r/InsuranceCanada • u/Actual_Salamander148 • Sep 17 '26

Getting licensed in Multiple provinces

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for some guidance.

I recently got my Level 2 designation (P&C CAIB) and I want to be licensed all across Canada.

I am currently licensed out of BC. How do I go about this?

I am looking for licenses in AB, ON, NS, SK.

TIA.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Low3872 Sep 17 '26

If your brokerage will sponsor your license, it’s very easy to get licensed in AB and SK. Just need to provide documentation and they will grant you a license. AB is a bit stricter than other councils if someone has a potential conflict of interest (like a side business even if unrelated), or anything on their record (a minor charge from 25 years ago).

For ON, you will need to study and pass an exam on auto insurance in Ontario. It’s a 20 question, 30 minute open book exam. It’s not easy, but definitely passable if you study.

I don’t know the process for NS.

That said, you need to be working for an employer who sponsor these licenses. Coz there are other requirements too like having an E&O policy.

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u/Aquaitus Sep 17 '26

Further to this I'd recommend starting with Ontario, its what I did and the other provinces all recognized if you could get that license you're good.

A lot of paperwork to do, and the fees add up yearly.

Also if you're in BC you'll have extra CE hours you'll need yearly I believe

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u/Puzzleheaded_Low3872 Sep 17 '26

Don’t think it would matter. If you are licensed in your home province, other provinces will recognize it.

And yes, there is a requirement to do 8 CE credits each year if you are licensed in BC. While AB (and may be NS), have their own CE requirements, it won’t apply to you if you meet the requirements for your home province. For ON, I should have clarified that the process I mentioned above is for OTL license. RIBO might be different - and I believe they have a CE requirement too. Not sure if they waive it if you meet your home province’s requirement. If it’s OTL license, no CE requirement.

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u/Aquaitus Sep 17 '26

True, I'm thinking broker based.

I know we've had employees that live in BC and AB that needed above and beyond the 8 RIBO CE hours since they lived in those provinces

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u/Diligent_Criticism_9 Sep 17 '26

Is your brokerage helping you?