Life Insurance Course (HLLQP)

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.