Council regulates insurance agents, brokers and adjusters in several ways. Council has established standards for applicants and licensees that will promote high standards of professionalism, competence and integrity in the insurance industry.
Council also has the authority to conduct investigations into the actions and/or conduct of insurance agents and adjusters in response to a complaint, and to come to a determination as to whether there has been a breach of any of the provisions of The Insurance Act of Manitoba, its Regulations, the Licensing Rules or the Insurance Councils Code of Conduct.
All levels of insurance agents/adjusters may sell insurance full or part-time provided there is no conflict of interest. Conflict of Interest Guidelines are available for review here.
The role of the Council is to serve and protect the public by regulating insurance licensees and to ensure that licensees act within a professional framework which promotes fair and ethical conduct, integrity and competence.
Council Purpose
The Council has obtained its authority by delegation from the Superintendent of Insurance and the Insurance Act of Manitoba and its Regulations. The Council sets professional standards and enforces the regulations and requirements governing how insurance agents, brokers and independent adjusters are to conduct insurance business. These standards are designed to ensure that your best interests are served by every insurance professional.
Council also has the authority to conduct investigations into the actions and/or conduct of insurance agents and adjusters in response to a complaint, and to come to a determination as to whether there has been a breach of any of the provisions of The Insurance Act of Manitoba, its Regulations, the Licensing Rules or the Insurance Councils Code of Conduct.
- All levels of insurance agents/adjusters may sell insurance full or part-time provided there is no conflict of interest. Conflict of Interest Guidelines are available for review here.
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