (2) LLQP Certificate of Completion, and (3) non-refundable exam fee. The exam must be written within thirty (30) days of receipt of the exam requirements by ICM.”

   icm.mb.ca/news-and-bulletins/change-to-icm-exam-process
6. Submit licence application

   You submit your application form online and await ICM review of your application.

   Source

   “Submit your application form (refer to the information on the Applications & Forms page of the ICM website).”

   icm.mb.ca/applying-for-a-licence
7. Receive licence decision

   ICM reviews your application and notifies you of the decision; if approved, you receive your licence and can begin practising.

   Source

   “The ICM will review your application and notify you of the decision. If approved, you will receive your licence and can begin practicing as an insurance agent or adjuster in Manitoba.”

   icm.mb.ca/applying-for-a-licence

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for reciprocal licence

   If you are currently licensed in another Canadian province or territory, you may apply for a reciprocal licence in Manitoba at the same level you hold in your home jurisdiction.

   Source

   “Individuals who are currently licensed in another Canadian province or territory may apply for a reciprocal licence in Manitoba at the same level they hold in their home jurisdiction, without needing to complete additional education – unless Manitoba-specific regulatory knowledge is required.”

   icm.mb.ca/applying-for-a-licence
2. Complete higher-level education if needed

   If you seek a licence at a higher level than you currently hold, you must provide proof of satisfactory education and a history of your licensing in your home jurisdiction verifying the education and experience requirements have been met.

   Source

   “If an applicant wishes to apply for a level of licence in Manitoba higher than they currently hold in their home jurisdiction, the applicant must provide proof of satisfactory education and a history of their licensing within their home jurisdiction verifying that the educational requirement and experience requirement have been met.”

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3. Submit application and await approval

   You submit your application form and the ICM reviews it and notifies you of the decision.

   Source

   “Submit your application form (refer to the information on the Applications & Forms page of the ICM website).”

   icm.mb.ca/applying-for-a-licence

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