Fundamentals of Insurance (FOI)
EXAM PREPARATION
Online | Classroom | On Location
The Fundamentals of Insurance (FOI) program is the official pre-licensing program administered through IBAC and provincial broker associations.
ITAC offers independent preparation courses designed to help students successfully complete the FOI exam and meet licensing requirements.
ITAC has been providing exam preparation support for over 28 years, assisting students in understanding the material and preparing for their exams.
Three Training Options
Choose the format that works best for you
Training Options
Insurance Fundamentals / General Licensing Course
Online Training
ITAC Unique Web-base Education
- Course content explained in simple, practical terms
- Includes assignments, quizzes, videos, and over 700 practice exam questions
- Access to one-on-one support and live webinars
- Designed to support exam readiness
$800
Classroom Training
ITAC Training Center
- Classes held at ITAC training center, 250 Brownlow Ave., Dartmouth, NS
- Pre-course online portion required
- Includes ITAC assignments, practice exams, and workbook
- Minimum numbers required
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Off-Site Training
Team Building Environment
- Available at client locations
- Ideal for brokerage teams
- Customized group training available
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Note: Course fees do not include the official IBAC textbook/manual, study guide, or examination fees. Students are required to purchase official materials separately and register for examinations through the appropriate licensing body.
Disclaimer
ITAC provides independent exam preparation courses and is not affiliated with or endorsed by IBAC. CAIB® is a registered trademark of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. The FOI program is administered by IBAC through provincial broker associations.
GENERAL LICENSING
Program Outline
ONLINE: on your time & at your own pace
WEBINAR: Live instructions and recorded
SEMINARS: At our location & off-site training available
Instructors
Suzanne MacLellan, FCIP, CRM, LLQP
Suzanne owns and manages Insurance Training and Consulting (ITAC) Inc. She has been in the industry since 1983. Prior to joining ITAC in October of 1998, Suzanne was the Training Consultant for Royal & SunAlliance. Suzanne has her Associateship and Fellowship from the Insurance Institute of Canada, as well as a Certificate of Risk Management from the Society of Risk Managers. Suzanne also has her LLQP designation and is working towards her CFP.
In 2007, Suzanne acquired ownership of Founders Insurance Group Inc. She became the President/CEO in 2012. Founders Insurance has been providing insurance service solutions to clients since 1982 and has four offices located throughout Nova Scotia. Founders specialize in Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Commercial Property & Liability Insurance, and Life, Health, and Travel Insurance.
Catherine Bermundo, B.Comm., A.I.T., CAIB, LLQP
Cathy joined ITAC Inc. in 2006, assisting ITAC in developing online tools to enhance the learning experience of our students. Prior to joining ITAC, Cathy worked as a consultant in business and information technology for over six years. Since joining ITAC, Cathy has added the CAIB & LLQP insurance designations to her other credentials, including a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University, diploma in Early Childhood Education, diploma in Applied Information Technology and Digital Publishing. In 2008, Cathy joined Founders Insurance Group Inc, first working in IT/Operations and onto personal service and currently holds a position in the commercial service department.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
I highly recommend ITAC for anyone training for general insurance. I breezed through the exam because of the way ITAC had broken down each chapter and compiled videos for refresh. Cathy was always an email away and I felt 100% supported and wanted to share in my success. I passed on the first try because of this course.
Thank you Cathy and ITAC.
Maggie Aveve Myatt
General Insurance
I just wanted to take the time to let you know that these past few weeks have been quite the educational experience, in a good way, with all the technology and the learning from a computer screen, sometimes we think that it’s not as good as in a real classroom. I have to say I have been really enjoying the chapters, and the help along the way from you and Cathy has been tremendous.
You can tell you love your job and want your students to succeed.
Thank you again,
Trisia Doiron
ITAC Educational Experience
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