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63100

Insurance agents and brokers

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training
Express Entry skill level
Yes
Regulated in Québec
Yes
In demand in Manitoba
No

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

Insurance agents and brokers sell life, automobile, property, health and other types of insurance to individuals, businesses and public institutions. Insurance agents are employed by individual insurance companies or are independent representatives of specific insurance companies. Insurance brokers are employed by brokerage firms, or may work in partnerships or hold sole proprietorship. Supervisors of insurance agents are included in this unit group.

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Sell automobile, fire, health, life, property, marine, aircraft and other types of insurance to clients
  • Establish client insurance coverage, calculate premiums and establish method of payment
  • Provide information concerning group and individual insurance packages, the range of risk coverage, benefits paid and other policy features
  • Ensure appropriate forms, medical examinations and other policy requirements are completed
  • Monitor insurance claims and respond to clients' enquiries
  • Identify and solicit potential clientele.

Example job titles

  • insurance agent
  • insurance broker
  • insurance sales representative
  • insurance sales supervisor

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 63100 classifies Insurance agents and brokers. This occupation falls under TEER 3, making qualified candidates eligible for economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program under Express Entry and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Professionals in this unit group sell life, disability, property, casualty, and other types of insurance to individuals and businesses. They are typically employed by insurance companies, brokerage firms, or operate as self-employed individuals.

To qualify under NOC 63100, applicants must meet the employment requirements defined by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). These requirements typically include the completion of secondary school, on-the-job training, and specialized courses. Crucially, licensure by the provincial or territorial governing body is mandatory to practice as an insurance agent or broker in Canada. Duties include identifying client needs, explaining policy terms, and calculating premiums.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official immigration guidance, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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

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