About 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.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
• Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5  - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence. 

TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years

PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years

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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance

To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:

Tuition fee

The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:

International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.

Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.

Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8