British Columbia
Adjuster Level 1
This is an entry level license that requires the licensee to have all reports signed
by a level 2 or level 3 adjuster.
Must successfully complete The General Insurance Essentials Program — Part 1 and
Part 2, which are available through the Insurance Institute. The results are only
valid for licensing purposes for a period of one year from completion date.
or
Must successfully complete Council’s qualifying examination, the results of which
are valid for licensing purposes for a period of six months from completion date.
Adjuster Level 2
Must have authorization to represent a licensed firm and have met one of the following education and experience requirements:
The Insurance Institute Courses General Insurance Essentials (Parts 1 and 2), C110
and C111 and 2 consecutive years experience as a licensed level 1 adjuster.
or
The Insurance Institute Courses C11, C110 and C111 and 2 consecutive years experience
as a licensed level 1 adjuster.
or
The Insurance Institute Courses C110, C111, C112 and any other four Insurance Institute
Courses and 2 consecutive years adjusting experience. or
All Insurance Institute Courses leading to a CIP designation and 1 year adjusting
experience.
Adjuster Level 3
A level 3 adjuster licence reflects a supervisory or management position. Applicants must demonstrate they hold such a position, and are required to have a higher level of education and experience than a level 2 licensee.
Must have successfully completed the courses leading to a CIP or FCIP designation and have been licensed as an adjuster for 5 of the preceding 7 years, with at least 3 of those years as a licensed level 2 insurance adjuster.
Continuing Education Requirements
For each licence year, or portion thereof:
If you have an approved designation (CAIB, CIB, CIP, CCIB, FCIP, CRM) you must have
4 qualified hours of continuing education.
or
If you have been licensed as an adjuster for at least 5 of the last 7 years in a
Canadian jurisdiction, and you do not have an approved designation you must have
6 qualified hours of continuing education.
or
If you have not been licensed as an adjuster for at least 5 of the last 7 years
in a Canadian jurisdiction and you do not have an approved designation you must
have 8 qualified hours of continuing education.
* For level 1 and 2 licensees only technical material qualifies. For level 3 licensees,
courses related to management, accounting and human resources qualify, as well.
