FULL-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS PROIF-CT Property and Casualty Insurance

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Overview

  • Five-month certificate program
  • September entry date
  • Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
  • Four-week practicum included

Description

Develop the fundamental insurance and business skills for entry-level positions in the three primary career streams of the property and casualty insurance field. You will gain the basic skills required for general insurance client interactions in brokerage, claim adjusting and underwriting environments. The essential business skills you will acquire in this program will enhance your employment opportunities as an Insurance Generalist in the insurance industry.

Please note: To be eligible to participate in the practicum component for the program, which is required to graduate from the Property and Casualty Insurance certificate program, students may be required to complete an Adult Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector (ACRVS) Check. The record checks must be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of the practicum. For further information, see Police Information Check.

NOTE: The specific requirements for the completion of the IIC exams and for Licensure (ICM) are determined by those industry bodies, which are independent from the College. Students are responsible to ensure they meet the specific requirements of these industry bodies, this includes all expenses associated with material cost or exam certification.

Admission Requirements

Submission of required documentation indicating proof of completion of admission requirements is due within 15 days of applying unless otherwise noted in the program's admissions requirements. 

However, if you apply within six weeks of the start date of the program, this item is due within 5 days of applying.

Regular Admission Requirements

  1. Grade 12
    • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit of:
      • Grade 12 English
      • Grade 12 Math (excluding Accounting 40S)
    • If you provide proof of enrolment, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
    • If you completed your education outside of Canada or the United States, do not submit your international academic credentials until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
      and
  2. English Language Requirements (ELRs)
    • Have you successfully completed the equivalent of three years of full-time secondary (high school) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction? To view a list of ELR exempt countries click here.
    • If you apply within six weeks of the start date of the program, this item is due within 5 days of applying.
    • Approved English language assessments and required levels for this program are:
      • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Certificate - exit Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels from an English as a second language (ESL) program:
        Listening 8, Speaking 8, Reading 8, Writing 8 
        or
      • International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic):
        Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5
        or
      • Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST):
        Listening 4.5,  Speaking 4.5,  Reading 4.5,  Writing 4.5
      • If completing an assessment, we strongly advise you complete it before submitting your application to ensure you meet language requirements.
      • Assessment results must be dated within two years of your application date.
      • After confirming you’ve met English language requirements through your assessment results, the College will send you an e-mail requesting submission of your transcripts. 
        and
  3. Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form

Program Progression Requirements

Program progression requirements are not due within 15 days of applying and should be submitted after you start classes.

  • Practicum Prerequisite
    • Successfully complete all theory courses
    • Criminal Record and Adult and Child Abuse Checks
      • Adult Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector (ACRVS), Adult Abuse Registry (AAR) and Provincial Child Abuse Registry (PCAR) checks conducted no more than six months prior to you attending the clinical practice. You must submit original documents. For further information, see: Police Information Check
      • This program requires students to submit current original/official versions of one or more of the following checks:
        • Criminal Record Check (CRC)
        • Provincial Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR)
        • Adult Abuse Registry Check (AAR)
      • If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete the program.
      • If you are listed on an Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete the program
      • For details on this program's requirements, when to obtain and submit the documents, review the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form.
      • These documents have expiration dates and should not be obtained prior to timeline indicated on the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents form.
      • For general information on why RRC requires these checks and for links to check providers such as the Winnipeg Police, visit our Criminal Record Checks webpage
      • Submit your check documents to the RRC program contact listed on the Contact Information section of your program

English Language Assessments


Approved English Language Assessments

English Language Assessment Minimum Scores for Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, and Post Graduate Certificates, Post-graduate Diplomas Minimum Scores for Bachelor Degrees and Creative Communication (excluding Nursing) Minimum Scores for Applicable Health Related Programs***
CAEL Online or In-Person Overall band score of 60 Overall band score of 70 and Writing of 60 Overall band score of 70 and Writing of 60††
IELTS Academic Level Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5 Overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0 Overall 7.0 and No band below 6.5
Password Skills Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5 Overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0 Overall 7.0 and No band below 6.5††
LINC Certificate 7 8 Successful completion of Communication for Health Care Professions††
Duolingo Language Test 115 and above+ with a min. of 95 in each section 125 and above with a min. of 100 in each section N/A††
New English for Academic and Professional Purposes Successful completion of the program 5 (min 70%) Successful completion of the program 5 (min 70%) N/A††
PTE 54 overall
Min 50 in each skill
60 overall
Min 55 in each skill band
N/A††
TOEFL-ibt Academic Level 80
(20L, 20S, 19R, 21W)
90
(22L, 22S, 22R, 24W)
98
(24L, 23S, 24R, 27W)
Academic English Program for University and College Entrance Program (AEPUCE) Successful Completion Successful Completion N/A††
CELBAN N/A N/A 8, 8, 8, 7††

The Duolingo Language Test will no longer be an approved English proficiency test for applications to the Bachelor of Nursing and Allied Health Programs

††These English Language Assessments will not be accepted by Medical Laboratory Sciences

***Applicable Health Related Programs:

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography – Echocardiography
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Ultrasound
  • Health Information Management
  • Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
  • Medical Laboratory Sciences
    Only accepts the following English language proficiency tests:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • TOEFL iBT
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • IELTS – AC
    • Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST)
  • Medical Radiologic Technology
  • MRI and Spectroscopy
  • Nurse Prescriber Reproductive Health/STBBI
  • Nurse Prescriber Travel Health
  • Nurse Re-Entry
  • Nursing
  • Nursing – Licensed Practical Nurse to BN Pathway
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Paramedicine – Advanced Care
  • Paramedicine – Primary Care Paramedic

Locations, Dates and Fees

Costs (estimates only; subject to change)

Program/Student Fees
Year 1
$7,221.001
Books and Supplies
Year 1
$2,800.002
1Includes Health and Dental Fees
2Includes Insurance Institute textbooks

Program Outline

You must complete all nine courses for a certificate in the Property and Casualty Insurance program.
  • Automobile Insurance (BUSA-1077)
  • Computer Applications (COMP-1242)
  • Customer Sales and Service 1 (BUSA-1068)
  • Customer Sales and Service 2 (BUSA-1069)
  • Essential Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent (BUSA-1075)
  • Essentials of Loss Adjusting (BUSA-1078)
  • Principles and Practices of Insurance (BUSA-1076)
  • Underwriting Essentials (BUSA-1079)
All the above courses must be completed successfully to qualify for the practicum arranged by the College:
  • Practicum Property and Casualty Insurance (PRAC-1060)

Courses and Descriptions

(Click the course name to view the description of the course)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution, other RPL processes are available for RPL courses. Click here for more information. For courses with no RPL, please check www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
BUSA-1068Customer Sales and Service 1
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Effective communication skills contribute to academic and professional achievement in this course, students will move towards success by exploring and applying strategies for communicating with greater confidence and effectiveness.  Students will read and analyze different text types, and demonstrate critical thinking as they synthesize information, evaluate ideas, or persuade an audience to take a course of action in their research or presentation.  Student will use credible sources of appropriate documentation to promote learning with academic integrity.  Students will also examine and practice communication strategies for interacting with people in different levels of formality.

BUSA-1069Customer Sales and Service 2
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In this course, you will build on the skills from the Customer Sales and Service 1 course. The course deals with more complex client situations, such as resolving costumer complaints, developing client relationships and negotiating to close a sale. You will learn how to match customer needs with features and benefits of products or services. You will also learn about customer motivation and techniques to resolve conflicts.


BUSA-1075Essential Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent
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This course will provide you with an overview of insurance business practices from the broker's perspective. You will study how the role of the broker is one of an insurance intermediary and will learn the skills that a typical broker needs to perform effectively. You will use risk management principles to identify risks and apply sales skills to the client interactions, including preparation of binding and policy documents. You will also review the major product lines and common policy transactions that a broker handles.

BUSA-1076Principles and Practices of Insurance
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In this course you are introduced to the purpose of insurance and its role in managing risk. You will learn about the various types of insurers and how insurance is distributed. You will study the basic concepts and the language of the insurance industry; the legal context of insurance including regulatory oversight of the industry; and understand the role of the various participants in the industry, and their relationship to one another.

BUSA-1077Automobile Insurance
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In this course, you will learn the different provincial approaches of automobile insurance in Canada. You will study the legislation related to automobile insurance and policies and regulations for Manitoba, concentrating primarily on personal coverage.

BUSA-1078Essentials of Loss Adjusting
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In this course, you will learn about the insurance claims-handling process, and understand adjuster-client relationship management in order to gather critical information. You will examine key step-by-step processes for policy analysis as it relates to determining client coverage. You will also learn about the fundamentals of investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement within the claims process. You will study the specific essentials of loss adjusting within the context of property and liability claims.

BUSA-1079Underwriting Essentials
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In this course, you will learn the role of an underwriter and their role in managing risk on behalf of the insurer. You will learn how, as an underwriter, you accept or reject risk for the insurer within parameters set by the insurer and imposed by the external environment. You will examine the knowledge, skills and temperament an underwriter possesses to be successful, and how these skills are applied in the analysis of individual property, liability, and automobile risks.

COMP-1242Computer Applications
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In this course, you will become familiar with the use and production of electronic resources using basic and advanced features in word processing, presentations and spreadsheets. You will learn how to effectively navigate the internet for research purposes, as well as organize information with various internet and intranet applications.

PRAC-1060Practicum Property and Casualty Insurance
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The practicum will provide you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, as well as develop your professional skills and industry knowledge. The practicum will typically be in one of the key functional areas of the general insurance industry: brokerage, claims adjusting or policy underwriting. Your progress will be monitored and evaluated by your industry mentor, as well as a college instructor.

CO-OP/Practicum Information

This program integrates classroom theory with related on-the-job training by featuring a 160-hour practicum course at the end of the program in May. The College will arrange your placement within the Manitoba insurance community.

To be eligible for the practicum, you must:
  1. Successfully complete all theory courses
  2. To be eligible to participate in the practicum component for the program, which is required to graduate from the Property and Casualty Insurance certificate program, students may be required to complete and Adult Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector (ACRVS) check. The record checks must be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of the practicum. For further information, see: Police Information Check.
Students are responsible for reporting any changes in criminal record to the Program Manager.

Computer/Laptop Requirements

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:

1.  Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2.  A high speed internet connection

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.


Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates should be able to:

1. Perform administrative skills including document management, maintaining an abeyance system, and adhering to legal requirements and insurance company administrative processes and procedures.

2. Adhere to legislative, legal and professional requirements when selling policies, adjusting claims, and negotiating settlements.

3. Underwrite risk through acquiring relevant information, identifying, analyzing and characterizing risk exposure, and determining insurable value.

4. Adjust basic claims, following relevant process, procedures and legal requirements while managing claim documentation and preserving evidence.

5. Provide exceptional customer service through demonstrating confidence and interpersonal skills while building professional relationships, analyzing and responding to customer needs, and developing client-specific insurance solutions.

6. Solve problems, adapt to change, work independently and as a member of a team, and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.

7. Demonstrate effective use of written, verbal and non-verbal communication, use industry terminology, interpret legal documents related to the insurance industry (including policy wording), write business correspondence, and use technology as appropriate.

8. Work as a professional through demonstration of a strong work ethic, adherence to professional standards, licensing requirements, and the Code of Ethics.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Other Information

Students who successfully complete the following five courses will be prepared to write Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) exams:

  • Principles and Practices of Insurance
  • Essential Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent
  • Automobile Insurance
  • Essentials of Loss Adjusting
  • Underwriting Essentials

See here for details: http://www.insuranceinstitute.ca/

Upon successful completion of IIC exams, students may be eligible for licensure with the Insurance Council of Manitoba. (See here for details: https://www.icm.mb.ca/licensing-info33.)

NOTE: The specific requirements for the completion of the IIC exams and for licensure (ICM) are determined by those industry bodies, which are independent from the College. Students are responsible to ensure they meet the specific requirements of these industry bodies, this includes all expenses associated with material cost or exam certification.

Please note: To be eligible to participate in the practicum component for the program, which is required to graduate from the Property and Casualty Insurance certificate program, students may be required to complete an Adult Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector (ACRVS) Check. The record checks must be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of the practicum. For further information, see Police Information Check.

Graduation Requirements

You must complete your program within four years from the start of the first course in the program, unless otherwise stated in the program outline.

A program GPA of 2.0 (60%) is required to graduate.

Students will not be granted more than 75% of the credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit.

When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply for your certificate. For complete details on applying to graduate and convocation, see rrc.ca/convocation.

Graduation with Honours

If you obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better for the program you will graduate with honours. If you fail any course in the program, you will not be eligible for this honours designation.

Important information: Please note that students who want to write industry exams through the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) may require a higher passing mark. Please check this information at insuranceinstitute.ca/en
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