Business - Insurance in Fanshawe College, Canada

Business - Insurance in Fanshawe College

If the idea of helping people find solutions that protect themselves and the ones they care for appeals to you, then Fanshawe's insurance agent program may be for you. Though our insurance agent courses, you'll study forms of general insurance, underwriting, claims investigation, risk analysis and contracts which will prepare you for a range of entry to junior-level career paths in the growing field of insurance. Designed with employment-focused learning in mind, business insurance program graduates are well-positioned to enter careers as a customer service representative, underwriter, claims adjuster, loss control specialist, risk manager, appraiser, and broker or agent. Careers in the insurance industry are in high demand – in fact, many of our students secure jobs before they graduate!

Insurance agent courses with from industry experts

You'll be taught and mentored by business insurance industry professionals, examining automobile, property and liability insurance. You'll even have the opportunity to attend industry events and conferences offered by the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario and the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association and will mingle with future colleagues and potential employers.

You may also be eligible to complete a degree program at many other post-secondary institutions or complement your diploma with a graduate certificate offered at Fanshawe College.

Fanshawe is the only college in Canada to offer membership in Gamma Iota Sigma - an international, professional fraternity for insurance, risk management and actuarial science students. You may also be able to complete nine of ten credits towards your Chartered Insurance Professionals (CIP) designation offered by the Insurance Institute of Canada.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business - Insurance program are prepared to enter the property and casualty insurance industry in a variety of fields, including underwriting, claims adjustment, brokerage, agency or direct writers, loss control and risk management.  Graduates are suited to a variety of entry-level to junior-level positions, including customer service representative, underwriter, claims adjuster, loss control specialist, risk manager, appraiser, and broker or agent.

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Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal