Provincial exam

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“Your Next Step: Provincial Licensing Exam After LLQP Certification”

Once you’ve completed your LLQP certification through SeeWhy Learning, your next step is to register for your provincial licensing exam. Each province has its own regulator and process, but the goal is the same: to become a licensed Life Insurance Advisor and start serving clients.

Province-by-Province Licensing Overview

Ontario – FSRA (Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario)

  • After passing your LLQP modules, you’ll register for the provincial exam through FSRA.

  • You’ll need your CIPR number and proof of course completion.

  • The exam is typically scheduled through an approved testing center or online proctoring.

  • Once you pass, you can apply for your license directly on FSRA’s portal.

    • Pros:

      • Online application and exam scheduling

      • Fast processing times

      • Strong support from Greatway field trainers

Alberta – Alberta Insurance Council (AIC)

  • In Alberta, you’ll take your licensing exam through the AIC.

  • You must first complete your LLQP certification and then book your exam online.

  • AIC offers both Life and Accident & Sickness licensing.

  • After passing, you apply for your license through their portal.

    • Pros:

      • Clear online registration system

      • Separate licensing options for Life and A&S

      • Alberta has a strong insurance market

British Columbia – Insurance Council of BC

  • Once LLQP is complete, register for your exam through the Insurance Council of BC.

  • You’ll need your CIPR number and course provider confirmation.

  • Exams are available online or in person.

  • After passing, submit your license application through their online portal.

    • Pros:

      • Flexible exam formats

      • Efficient licensing process

      • High demand for advisors in BC

Manitoba – Insurance Council of Manitoba

  • After LLQP certification, contact the Insurance Council of Manitoba to schedule your exam.

  • You’ll need to submit your CIPR number and proof of completion.

  • Exams are typically held in person.

  • Once passed, you apply for your license through their system.

    • Pros:

      • Personalized support from the council

      • Strong community-based insurance market

      • Greatway has active mentorship in Manitoba

Saskatchewan – Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan

  • Saskatchewan offers licensing through its Life and Health Insurance Council.

  • After LLQP, you’ll book your exam and submit your CIPR number.

  • Exams are held online or in person.

  • Once passed, you apply for your license via their portal.

    • Pros:

      • Streamlined application process

      • Supportive regulatory environment

      • Growing demand for bilingual advisors

New Brunswick – Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB)

  • After completing LLQP, you’ll register for your licensing exam through FCNB.

  • You’ll need your CIPR number and course completion confirmation.

  • The exam is modular and must be completed within 12 months.

  • Apply for your license through their self-serve portal.

    • Pros:

      • Modular exam format

      • Online self-serve portal

      • Strong support for new advisors

Nova Scotia – Office of the Superintendent of Insurance

  • In Nova Scotia, you’ll take your exam after LLQP through the Superintendent’s office or designated testing centers.

  • You’ll need your CIPR number and proof of completion.

  • Licensing applications are submitted directly to the regulator.

    • Pros:

      • Personalized licensing support

      • Community-focused insurance market

      • Flexible exam scheduling

Newfoundland & Labrador – Digital Government and Service NL

  • After LLQP, register for your exam through the provincial regulator.

  • You’ll take exams for each module: Life, Accident & Sickness, Ethics, and Segregated Funds.

  • A passing mark of 60% is required.

  • Once passed, apply for your license through their portal.

    • Pros:

      • Clear module-based exam structure

      • Strong regulatory guidance

      • Greatway support available in Atlantic Canada

Quebec – AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers)

  • Quebec has a separate licensing process and does not use the Harmonized LLQP.

  • You must complete AMF-approved training and pass their provincial exams.

  • Greatway does not currently operate in Quebec under the same system.

    • Pros:

      • Specialized training for Quebec market

      • Strong regulatory standards

      • French-language support available