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IIC C131 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Advanced Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent |
| Exam Number: | C131 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Related Certifications: | Level 2 Insurance Broker Licence CIP |
| Exam Price: | CAD 250–320 (plus tax) |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based, Multiple-choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | C131 Official Study Materials IIC E-Learning Portal |
| Exam Registration: | IIC Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Virtually proctored online or in-person at authorized test centres |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended completion of C130: Essential Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.insuranceinstitute.ca/en/Courses/CIP/C131 |
IIC C131 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Specialty Lines: Auto, Crime, and Surety Bonds | 10% | |
| Topic 2: Introduction to Commercial Insurance | 10% | |
| Topic 3: Commercial Property Coverages | 15% | - Business Interruption Insurance - Policy Wordings and Clauses |
| Topic 4: Risk Management Principles | 15% | - Selecting Risk Management Techniques - Developing Risk Management Plans - Analyzing Risk Exposures |
| Topic 5: Commercial Liability Coverages | 15% | - General Liability - Errors and Omissions |
| Topic 6: Monitoring and Modifying Risk Plans | 5% | |
| Topic 7: Insuring Contractors & Construction Risks | 15% | - Contractors' Exposures - Builders Risk Insurance |
| Topic 8: Insuring Manufacturers & Distributors | 15% |
C131 Exam: Your Questions, Answered
Recommended completion of C130: Essential Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official IIC exam page before scheduling.
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The official IIC Advanced Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent outline defines 8 domains. The leading three are Insuring Manufacturers & Distributors (15%), Monitoring and Modifying Risk Plans (5%), and Introduction to Commercial Insurance (10%). The full list is in the topics section above, and PracticeVCE's 79 practice questions cover each one.
The C131 exam is a IIC certification exam validating the IIC Advanced Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: CIP, Level 2 Insurance Broker Licence. Candidates of different ages and backgrounds take it to advance their careers in 2026, and PracticeVCE prepares all of them with 79 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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IIC Advanced Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent Sample Questions:
What is a disadvantage of a broker using one-way communication with clients?
- A. Client may not read the communication
- B. Too costly
- C. Time consuming
- D. Lack of generalization for clients
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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The question of whether an employee might convert cash or cheques for her own use would be considered when underwriting which policy coverages?
- A. Liability
- B. Business interruption
- C. Property
- D. Crime
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which exclusion on the contractors' equipment floater applies to loss or damage caused by breaking through ice or sinking in soft ground?
- A. Overloading exclusion
- B. Muskeg exclusion
- C. Sinkhole exclusion
- D. Territory exclusion
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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By conducting online research of a risk's profile and website, and asking about supplies, machinery, and manufacturing process used, which liability exposure of the risk is being assessed?
- A. Premises
- B. Current
- C. Contractual
- D. Professional
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Helen, an agent for a marine insurer, is reviewing the renewal policy of her freight forwarding account. The firm has just expanded its operations to include United States exposure. Helen advises that a modification will be needed on both the current policy term and the renewal policy term. What is her reasoning to perform changes on both terms?
- A. If the firm has a claim in the United States, the insurer may deny coverage.
- B. As the firm did not advise the insurer in advance, the insurer can void coverage for misrepresentation.
- C. As the firm has expanded its area of exposure, a new policy will be required, and the renewal policy must be rescinded.
- D. If the firm is importing and exporting American goods, the brokerage must attach a tariff disclaimer document to the policies.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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