Your New Career in Life Insurance

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Who is this course for?

You want a new career with low startup costs and high income potential.

You’re a career changer looking for flexible, remote work options.

You're interested in helping others protect their families and future.

You’re motivated to work independently or build your own business.

You want to get licensed fast, with full support along the way.

Details

HLLQP Full Program (Except Quebec)

Overview

This FSRA-approved course prepares you to become a licensed life insurance agent in Canada. Designed for flexibility, it can be completed fully online, at your own pace or through optional live instruction.

Course Length: Approximately 80 hours. Most students complete it in 2–3 weeks.

Format: Self-paced online access, with options to join live webinars or in-class sessions.

Practice Exams: Unlimited, with instant feedback.

Certification Exams: Four modules, each with up to four attempts. Passing grade: 60%.

Enrollment Period: 12 months of access from registration.

Language: English.

This course is your first step toward becoming a licensed life insurance agent. Learn more about the licensing process by clicking here.

Prerequisites for the HLLQP Online Course

The HLLQP Online Course is open to anyone. However, we recommend that you have at least a high school education and equivalent English or French language and math skills to succeed in the course.

Prerequisites for Licensing in Ontario

After completing the HLLQP course and passing all certification exams, you must meet the following licensing requirements set by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) to become a licensed life insurance agent:

  • Be sponsored by a licensed insurer for your first two years as an agent.
  • Complete the online Life Insurance Agent application through Licensing Link and pay the required fee.
  • Conduct business only under the name in which you are licensed, and act in good faith as a life insurance agent.
  • Not engage in any business or occupation that could compromise your integrity, independence, or competence.
  • Be of good character and reputation.
  • Be a suitable person to receive a licence and meet all regulatory requirements.
  • Successfully complete a FSRA-approved HLLQP course and pass the certification exams.
  • Provide FSRA with a valid Ontario mailing address.
  • Maintain appropriate Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance coverage.
Curriculum

Life Insurance
Understand the foundations of life insurance, including policy types, needs analysis, and how insurance fits into a client’s financial plan.
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Taxation Principles
Learn how taxation applies to life insurance products, including premiums, death benefits, and tax-sheltered growth.
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Segregated Funds
Explore how segregated funds work, how they differ from mutual funds, and their use in insurance-based investing.
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Ethics and Professional Practice
Master the ethical responsibilities and professional standards required of licensed agents in Canada.
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Accident and Sickness
Understand accident and sickness policies, critical illness coverage, disability plans, and how to assess client needs.
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About the Certification Exams

To earn your HLLQP certification, you must pass four separate online exams—one for each core module of the course. These exams are required before you’re eligible to write the provincial licensing exam.

Exam Format: Online, proctored exams with webcam and microphone required.

Number of Exams: 4 exams covering:

  1. Life Insurance
  2. Segregated Funds
  3.  Ethics and Professional Practice
  4. Accident and Sickness

Question Type: Multiple choice

Time Limit: 75 minutes per exam

Number of Questions:
– Life Insurance, Segregated Funds, and Accident and Sickness: 30 questions each
– Ethics and Professional Practice: 20 questions

Passing Grade: 60% per module

HLLQP Instructors

Don Xavier

Don Xavier

HLLQP Instructor

Don is a 35+ year financial services veteran, TEDx speaker, and CEO with a passion for training licensed professionals.

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Damian Borges

Damian Borges

HLLQP Instructor

Damian has 30 years of experience in sales, advanced marketing, and education within the life insurance industry.

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Rohan Singh

Rohan Singh

HLLQP Instructor

Rohan is a retired life insurance executive and business professor with 30+ years in product development and distribution.

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Akinyemi John

Akinyemi John

HLLQP Instructor

Akinyemi is a certified risk management expert with deep experience in both life and property & casualty insurance.

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Pricing

HLLQP Full Program (Except Quebec)

Core

Self-paced learning for independent, motivated learners

$348 CAD

Full HLLQP content
Textbook (Digital Only)
Certification Exams
Support (24h Instructor Response)
Unlimited Live Sessions ($50 per module)
Career Workshop
Group Coaching with Joe White
Bonus CE Courses

Unlimited Live

Ideal for learners who prefer interactive, instructor-led sessions

$498 CAD

Full HLLQP content
Textbook (Digital Only)
Certification Exams
Support (24h Instructor Response)
Unlimited Live Sessions
Career Workshop
Group Coaching with Joe White
Bonus CE Courses

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Our most comprehensive HLLQP career bundle to maximize your success

$998 CAD

Full HLLQP Content
Textbook (Digital + Physical)
Certification Exams
Instructor Support (24h Response)
Unlimited Live Sessions
Career Workshop
Group Coaching with Joe White
Bonus CE Courses

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Popular FAQs

There are 4 steps to get life insurance agent licensed in Ontario:
  1. Pass the course (HLLQP) – This qualifies you to write the 4 provincial licensing exams.
  2. Pass the Exams – These are in the same format as the certification exams.
  3. Get Sponsored – Many brokerages are looking for motivated new life agents.
  4. Get licensed – The life insurance company will apply to the regulator.

Depending on your Province, the costs to becoming a life insurance agent / life insurance sales person can vary. Typically starting your new career should cost you approximately $1,000 to $1,500. See more here.

The Harmonized Life License Qualification Program (HLLQP) can be completed in as little as one week (2-3 weeks is more common). The licensing exams can all be done in 1 (one) day. Therefore, the HLLQP and the licensing exams can be completed in as little as 3-4 weeks from initial registration.

The industry needs new advisors as existing agents approach retirement age! This means there are currently many companies that are seeking new agents. We recommend using the FREE REMIC Job Bank (coming 2022) where there are dozens of companies looking for new agents.

Life insurance agents are paid a commission by the life insurance provider. This commission/fee is based on a percentage of the policy premium so your earning potential is only limited by the number of deals you do. Becoming a life insurance agent is a fairly inexpensive industry to get into, while offering the potential benefit of earning you a six figure income much more quickly when compared to other careers with the same income potential.

93% Pass Rate: In the last two years approximately 93% of REMIC students have went on to pass the licensing exams!

Fanatical Service: All of our support team members are subject matter experts and are empowered to make decisions on your behalf right away!

50% Tuition Rebate: Thanks to the Canadian federal government Canada Tax Credit (CTC). Click for more.

Regulator Approved: Approved by national and provincial regulators, including FSRA, CISRO, CIPR, HRSDC.

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