The General Insurance Agents Licensing Rules require an Auto Only Broker and a Level I Licensee to operate under the supervision of a Level II or Level III agent.

Auto Only and Level I agents who have been continuously licensed and employed for a period of no less than one full year, require on-site supervision, but off-site supervision may be acceptable provided that safeguards are in place. These safeguards include continuous accessibility to the Level II or Level III licensed supervisor by a satisfactory means of communication such as telephone or email.

Note that this off-site supervision is permitted while the Auto Only or Level I agent is transacting automobile insurance only. For example, if a Level I agent is transacting property insurance, on-site supervision is required.

The onus remains with the designated representative to ensure proper supervision of the Auto Only and Level I agent. Substantiation that this supervision existed and was sufficient to ensure public safety could be required.

If you have any questions, please contact the Insurance Council of Manitoba at (204) 988-6800 or by email at contactus@icm.mb.ca.