How to Become an Insurance Adjuster/agent in Saskatchewan
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan to work as an insurance adjuster/agent in Saskatchewan or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“If you have completed the education requirements and have obtained employment or a contract with an insurance company, you must be licensed to legally conduct insurance activities in Saskatchewan.”
From skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 7 steps, listed one-time fees $125
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan
Your roadmap
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Review the educational and experience requirements for either the General Council or the Life Council.
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“Review licence requirements including educational and experience requirements for either *General* Council or *Life* Council.”
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Complete a Criminal Record Check.
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Submit a licence application with proof of education and experience, supporting documentation, the Criminal Record Check and the application fee.
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“Submit a licence application, including: - Proof of completion of the required education and experience requirements - Supporting documentation - Criminal Record Check (Check out Security Clearance below) - Application Fee”
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The Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan review the application and materials to decide whether a licence may be issued or further inquiry is needed.
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“The Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan will then review the online application and supporting materials provided in accordance to the licensing criteria established under *The Insurance Act*, *the Regulations*, and Council Bylaws to determine whether a licence may be issued or if further inquiry or investigation is required.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 7 done
- Listed one-time fees: $125
- 6 steps without a listed fee
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Visit the website, click Register an Account, choose Individual, and complete the Multi-Factor Authentication process.
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“Click Register an Account and choose Individual - Complete the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) process.”
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Once registered, select Start Application and choose the Adjuster Application.
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“Once registered, select Start Application and choose the Adjuster Application.”
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Attach a copy of your home jurisdiction licence to the application.
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“Attach a copy of your home jurisdiction licence.”
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Upload a criminal record check completed within the last 6 months if you have one; if not, the requirement is temporarily waived until your annual return date.
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“If you have a criminal record check completed within the last 6 months, upload it. - If you do not have a criminal record check, this requirement will be temporarily waived. If you continue with your licence, you will need to provide a criminal record check at your annual return date (1 year from licence issuance).”
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Upload a Word document in the Criminal Record Check section stating that you are applying as a CAT Adjuster Licence.
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“Upload a Word document in the Criminal Record Check section stating: *“You are applying as a CAT Adjuster Licence”*.”
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Provide a recommender who is licensed in Saskatchewan as an Adjusting Firm.
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“Provide a recommender who is licensed in Saskatchewan as an Adjusting Firm.”
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Pay the $125 licence fee online by MasterCard, Visa or American Express.
- CAT licence fee: $125
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“Pay the $125 licence fee online by MasterCard, Visa or American Express.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/catastrophe-adjusters-cat
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“Pay the $125 licence fee online by MasterCard, Visa or American Express.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/catastrophe-adjusters-cat - CAT licence fee: $125
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $125
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $125 | 100% |
| One-time total | $125 | 100% |
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“If you are applying for an insurance licence for the first time, you will need to meet the qualifications and requirements for the specific licence you are applying, for these are outlined at 7-3 of the General and Life Bylaws.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Electronic copies of Insurance Register administration fee: $250 (for electronic copies of the Insurance Register)
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“An administration fee of $250 will be charged for electronic copies of the Insurance Register.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/life-insurance
Requirements
Education
A Level 1 Adjuster applicant must successfully complete the General Insurance Council Bylaw examination plus one of the listed courses, examinations, licensing programs or qualifying experience options.
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“An individual applying for a Level 1 licence must successfully complete the General Insurance Council Bylaw examination plus ONE of:”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/general-insurance
Experience
As another option for a Level 1 Adjuster licence, an applicant may qualify with experience as a general claims adjuster in an insurance company, general agent or adjusting company for no less than one year within the past three years.
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“experience as a general claims adjuster in an insurance company, general agent or adjusting company for no less than one year within the past three years.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/general-insurance
Police check
Applicants must complete a Criminal Record Check as part of the licence application.
Insurance
Persons applying for a licence must provide proof of having met the financial security requirement (errors and omissions insurance and/or bond).
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“(b) proof of having met the financial security requirement (errors and omissions insurance and/or bond), pursuant to sections 5-10 or 5-23 of the regulations;”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/life-insurance
Residency
An individual applying for a Hail only licence must, if a resident of Saskatchewan, successfully complete the Hail Agent Qualification examination.
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“if a resident of Saskatchewan, successfully complete the Hail Agent Qualification examination.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/general-insurance
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state whether an adjuster licensed in another Canadian province or territory can register without retaking an entry-to-practice exam or assessment. Source
“Attach a copy of your home jurisdiction licence.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/catastrophe-adjusters-cat
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan
Exams
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General Insurance Council Bylaw examination
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“An individual applying for a Level 1 licence must successfully complete the General Insurance Council Bylaw examination plus ONE of:”
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GICS Adjuster Qualifying examination
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Hail Agent Qualification examination
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“if a resident of Saskatchewan, successfully complete the Hail Agent Qualification examination.”
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Hail Adjuster exam
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“Hail Adjuster exam: 1.5 hours | Hail Agent exam: 1 hour”
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Hail Agent exam
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“Hail Adjuster exam: 1.5 hours | Hail Agent exam: 1 hour”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/crop-hail-insurance/crop-hail-exams
Language tests
No minimum test score stated by the regulator Check with Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan
Exemptions: The pages do not state any language test exemptions. Source
“If you are applying for an insurance licence for the first time, you will need to meet the qualifications and requirements for the specific licence you are applying, for these are outlined at 7-3 of the General and Life Bylaws.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed
Canadian experience
The pages do not state any Canadian experience requirement. Source
“If you are applying for an insurance licence for the first time, you will need to meet the qualifications and requirements for the specific licence you are applying, for these are outlined at 7-3 of the General and Life Bylaws.”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed
Supervised practice
Not required
The pages do not state a supervised practice requirement for adjusters. Source
“A Level 1 licensee shall not: 1. sign any reports or correspondence unless co-signed by a Level 2 or Level 3 licensee;”
skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/general-insurance
Demand and pay
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Insurance adjusters/agents in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- ICS - Getting Licensed skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed · fetched October 10, 2026
- ICS - Catastrophe Adjusters (CAT) skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/catastrophe-adjusters-cat · fetched October 10, 2026
- ICS - General Insurance skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/general-insurance · fetched October 10, 2026
- ICS - Life Insurance skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/life-insurance · fetched October 10, 2026
- ICS - Crop Hail Exams skcouncil.sk.ca/getting-licensed/crop-hail-insurance/crop-hail-exams · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an insurance adjuster/agent in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Registration with Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan is required to practise in Saskatchewan.
Which exams are required?
General Insurance Council Bylaw examination, GICS Adjuster Qualifying examination, Hail Agent Qualification examination, Hail Adjuster exam, Hail Agent exam.
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