NOC 63100Insurance agents and brokers

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

NOC 63100 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Insurance agents and brokers. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, 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: 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

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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.

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 63100 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Insurance agents and brokers is TEER 3, 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 63100 usually require?

Insurance agents and brokers is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Insurance agents and brokers 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.