Are you considering an insurance career? Wondering where to find an insurance training course? ILScorp is here to help you get started working in the insurance industry in Canada.
According to Statistics Canada, more than one million Canadians were employed in the insurance and financial sector in 2012 – and there’s always room for more. Think about it – that’s one million Canadians enjoying a rewarding insurance career, and those numbers continue to grow!
Consider the following numbers from Insureconomy, a review of the insurance sectors in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia:
- From 2004 to 2010, total employment in the insurance industry across New Brunswick grew by 49 percent – faster than all other provinces in Canada.
- The insurance industry has been growing steadily in Ontario since 2005, with insurance carriers increasing their workforce by 18 percent. Overall, the insurance industry increased total employment by over 12 percent – well above the provincial employment growth rate of only 4 percent.
- Direct employment in Nova Scotia’s insurance industry has been on the rise since 2005. From 2005 to 2008, 655 new jobs were created by the insurance industry.
There’s never been a better time to get involved in this growing and dynamic industry.
The first step to starting your insurance career is through accredited insurance training and a provincial insurance licensing course and exam. Programs include CAIB preparation, Alberta Level 1&2, and the ILS Introduction to General Insurance. Find the details of what’s required in your province or territory, and see how ILScorp can get you on your way to rewarding insurance career.
Call ILScorp at 1-800-404-2211 or visit ILScorp.com and get started today.
