Insurance Agents and Brokers

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Sell life, automobile, property, health and other types of insurance to individuals, businesses and public institutions.

Outlook

Good

Wage

Low: $15.00
Median: $25.48
High: $38.46

Training

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • On-the-job training and insurance industry courses and training programs are provided and are required for employment.
  • Licensure by the insurance governing body, the Insurance Council of Manitoba, is available but not required.

Places of Employment

Insurance agents are employed by individual insurance companies or are independent representatives of specific insurance companies. Insurance brokers are employed by brokerage firms, or may work in partnerships or hold sole proprietorship

Regulated

No