NOC 10020Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers

TEER 0 — Management occupations

NOC 10020 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers. It is classified TEER 0 — Management occupations, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of departments or establishments that provide insurance, mortgage, real estate and investment services. They are generally responsible for business development and must ensure that their group reaches performance levels related to established objectives. They are employed by insurance companies, real estate firms, stockbrokers, investment dealers, mortgage brokers and security and commodity exchanges.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Insurance managers
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that provides automobile, fire, life, property or other types of insurance services.
Real estate service managers
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that buys, sells and leases residential and commercial properties for clients.
Mortgage broker managers
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that finds lenders or lending institutions on behalf of clients seeking a mortgage.
Securities managers
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that buys and sells stocks, bonds and other forms of investments on behalf of individual or institutional clients and manage the investments of their own clients.

Example job titles

•bond sales manager
•brokerage manager - investments
•commodities trading manager
•financial brokerage manager
•insurance claims service manager
•insurance manager
•investment manager - financial brokerage
•mortgage broker manager

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Overview

National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 10020 encompasses insurance, real estate, and financial brokerage managers. Classified under TEER 1 of the NOC 2021 system, these professionals plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the operations of brokerage establishments or departments. Key responsibilities include managing business development, overseeing sales and administrative staff, and ensuring strict adherence to provincial and federal financial, real estate, or insurance regulations.

To qualify under NOC 10020, candidates typically require a university degree or college diploma in business administration, economics, or a related discipline, alongside several years of experience within the specific industry sector. Provincial licensure or certification is mandatory for practicing real estate or insurance brokerage management in most Canadian provinces. As a TEER 1 occupation, NOC 10020 is eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 10020 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers is TEER 0, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 10020 usually require?

Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers is classified as TEER 0 — Management occupations. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.