You need to be outgoing, enthusiastic, self-confident, disciplined and hardworking. Because you help protect what matters most to your clients, you need great communication and presentation skills. Some brokerage firms hire candidates with high school diplomas, however most recruit those with college or university degrees.

To be an insurance broker in Ontario, you must be licenced by the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO).

The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) provides a course to set you up for success with an online or in-class study option! Annual continuing education hours are mandatory and the industry offers a variety of courses and seminars to help you meet this requirement.