Insurance Portal FAQ
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General
I am the assistant to an applicant. Can I create an account on behalf of the applicant and apply for them online?
The applicant should complete the questions. However, with the applicant’s permission, you can assist them. The applicant must validate the application prior to submitting it and is accountable for all information contained therein.
How long can I expect to wait for my licence?
Our service standard is to process complete and paid applications with no suitability issues within 10 business days. However, in periods of high volume, there can occasionally be delays. In the event of suitability issues, processing may take longer.
The time to complete processing may also be longer if your licence application/renewal requires approval from a sponsoring insurer.
How do I receive a copy of my licence?
Once your licence has been approved, you can download a copy from your “My Insurance Licences” page by selecting “Manage” next to the transaction ID and “Download Licence” at the bottom of the page.
How do I change my name in my profile on the portal?
Please send an email to insurance.licensing@fcnb.ca with “Name change request” in the subject line. Provide the reason for the name change and any supporting information and documentation. FCNB staff will review your request and then make the change for you.
I have selected the wrong licence type and want to delete my application. What do I do?
A user cannot delete an application once a draft of it has been created in the system. If you started an application for a wrong licence type, the Commission staff can delete it for you. Please send an email to insurance.licensing@fcnb.ca.
What is a Certificate of Authority?
A Certificate of Authority is official proof from the regulator in your home jurisdiction that you hold a current and valid insurance licence in that jurisdiction. Applicants from other jurisdictions must upload a scanned copy of a Certificate of Authority (proof that they are licensed) from their home jurisdiction.
What is a Licensing History Letter and how can I request one?
A Licensing History Letter is a document provided by the Commission that confirms your insurance history in New Brunswick. It lists in detail all insurance licences that you currently hold and were previously issued.
To obtain a Licensing History Letter, please email us at insurance.licensing@fcnb.ca and state your request. There is a $25 fee charged for this document. Please allow us at least 10 business days for processing.
What is a CIPR Number?
CIPR is short for the Canadian Insurance Participant Registry. CIPR provides an applicant with a unique identifier.
All insurance applicants are required to obtain a CIPR number to apply for or renew a licence. Obtaining a CIPR number is free and can easily be done online at https://www.cipr.ca/registration/start or by clicking the link provided on the portal profile page.
Sponsorship
Am I required to have my application sponsored by an insurance company?
The Insurance Act requires that all agents be sponsored by an insurance company that is licensed to conduct business in New Brunswick. You will be asked to select the insurer who will be your sponsor during the online application process. Once you submit your application, your insurer will be notified and can then review your application and approve sponsorship online. You can view the current status of a particular application on your home page in the portal.
I selected the wrong sponsor on my application. What do I do?
Please email insurance.licensing@fcnb.ca and ask to have your application set to ‘Require More Information’ status. This will allow you to edit it, correct the sponsoring insurer and then re-submit.
My sponsor has indicated “more information is required” to review my application for sponsorship approval. What do I do?
Review the particulars of the missing information and obtain the information or documents requested. Your application will have been unlocked and you can add the information to the application and re-submit it.
Can a sponsor delete an application?
No. Rejected or non-sponsored applications are not deleted from the system.
Fees
Is it possible to pay for an online application with a cheque?
Yes. To pay by cheque, select the option to send or deliver payment to the Commission separately and send or deliver the cheque to our office at 200-225 King Street, Fredericton NB E3B 1E1. Please clearly reference the Transaction ID that the payment relates to. Please note that an application will not be processed until full payment is received.
Is there a fee for obtaining a copy of my licence online?
No. Your application fee includes the electronic copy of your licence. However, if you request that the Commission provide a paper copy of your licence, a $25 fee will be required.
I get reimbursed for my fees from my employer. Can I reprint a receipt from previous renewals or licences?
You can download a PDF of your transaction confirmation after paying with your debit or credit card. Please keep a copy of this should you require it later.
How can I pay for an application?
- You can pay online with your credit card during the online application process.
- You can call our office and pay with your credit card.
- You can send us a cheque, money order or bank draft.
For all non-online payments, please clearly reference the Transaction ID the payment relates to.
Multiple Licences
Can I have more than one licence? If so, what types? Do they need to be with the same agency or not?
You can hold more than one licence provided you qualify for each type. It is possible to hold licences for more than one corporation depending on the requirements of your employer and whether you meet the qualifications and requirements for the licences.
Suitability Issues
I have filed for bankruptcy. Will I be eligible to apply for my insurance license?
Yes, but the application will be reviewed for suitability issues, and you may be asked to provide additional documentation and information.
I have a criminal record or have been convicted of an offense. Am I eligible to apply for my insurance licence?
Yes, but the application will be reviewed for suitability issues and you may be asked for additional documentation and information.
What is considered other employment or business activity?
Any employment or business activity in addition to the business of insurance.
I have other employment or business activity. Will I still be able to apply for my insurance licence?
Yes, but the application will be reviewed for suitability issues and you may be asked to provide additional documentation and information.
Do I need to disclose other employment or business activity if I sell mutual funds or securities?
Yes.
Out of Province
I am an agent that is resident in a province other than New Brunswick and I want to do business in New Brunswick. What do I need to be compliant?
Any individual wishing to conduct insurance business in New Brunswick must be licensed to do so. For more information on the individual licence types and the associated requirements, please click refer to Rule INS-001 Part 1.
I am/was licensed in another province/jurisdiction. Your information says that I must provide a criminal record check. I have already done this to obtain my licence in my home jurisdiction. Do I have to provide a new criminal record check to the Commission?
Yes, all new application must include a criminal record check that is less than 6 months old at the time of submission. For all questions regarding criminal record checks, please refer to the Criminal Record Check page on our website.
Termination
I am the sponsor of an agent/broker that was terminated; can I terminate sponsorship of a licence online?
Yes. Select the application from your list of sponsored licencees. At the bottom of the page is an option to withdraw sponsorship.
Renewal
The renewal process has been simplified and is comprised of a series of questions you will be asked to complete in the portal. You will be asked to confirm/update the following:
- The agency/MGA you work for/with
- Your sponsoring insurer (for certain licences)
- Your trust account information (for certain licences)
- Licences held in another jurisdiction
- Your other business activity or employment
- Your licence or registration with respect to mutual funds or securities trading (for certain licences)
You will also be asked a series of suitability questions, to confirm that since your last licence was issued you have not:
- Been subject to any regulatory action
- Been subject to a court judgment which has not been satisfied
- Had a criminal conviction
- Been subject to a bankruptcy proceeding or entered into a consumer proposal
- Been dismissed by an employer
I am signed into the portal, but don’t have the option to renew my licence. Why can’t I renew?
There are a few reasons why this might be the case:
- You can only renew during the period starting 8 weeks prior to the expiry date of the licence.
- Renewal can only be done up to 30 days after the expiry date has passed.