IBAO College Programs FAQ

This sponsorship includes:

• Complimentary Becoming an Insurance Broker textbook (Hardcopy or E-book).
• Complimentary 180-day access to our online guided Broker Launchpad On Demand Course.
• Complimentary RIBO Level 1 “Acting Under Supervision” Online Exam.

• The student must be enrolled in one of our partnered College insurance programs.
• The student must have access to a desktop/laptop to write the RIBO exam online.
• Once an enrolled student applies, the College program coordinator will review and approve the application.

• Students enrolled in our partnering College Insurance program will be notified by their program coordinator when the registration is open.
• The online registration link will be sent by their program coordinator.

Hardcopy textbook is the paper textbook that is shipped through FedEx. A Canadian shipping address is required to receive the textbook. Once shipped, the tracking link is emailed.

eBook is the digital version that works through a Kortext App. You can view the textbook in the Kortex app on your tablet, smartphone, eReader or computer. It allows you to make notes, highlight text, change font, font size and paper colour, so you can customize it to exactly how you like to read. You’ll be required to sign up for a free account with Kortext, but the textbook will be yours as long as your account is valid.

If you download the Kortext App, you can view and have full functionality of your eBook offline. If you’re viewing the eBook through a web browser, you’ll need to be online.

No – the eBook is only available digitally.

• This is an online guided learning course that we call “Broker Launchpad”.
• You have 180-day access to lessons specific to each chapter of the textbook. It can be accessed by any device, from anywhere, anytime.
• Start, stop, review and complete practice exams as often as you like.

• Once you have been approved for the RIBO Level 1 Exam Sponsorship, you will be sent your IBAO online account ID and password.
• Once you have been registered for the course, you will receive an email with step-by-step instructions on how to access the course.
• You will need your IBAO online account ID and password to login to your course, which we will provide in the welcome email.

The sponsorship includes 180-day access. You will need to purchase the course at your own expense once the initial 180-days expires.

• If you are approved for the RIBO Level 1 “Acting Under Supervision” Exam by your program coordinator, you will be contacted by IBAO to confirm the assigned exam date. IBAO will work with your program coordinator to ensure that you are in fact a student actively registered in the insurance program with the College.
• Once you are confirmed, you will be registered for the exam. An email with a unique link to schedule your exam time and proctor will be sent to you.

No, the exam date is arranged between your program coordinator and IBAO based on your insurance program schedule. We work with your College to find an exam date that does not conflict with your other program exams.

Students are provided with all complementary materials, however fees are applicable, if:

• The student provides an incorrect textbook shipping address or the textbook is lost due to no fault of the IBAO. A $50.00 re-shipping fee in addition to the cost of the textbook ($235.00) will be charged.
• The student withdraws from the exam and provides cancellation notice in 15 days or less to the exam date. A $75 administration fee will be charged.
• The student withdraws from the exam, but does not cancel their online proctor appointment prior to 24 hours of their exam. A $40 online proctor fee will be charged.
• The student breaches an examination rule. IBAO will review and assess the student’s sponsorship eligibility.

• Students must book their online proctor and exam time at least 5 calendar days prior to the exam date.
• If the student misses their scheduled exam date and do not give notice, IBAO will assess the circumstances and determine if they are still eligible for their second sponsored exam.

This program gives students access to an experienced broker that provide information and guidance on what it is like to work in the industry. The goal is to nurture professional development or growth for students as they pursue their career goals.

We organize various types of networking events that provide an opportunity for students to connect with brokers who are members with our association.

Examples include:

• Meet the Broker Day
• Career Fairs
• Young Brokers Conference Sponsorship