Canadian Professional Insurance Broker (CPIB)

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The Canadian Professional Insurance Broker (CPIB) is the senior designation program developed by IBAC and its provincial/regional member associations. It is specifically designed for P&C insurance brokers. CPIB courses are open to any student; however, admission requirements apply to those who are interested in earning a CPIB designation. Flexible and specialized, the CPIB program has three distinct streams of study - Personal Lines, Commercial Lines and Broker Management. Within each stream, three mandatory courses and three elective courses must be completed. The program's courses may also be taken individually for general interest or Continuing Education Credits. Graduates' use of the CPIB designation is restricted to members or associate members of IBAM or one of the other provincial associations. Non-members are welcome to take the CPIB program and, upon graduation, will receive a Certificate of Completion. 2009/2010 CPIB Exam Schedule Exam Date Registration Deadline July 7, 2010 Sept 8, 2010 Dec 1, 2010 June 4, 2010 Aug 6, 2010 Nov 1, 2010

CPIB's mandatory courses are available through IBAM, and can be taken in discussion group or distance learning formats. Some of the courses are still under development. Check the CPIB Course Schedule for those available.

Elective courses can be taken through a university or college of the student's choosing (classroom study or distance learning options). Students then apply to IBAM for a transfer credit for an elective course successfully completed. Similarly, students may apply to IBAM for a transfer credit for an elective course taken at a university or community college prior to enrolling in the CPIB program. Students may have already completed some or all of their elective courses. An equivalency chart of courses recognized as CPIB electives can be accessed through the education section of the IBAM website (www.ibam.mb.ca). Students will be able to apply through IBAM for two of the elective online courses: Introduction to Organizational Behaviour and Introduction to Business Administration.

CPIB's mandatory courses will be available through the Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba offices and may be taken in discussion groups or by self-study. Elective courses should be taken through a university or college of the student's choosing. Students would then apply for a transfer of credit for an elective course successfully completed. Similarly, students can apply to IBAM for a transfer of credit for an elective course taken at a recognized university or community college prior to enrolling in the CPIB program. An equivalency chart of recognized courses is available by clicking here.

At most universities, CPIB students can apply their electives towards an undergraduate degree while completing the program. Please consult your university to determine its requirements.

Contact IBAM
For registration information or if you have further questions regarding the new CPIB designation please contact info@ibam.mb.ca.

All levels: Completion qualifies for twelve (12) CECs per semester. All classes are subject to sufficient enrolment Pass Mark: 60%