In a change to an existing policy one province is making it a little easier for out-of-province agents to work there.
The B.C. Insurance Council is eliminating some red tape for advisors looking to ply their trade in the province.
Up until now everyone looking to obtain an insurance licence in the province must undergo a criminal record check as part of the process. However, to streamline things for advisors already registered in another province and operating in good standing and looking to move to B.C., ICBC has eliminated this requirement.
Going forward, the Council’s criminal record check requirements for Non-Resident licence applicants applying for an insurance licence in British Columbia are as follows:
The changes are effective immediately for non-residents who are subject to criminal record check requirements in their home province or territory.
Non-Resident licence applicants are still required to provide full written disclosure of any criminal charges or convictions as part of their licence application to Council.
The above changes do not apply to Non-Resident licence applicants who reside outside of Canada. These applicants must continue to submit an original, current criminal record check to Council as part of their licence application.
Up until now everyone looking to obtain an insurance licence in the province must undergo a criminal record check as part of the process. However, to streamline things for advisors already registered in another province and operating in good standing and looking to move to B.C., ICBC has eliminated this requirement.
Going forward, the Council’s criminal record check requirements for Non-Resident licence applicants applying for an insurance licence in British Columbia are as follows:
- Non-Resident licence applicants who hold an insurance licence that is in good standing in their home province or territory are no longer required to provide a criminal record check when they submit their licence application.
- Non-Resident licence applicants who are applying for an insurance licence with Council at the same time they are applying for an insurance licence in their home province or territory may submit a copy of their original, current criminal record check with their licence application.
The changes are effective immediately for non-residents who are subject to criminal record check requirements in their home province or territory.
Non-Resident licence applicants are still required to provide full written disclosure of any criminal charges or convictions as part of their licence application to Council.
The above changes do not apply to Non-Resident licence applicants who reside outside of Canada. These applicants must continue to submit an original, current criminal record check to Council as part of their licence application.
