Insurance Management – Property and Casualty
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Program Overview
Risk is everywhere! That is why insurance has become an integral part of virtually everything we do in life and business. Roles within the insurance industry are many and varied. Whether you enjoy working with numbers, doing research, solving problems, or working with or helping people, you can find your specialty in insurance and risk management.
Humber’s Insurance Management – Property and Casualty (P&C) graduate certificate program prepares you for a variety of entry-level management career paths in the large and growing property and casualty insurance industry. Learn the fundamentals of the industry and its main functional areas – underwriting, loss adjusting, risk management and agency/brokerage – and gain transferable skills in business communications, computer applications, insurance accounting and metrics, marketing, sales and customer service, project management, and leadership. Employment-focused experiential learning helps you consider a variety of options as you launch your career in this very exciting field.
Courses
At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:
In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.
Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.
Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.
Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.
The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.
International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
| Course code and Name | Delivery Type by Location | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | North | Lakeshore | Downtown | DL/Online |
| Semester 1 | |||||
| IMPG 5001 | Automobile Insurance- Part 1 (C14) | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5002 | Principles and Practices of Insurance (C11) | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5003 | Insurance Against Liability- Part 1 (C13) | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5004 | Insurance Marketing, Sales and Customer Service | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5009 | Insurance Career Development | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5503 | Project Management for Insurance Professionals | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5504 | Insurance Business Management and Leadership | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| Semester 2 | |||||
| IMPG 5000 | Accounting and Metrics for Insurance Professionals | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5501 | Insurance on Property (C12) | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5502 | Essentials of Loss Adjusting (C110) | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5505 | Insurance Technology | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5506 | Underwriting Essentials (C120) | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| IMPG 5507 | Gateway to Commercial Insurance (C70) | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| Semester 3 | |||||
| WORK 5520 | Field Experience - Insurance Management - Property and Casualty | N/A | TBD | N/A | N/A |
Work-Integrated Learning
Get hands-on experience in the industry with a 160-hour (minimum) that will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom. Students initiate the field experience with the aid of faculty, targeting companies in and around the Greater Toronto Area. Field experiences may be completed full time in the third semester.
Humber Advantages
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1. Why insurance?
While on the surface, insurance may not seem as exciting as some other careers, when you get to learn more about it, it can be quite fascinating. Insurance affects everyone's lives as individuals, business and organizations and as a global society. Think of being able to help through situations arising from accidents, cyber-attacks or weather-related issues. There is so much that people who work in insurance can do to help during some of life's most difficult situations.
Watch the video to learn 5 reasons why you should study Insurance Management at Humber. Hear about the industry demand for employees, exciting career opportunities and more about the program and work-integrated learning.
2. Is this Program Right for Me?
Are you someone who
- wants to help people when they need it the most?
- enjoys problem-solving and learning new skills?
- wants to work in a fast-paced, rewarding industry, with countless advancement opportunities?
- has a degree or a college diploma?
- has an educational or professional background in either business, justice studies, kinesiology, marketing, engineering or liberal arts?
If the answer is yes to all of the above, then the industry is looking for candidates exactly like you.
Insurance is about helping people. Your role will be related to either protecting from eventual risk, or helping put lives or businesses back together after they have experienced a claim. Insurance allows the world to run confidently knowing that there will be assistance in the aftermath of a possible catastrophe.
- 94% of those in the industry are proud to work within it.
- 97% of those in the industry feel as though they are making a difference in their role.
3. Is the insurance industry stable?
The insurance industry is so stable that it is often referred to as "recession proof". The industry has been steadily increasing in breadth and in employment opportunities.
4. What if I know nothing about insurance, could I still be successful in the program?
The Insurance Management program will give you the knowledge and skills needed to enter into the insurance industry. As a postgraduate program, it is designed to compliment your skills, experience and prior education. Many students have blended their previous education from different areas such as health care, business, project management, IT, legal and more, to specialize in insurance in these sectors.
5. Do graduates get jobs in insurance?
The insurance industry is in a talent crisis with a large portion of the current workforce deemed to retire in the next 5-10 years. Many of our domestic and international students receive multiple job while still in the program. Often the employment opportunities outnumber the graduates from this program, giving students a choice of where to begin their career.
6. Are there opportunities for advancement?
The insurance industry has multiple opportunities for advancement and branching out into other sectors or specialties. Many organizations recognize promising talent and work toward developing that through career advancement opportunities.
7. What is the starting salary?
The overall compensation package is very attractive and often comes with benefits, stock options, RRSP’s and the possibility of a lucrative salary. The starting salary can range between $45,000 to $55,000 with the average 5 year salary in the six figure range.
8. What types of jobs are available for graduates?
Graduates typically start in roles such as:
- Claims adjusters and advisors
- Jr. account managers
- Underwriting assistants
9. Is insurance just sales?
Insurance is not just about Sales it is about helping people. The skills that will help you round out a career in insurance include
- Customer service
- Numeracy
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical
- Communication
10. What if I am not good at accounting or math?
Working in insurance is not reliant on expert numeracy. Some roles are more mathematically demanding like Actuaries who work with statistics, but for work in Claims, you just need to be comfortable with basic math.
Why Take Insurance at Humber
Humber's one year postgraduate program
- Will help you hone your skills to launch your career quickly.
- Will introduce you to multiple employers (on average students meet over 40+ employers in a span of 8 months).
- Will teach you insurance technology via our partnership with Applied Systems Insurance Technology
- Is supported by award winning faculty who are here to help
- Is recognized by the Insurance Institute of Canada and has seven Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) courses embedded within it, which is considered the designation within the insurance industry (with only three more course and you will have the designation).
- Includes a 160 hour work placement component as part of the curriculum allowing you to try out the industry while also gaining some valuable work experience.
- Has a strategic partnership with the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario who sponsors all students’ brokers’ licenses which will allow our graduates to stand out amongst employers.
- Has deep connections to the industry.
- Offers multiple scholarship opportunities (25+ in total)
Watch the video to hear Gozde Unel's experience in the Insurance Management Program, how she had multiple job offers upon graduation and the role she is in now at one of the largest brokerages in Canada.
Learn from Insurance Industry Professionals
In this program, you'll learn from the best in the industry. Our faculty and instructors are top-of-their field experts with long, successful careers in insurance, and consist of award-winning instructors (recognized by the Insurance Institute of Canada), thought leaders, former CEOs and directors, and more. Most importantly, they are all energized and passionate about training the next generation of insurance professionals.
Expand Your Professional Network
Throughout the school year, you'll have multiple opportunities to speak one-on-one with insurance industry professionals and expand your network. Students get invited to conferences, field trips and job/placement fairs. Companies also come on campus to guest speak and conduct interviews with students. In addition to these events, we host an Insurance Career Day where students get to meet and network with industry professionals, and the Career Summer Placement Fair that is attended by over twenty insurance companies looking to hire graduates.
Alumni Success
Humber’s Insurance Management – Property and Casualty program prepares students for success in the workplace. But don't take our word for it, see what some of our alumni have to say about their experience in this program:
"Within a few months of graduating, I have received my Brokers license and received several job offers from top employers. The IMPC program was instrumental in starting my career in the insurance industry."
- Amanda
"The professors shared their experiences and provided us with advice on how to succeed in this industry. Their enthusiasm and passion encouraged me to not only pursue the IMPC certificate but also to take the Chartered Insurance Professional exams. Employers are impressed by the fact that most of Humber students come out with 7 out of 10 CIP exams. In my case, my employer is very happy to support me with the 3 remaining exams, but having the 7 previous CIP exams was a huge asset when they were considering me for the position."
- Eduardo
"The IMPC program curriculum focuses on the core principles of insurance, as well as beneficial classes such as accounting, career planning, and computer programming. This program maintains a good mix of everything that will help you be successful in entering the industry."
- Erica
Watch the video to hear from Humber's Insurance Management Program alumni and why they chose to study insurance management, reasons for studying at Humber and how they found work in the industry.
The Industry Needs Talent Like You
Companies are currently looking for graduates and young professionals with ambition, innovation, critical-thinking skills and who are engaged and ready to make their mark on this industry. Currently, the industry is in a talent crisis, with 30 percent of the current workforce preparing to retire in the next five years. Companies are looking to significantly grow their workforce over the next ten years - there's never been a better time to get into an Insurance Career!
Watch the video to see how this program prepares you for a variety of great, exciting careers with lots of advancement opportunities and a great reputation for good pay and benefits.
Thank You!
We are grateful to our corporate donors for their generous support of our students.
Your Career
Career opportunities may be found at many property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies, brokers, agencies, specialty underwriting firms, and independent adjusting firms, many of which are positioned in the GTA, as well as across Canada. Choose your area of specialization – underwriting, loss adjusting, risk management or agency/brokerage. Then lean in and go far. The P&C insurance sector is among the largest and most lucrative industries in the country with expanding employment demand due to industry growth and an aging workforce. The program currently has a 95% job placement rate for graduates! Jobs here require specialized higher education levels and often come with an excellent overall compensation package.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)
The program is recognized by the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC). Specific courses of this program may be recognized with the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.
Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO)
The program is recognized by the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) and helps to prepare students to write a modified Level One licensing exam.
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
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Program Availability
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| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | Downtown (IGS) | Open |
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| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | Downtown (IGS) | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | Downtown (IGS) | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
Get Into Insurance Event Video
Watch the video on "Get Into Insurance" event that was held on June 23, 2022.
News Feed
Work Integrated Learning Centre Hosts Successful Insurance and Risk Career Fair
WIL Career Fairs and Networking Events
Thu, April 10, 2025
The Longo Faculty of Business Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre hosted its annual Insurance and Risk Career Fair at Humber’s North Campus.
Humber Polytechnic Earns Third Place at Inaugural National Case Competition
Tue, March 25, 2025
Humber Polytechnic secured third place at the inaugural national student case competition, hosted by Insurance Career Connections.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Inspires Students
Thu, December 12, 2024
The Insurance Management program hosted Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance for an inspiring session on career opportunities in the insurance industry.
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