Exam Information

EXAM LENGTH

  • 3 Hours

EXAM FORMAT

  • 20 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 6 Long Answers (60 Marks)
  • 10 Form Recognition Questions (20 Marks)

PASSING GRADE

  • 75%
  • Must obtain a minimum of 60% in each section

ELIGIBILITY

  • RIBO 1 License

NEW PROCESS BEGINNING MAY 2021
Exam candidates no longer need to apply to RIBO prior to writing their exam. RIBO applications can now be completed after successfully passing your exam.

  1. Choose your exam type, date and location.
  2. Register to write your exam through IBAO.
  3. Upon receiving a passing grade, register your license through RIBO.

Click here for our policy on cancellations, transfers, no shows, ineligibility and accommodation.

Registration

  • In Your Brokerage

     

    IN YOUR BROKERAGE
    Write your exam from the comfort of your brokerage office. This opportunity is for current brokerage staff only. Exams are overseen by a proctor who coordinates on-site at your office.

    Proctor Requirement
    A proctor must be secured for this exam option. IBAO will provide proctor training prior to the exam date, but it’s the exam taker’s responsibility to secure a proctor following these eligibility requirements (proctors will be contacted prior to the exam date for validation, training and confirmation)

    • Must not have their RIBO license
    • Must not be a friend or relative of the exam candidate
    • Must not work for the same insurance brokerage as the exam candidate

    To register, sign in using your IBAO Member ID. If you don’t have a Member ID, ask your hiring manager to have you added to their IBAO employee roster.

     

    February 18

    9:00AM - 9:30AM

    Register By February 8

    $250

    REGISTER

    March 18

    9:00AM - 9:30AM

    Register By March 8

    $250

    REGISTER
  • Group Sitting

     

    GROUP SITTING
    For groups of individuals looking to write their exam together in a designated location (i.e. a brokerage office) we offer all exam types in scheduled group sittings. This option has a 5–person minimum and must be registered 4 weeks prior to the scheduled exam date.

    Proctor Requirement
    A proctor must be secured for this exam option. IBAO will provide proctor training prior to the exam date, but it’s the exam taker’s responsibility to secure a proctor following these eligibility requirements (proctors will be contacted prior to the exam date for validation, training and confirmation).

    • Must not have their RIBO license
    • Must not be a friend or relative of the exam candidate
    • Must not work for the same insurance brokerage as the exam candidate

    Requests can be booked by filling out this form. After receiving the form, an IBAO representative will be in touch with you within 2 business days to coordinate more details.

     

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