General Insurance and Risk Management Diploma

British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) two-year, full-time General Insurance and Risk Management Diploma program provides specialized training in insurance claims investigation, product marketing and sales, and risk management across various sectors, including securities and banking.

Throughout the program, students engage with industry professionals through networking events and participate in a 40-hour work placement, gaining practical experience that prepares them for the workforce. The curriculum also prepares graduates to pursue professional designations like the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) and Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP).

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 67% in English Studies 12.
• Must have completed one of the following Math courses with a minimum grade of 67%: Pre-Calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11, Workplace Math 11, or BCIT’s Business Math Assessment Test (OPMT 0198).
• International students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency, typically through standardized tests such as IELTS, with minimum scores as specified by BCIT.

What You’ll Learn

• Business Communication and Business Writing: Develop professional written and verbal communication skills for business, including report writing and job application strategies.
• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics: Gain a foundational understanding of economic principles at both individual market behaviour and national levels.
• Risk Management and Insurance Industry Practices: Learn the key aspects of the insurance industry and risk management processes that drive decision-making in risk analysis and mitigation.
• Insurance Law and Ethics: Understand the legal and ethical frameworks guiding the insurance industry, including key legislation and professional conduct standards.
• Principles of Insurance and Insurance Products: Study core insurance principles and common products, including life, health, and property insurance.