General Insurance and Risk Management

Forget what you think a career in insurance is like — today’s insurance and risk management industry is a challenging and vibrant place that is crucial to almost every aspect of our modern world. The two-year General Insurance and Risk management diploma program at BCIT gives you specialized training to investigate insurance claims, market and sell insurance products, manage risk in securities, banks, insurance underwriting, and more. This program has been developed by industry professionals specifically to prepare you for a successful, exciting career in your field. Through out the program there will be many opportunities to interact with industry professionals with networking and industry events. Along with a 40 hour work placement which helps students get direct industry work experience. In fact, our program boasts a 100% job placement rate and our students have gone on to work insuring a variety of clients such as construction, marine risks, commercial underwriting, personal lines underwriting, claims adjusting and risk management.

About the program

• Two-year diploma
• 100% job placement within four months of graduating
• 40 hour work placement
• Write your CIP national exams before graduating to be ready to work the day you graduate
• Many opportunities to network with industry events and networking
• First year students qualify to be level 1 licensed brokers upon passing the 2 CIP Courses
• Graduating students qualify for a level 2 brokers license and independent adjusters license

Learn more about the benefits of this program with and in-depth look at Program Details.

Who should apply for the General Insurance and Risk Management Diploma?

A career in insurance and risk management might be right for you if:

• You already have some work experience and/or a degree
• You enjoy problem solving
• You’re compassionate
• You’re interested in a career with multiple opportunities and challenges

If you’re ready to train for new opportunities in insurance and risk management, visit the Entrance Requirements page to apply today.

Professional Designations

The following professional designations are available to General Insurance and Risk Management diploma students:

• CRM – Canadian Risk Management
• CIP – Chartered Insurance Professional

Your experience matters

If you already have related work experience or other training in insurance and risk management, you might qualify for course credits toward your diploma. Find out if you’re eligible for Advanced Placement to speed up your education and entrance to your new career.

What grads can do

Graduates of the diploma in General Insurance and Risk Management program are prepared for engaging careers in a variety of fields. Currently, there are more jobs for qualified candidates than there are students because insurance deals with almost every aspect of our world. Opportunities are available in a variety of areas including insurance and risk management for disaster preparation, marine, shipping, vehicles, natural resources (mining/forestry/oil), ski resorts, and more. Learn more about specific jobs and organizations that are looking for insurance and risk management professionals at the Graduating and Jobs page.

International Exchange

BCIT offers a number of international exchange opportunities that helps students gain a global perspective of the economy, culture, government, and everyday life of the country they study in. Learn more about international exchange opportunities and international double degrees with internships.

Accredited Program

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).