What is Ribo licensed member of the Academic Council for Insurance Institute, Education Committee Chair for the Toronto Women’s Insurance Association and has facilitated courses at Humber, Seneca and Centennial College. She is a licensed General Insurance Broker in Ontario. She has a passion for teaching/coaching and decided to focus on this full-time in May 2018. She has written RIBO entry level exams and assisted in numerous students getting their licenses.

RIBO stands for Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario and is the self-regulatory body for all independent general insurance brokers in the province of Ontario. They are responsible for licensing, enforcing codes of conduct and accrediting continuing education courses for Insurance brokers in the province.

Insurance Brokers are intermediaries that shop policies on behalf of their clients to get the best coverage and price for their client. They can offer a wide range of products and services such as Life, Auto, Property, Travel/Health and Home & Condominium.

Decoding the RIBO License: What You Need to Know

The first step in becoming a RIBO licensed general insurance broker is to pass the RIBO 1 exam, also known as the Restricted Licence. This licence allows you to sell all types of general insurance but you must work under the supervision of a licensed RIBO 2 or higher. After two years of working as a restricted license you can take the RIBO unrestricted management exam to become a fully licensed Principal Broker and own your own brokerage.

The ILS L1 Program covers all the required course material to successfully prepare you for passing the RIBO 1 exam. This is a popular choice for students who can’t afford to pay $1000 for immersion classes or just want to study at their own pace and have access to online learning.