LLQP Life Insurance FAQ — Licensing, Exam Structure, and Prep

Is LLQP required to sell life insurance in Canada?

In many provinces/territories, completing LLQP and passing the relevant exam(s) is part of the licensing pathway for life insurance. Requirements vary—confirm with your provincial/territorial regulator.

Examples (official regulator guidance):

• Insurance Council of British Columbia: https://www.insurancecouncilofbc.com/llqp/
• Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan (life insurance licensing): https://www.skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/life-insurance/

What does the Life Insurance module focus on?

Four competencies:

1. assess needs and situation
2. analyze product options
3. implement a recommendation
4. provide customer service over the coverage lifecycle

Is the CSI LLQP Insurance Course exam the same as the provincial licensing exam?

No. The CSI LLQP Insurance Course exam/credits page describes CSI’s course assessments (for example, a 100‑question / 3‑hour proctored exam). Provincial licensing exams are typically separate modular exams administered under your regulator’s rules by an approved exam provider.

Source: https://www.csi.ca/en/learning/courses/llqp/exam-credits

How many questions and how long is the Life Insurance licensing exam?

It depends on province/exam provider. As an official example, BC’s Harmonized LLQP guide states that each exam module is 75 minutes, and the Life Insurance module contains 35 questions (scored out of 30 points, with 5 pilot/unscored questions). BC also states a passing mark of 60% or higher.

Sources: https://www.insurancecouncilofbc.com/Website/media/Shared/LLQP/Documents/LLQP-Examinee-Information-Guide.pdf and https://www.insurancecouncilofbc.com/Website/media/Shared/LLQP/Documents/LLQP-Examination-Administration-Policy.pdf

Does LLQP look the same in every province?

The LLQP curriculum is harmonized, but what can differ by jurisdiction/provider includes:

• how you register and who administers the exam
• fees, rescheduling and retake rules
• which modules you must pass for a specific licence type
• which Ethics & Professional Practice version you take (Common Law vs Civil Code)
• whether remote proctoring is offered

How long should I study?

CSI estimates 100–145 hours for its LLQP Insurance Course (a useful baseline reference). Your time depends on background and how many LLQP modules you’re taking for your province/licence type.

What’s the fastest way to improve?

• Use the Syllabus as a checklist.
• Do daily drills and keep a miss log.
• Re-test the same weak topic within 2–3 days.

✅ Next: open the Study Plan or start a drill via Practice.