Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Do you have a professional broker designation?
If the answer is no or you have a designation and are looking for that next step to enhance your knowledge and skills, then consider joining the hundreds of other Ontario brokers enrolling in the winter semester of the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) or Canadian Professional Insurance Broker (CPIB) programs.
A professional designation allows you to separate yourself from your competition - A key factor for success in today’s economic environment.
The CANADIAN ACCREDITED INSURANCE BROKER program is a four part designation program that takes an in-depth look at technical coverages and business management strategies in the Canadian insurance marketplace. It deals with three major subject areas: personal lines, commercial lines and brokerage management. The knowledge and skills gained from the program will enable brokers to expand markets and enhance their professional opportunities.
CAIB is Recommended for: Newly Licenced Brokers, CSR's, Producers & Managers
Cost (members): $554/group discussion, $514/self study.
Registration: Register online @ www.ibao.org.
The CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE BROKER program is a six part designation program that is designed for brokers who have achieved the CAIB or CIP, are seeking a specialization and who want a program to enhance their knowledge of the insurance industry. Brokers can select one of three streams of specialization depending on their interests: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines or Broker Management. Within each stream, brokers must complete three mandatory insurance courses and three elective business courses offered at a recognized college or university of their choice.
CPIB is Recommended for: CIP or CAIB graduates
Cost (members): $544/group discussion, $514/self study.
Registration: Download a generic registration form off the IBAO website and submit with payment to IBAO, 700-1 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 3A1 or fax to 416-488-7526.
Winter Semester Details
The winter term for both CAIB and CPIB commences the third week of January and runs until May (Final Exam written on May 4, 2011). Both self study and group discussion are available.