British Columbia

Adjuster Level 1

This is an entry level license that requires the licensee to not make any adjustment or settlement of loss except under the direct supervision of a level 2 or 3 insurance adjuster.  Level 1 also requires the licensee  to have all reports signed by a level 2 or level 3 insurance 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.

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

  • Must have successfully completed the courses leading to a CIP or FCIP designation
  • Must 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

Licensees in each class of licence are required to complete 8 credits for that class of licence, regardless of the number of years licensed or additional professional designations.

* 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.

For further details, please go to:
http://www.insuranceinstitute.ca/en/institutes-and-chapters/british-columbia/licensing-bc.aspx

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