Registration Checklist - Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) - Ontario's regulator of general insurance brokers"

Registration Checklist

Before you get started, please review this checklist and information guide, so that you know what to expect.

Please note that all applications submitted as of September 13th at 5:00 p.m. will not be processed until after October 1st. Once the licenses are issued, they will have an expiry date of September 30, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Individuals with Insurance Institute exam results will have their applications automatically rejected if their results are less than two weeks old

Failure to submit current employment confirmation form, criminal record verification and official results letter and any additional documentation as required within the application will result in further delays in processing times.
1) Copy of Government Issued ID
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You will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check from your local police department or through Sterlingbackcheck (Please note that we do not accept third party checks). For residents of the United States, please complete an FBI Criminal Record Check
Please ensure that this includes all current and previous names (including any maiden names or aliases), otherwise a new Criminal Record will be required
2) If applicable, copy of insurance broker licenses from other jurisdictions
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3) If you have you confirmed employment with a brokerage please ensure you have the correct address of the brokerage and branch location where you will be working (if applicable).
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4) Please ensure you have the completed Employee Confirmation Letter signed by Principal Broker or Deputy Principal broker at the brokerage you are employed with. Please ensure this form is dated within 10 days of submitting your application. Please ensure that your legal name is on the Employment Confirmation letter

NOTE: You may need Adobe Acrobat to fill in this form. If you do not have it, download it for free here
Completed & Signed?
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5) If you will have employment in addition to that of an insurance broker:

a. complete the appropriate Secondary Business Exemption Form

and

b. obtain support from your Principal Broker for your other employment.
Please note that if you do not complete this information as part of the application, this may delay your application.
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6) If you have had a previous bankruptcy, please ensure you have copies of the following:

brief explanation why you were in a position to claim bankruptcy

Consumer proposal or plan of arrangement

Copy of your most recent Statement of Affairs
Copy of discharge
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7) If you are currently or previously were subject to legal proceedings, a court order, or judgement, please ensure you have copies of Court Documents, Judgement or Court Order
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8) We highly recommend you review our User Guide to fully understand payment options available to you or your brokerage.