Member Services

IBABC Member Services

IBABC members receive:

  • tangible savings in the benefits and privileges made possible through their combined buying clout
  • high-quality education programs developed by and for brokers, at preferred pricing
  • timely communications and information on changes and emerging trends
  • public-affairs advocacy that maintains consumer protections and industry viability
  • image-building programs that help consumers understand and appreciate the broker value proposition
  • resources to make their operations more efficient and prosperous
  • networking opportunities with other colleagues and industry stakeholders
  • connection with colleagues across Canada through membership in the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada, and resultant economies of scale in education, advertising and advocacy.

Group Benefits

Group Insurance Program

The IBABC Group Insurance Program underwritten by Equitable Health and managed by Parity Agencies includes employee benefits, disability, and life insurance.

Kevin Steegstra, 1-800-704-8656

E&O Program

Errors & Omissions Insurance is now mandatory for insurance brokerages. IBABC and its fellow members of the Insurance Brokers of Canada offer a highly competitive package to members, underwritten by Swiss Re and managed by Axis Insurance Group.

Dave Anderson, 604-683-5583

Banking Program

Banking Program developed by BMO Bank of Montreal in consultation with the brokerage industry.

Since the late 1990s, BMO Bank of Montreal has been providing customized financing solutions to Property & Casualty Brokerages across Canada. Whether you are an established owner of a successful brokerage or about to acquire your first brokerage, our commercial financial experts can deliver the financial solutions that you need. We have a dedicated Property & Casualty Brokerage team that focuses on the specific requirements of businesses like yours. Click here for an overview of the financing BMO has to offer.

Colin Clahane, North American Director – Insurance Initiatives Lead-Industry Sectors: 416-867-4702

Merchant Services

Moneris Solutions and IBABC are pleased to introduce preferred card payment processing rates for members. With this program you receive:

  • Competitive rates on credit and debit card transactions
  • Deposit flexibly
  • The latest POS technology
  • 24 service and support

Merchant Direct Enhancements - Moneris Merchants using Merchant Direct can now able to manage their Retrieval and Chargeback cases more effectively and efficiently.

Please contact Jennifer Balicha for more details, jbalicha@ibabc.org.

Technology

Member brokers gain automatic membership to CSIO. CSIO delivers leading-edge technology standards and solutions to improve the competitiveness of the broker channel for the benefit of all CSIO members.

Please contact Sarina Visram for more details, 800-463-2746

Stage2Data offers members exclusive products and pricing on data backup and recovery.

Please contact Jon Darling for more details, 416-863-8625 or jon.darling@stage2data.com.

IBAC's Technology Resource Centre is dedicated to the support of broker association members across Canada as a forum for researching, sharing and exchanging technology related information.

IBAC Cyber Risk and Insurance Report

Human Resources

These suppliers provide products and services that meet the specific needs of the P&C insurance brokerage industry:

Pre-Hire Behavioral Assessments from Omnia Behavioral Assessments helps companies of any size, determine if a candidate is the right fit for the position.  Specific to the insurance industry, Omnia Behavioural Assessments provides an easy-to-complete online assessment which measures preferred workplace behavior and provides valuable information for hiring.

Carletta Clyatt, 1-800-525-7117 ext. 1226,

Pre-employment background checks are available from BackCheck. Members can obtain their own criminal record check for licensing purposes at a reduced rate.

Iain Murray, 604-455-5614, www.sterlingbackcheck.ca

A Compensation Survey, with important compensation data for 18 typical brokerage positions, updated to 2021 by Western Compensation & Benefits Consultants, is now available Click for order form.

Travel

The Sun Peaks Grand in Kamloops extends a 15% discount for IBABC members.

Travel services - Book your flights through FCm Travel Solutions, the corporate division of Flight Centre, and receive low booking fees and a dedicated account manager.

To access these benefits, contact Jennifer Balicha, IBABC, jbalicha@ibabc.org.

IBABC Services

Broker Finder - makes it easy for web browsers to find the IBABC member nearest to them.

Job Board - has the largest concentration of jobs in B.C.'s P&C insurance brokerage industry, and is available to IBABC members only, and it's where IBABC members look first for candidates.

Scholarships - Young scholars with a connection to IBABC or the insurance industry may be eligible for one of several scholarships administered by IBABC.

Compensation Survey - Every few years IBABC members have the opportunity to participate in a Compensation Survey, and receive important compensation data for 18 typical brokerage positions.

Area Meetings - IBABC Board Directors host meetings for members in their areas to discuss current association and industry news and events. This is an opportunity for Directors to connect with members and gather feedback on issues to bring back to the association.

Publications - BC Broker magazine is IBABC's main communications vehicle with its membership. The association also publishes two consumer resources: Rebound and the Strata Guide.

Broker Identity Program (BIP) - Through national and provincial consumer awareness campaigns, IBABC and other insurance brokers associations of Canada promote the insurance brokers as key financial advisors to individuals and businesses, offering choice, advice and advocacy. IBABC full members and their branches and affiliates can tie in to these campaigns by displaying the Broker Identity Program (BIP) logo, available to members here.

Education

IBABC is the primary education provider for B.C. general insurance brokers, and the best source of textbooks, courses and exams to meet licensing and designation (CAIB, CPIB, CCIB) requirements. We provide the pre-licensing, licensing courses and Continuing Education seminars that fulfill brokers' mandatory education requirements to maintain their insurance sales licenses. Each year, more than 2,000 insurance professionals and aspiring insurance brokers in more than 40 locations across the province take IBABC courses and examinations. IBABC tracks education credits earned and will provide credit transcripts to licensees free of charge upon request.

IBABC also provides online education through online seminars, webinars and HyperArticlesTM, which allow brokers to continue or upgrade their education at their own time and comfort.

Licensing & Designation Courses - Fundamental of Insurance and the four modules of the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker program, in classroom or online formats. 

Continuing Education - Technical-credit seminars that meet the daily needs of insurance brokers.  

Online Education - Learn and study on your own time. 

HyperArticles  - Start the article in BC Broker magazine, finish it online and earn CE credits.