IBAM Online Exams

IBAM is pleased to now offer students to write their CAIB or Fundamentals of Insurance (FOI) exam online through our new exam provider Captus Press.

Below the steps to “Register for an Online Exam”, you’ll find a list of dates to attempt an Online Exam at the IBAM Office as well as an FAQ section. For any additional questions not addressed regarding online exams, please contact the IBAM office.

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Register for an Online Exam

Step 1

Students MUST still register for their course through ibam.mb.ca. If you are registering for CAIB, select your future exam date and, if you decide to write online before your paper exam date, your registration will be changed. (All CAIB students will be given notice before their paper exam is ordered – failure to choose online before this notice is given will require students to write the paper exam or pay a rewrite fee.)

Step 2

When a student is ready to write their exam online, they will register through Captus Press website: LINK. Payment by credit card is highly recommended for ease (you can either enter information or have a manager call in with the number) but cheques made out to Captus Press are accepted; however, due to the delay to process a cheque, students must give 2 weeks before they plan to write their exam.

Step 3

Once registered, students must email katrinahueging@ibam.mb.ca to inform her when you are writing your exam. If writing at the IBAM office, let us know your desired exam date and we will confirm if there is available space. If writing away from IBAM with your own Proctor, you will need to submit your completed Proctor Nomination Form for approval before your exam can be written. Please refer to the Proctor Nomination Form above for additional Proctor guidelines.

Step 4

Once IBAM approves your exam date/time/proctor, and Captus Press processes your payment, an email will be sent to the student with exam login codes. Proctors will also receive an email with their proctor codes. Please note: These codes are only valid for the date and time that the student has been approved to write.

Step 5

The student writes their online exam (3.5 hours for CAIB and 3 hours for FOI).

Step 6

Students writing Fundamentals of Insurance will know their final mark upon completion of the exam. Confirmation will also be sent by email within one week by IBAM. Students writing CAIB will be informed by IBAM via email their final mark once the exam processed. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your exam to be marked.

At any time, students may contact Captus Press with questions regarding login or proctor codes, registration process, or technical difficulties. Support is available from 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday. Call 1-866-348-7888 or email support@captus.com.

IBAM Office Exam Dates

All exams are scheduled from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Limited seats available.

January 11, 2021
February 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
April 12, 2021
May 10, 2021
June 14, 2021
July 12, 2021
August 9, 2021
September 13, 2021

Online Exams Frequently Asked Questions

What is an online exam?

An online exam is an exam you take on the computer. Instead of writing the answers on paper, you will type and submit them online.

Has the structure of the CAIB or Fundamentals of Insurance exams changed?

No, the structure remains the exact same. For CAIB, definitions, multiple-choice, and short answer questions. For Fundamentals of Insurance, all questions are multiple-choice. It will look exactly like the paper exam, only online.

Is the exam now open book?

No, it is not an open book exam.

I struggle with exams and I have never taken an online exam, which makes me even more nervous.

The online platform designed by Captus Press has been in place for over 10 years and used by hundreds of students just like you who are challenging their CAIB / FOI exam. It is user friendly and the instructions are clear and precise. There is a toll-free number provided to students in case there are technical difficulties. IBAM is also going to continue offering paper exam writes for those students who do not wish to write online.

When are the online exam dates?

There are no longer specific exam dates. Instead of IBAM telling students when they can write, students will decide their exam date. The only exception will be students who do not have a Proctor and wish to write at the IBAM office as we limit availability. Please see our schedule for the dates you are able to book with us.

Written exams were held from 9:00am-12:30pm, does this remain the same?

No, students now determine when they would like to write. Students can choose anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday if writing away from the IBAM office.

Does the time frame change?

No, you still have 3.5 hours to write your CAIB exam and 3 hours to write your Fundamentals exam.

Can I still take a written exam on paper?

Yes – For now, IBAM will still be offering paper CAIB exams on the 5 pre-set write days per year (Feb, May, Jul, Sep and Dec) and Fundamentals of Insurance monthly.

Who can proctor my exam?

Per the Insurance Council of Manitoba guidelines, approved proctors include Government Administrators, Professional Invigilators (Teachers / Representatives from College or University) or Business / Medical Professionals. Insurance brokers, coworkers, family and friends are not permitted to be a proctor. A completed Proctor Nomination Form must be submitted for approval to IBAM before your Online Exam Registration will be approved.

When can I expect my exam mark?

With the Fundamentals of Insurance being a multiple-choice exam, you will see your results once you submit your exam. For CAIB, please give 2-3 weeks for your exam to be marked. All students will be emailed by IBAM their exam results within one week of the mark being received.

Can I defer my online exam once I have booked it?

Since students now chose their own date, we are not accepting deferrals. The exception is an emergency.

How do I pay for the online exam?

You pay directly when you register for the exam. You can choose to pay by credit card or invoice. If you choose a credit card you can either enter the number or have someone call in the number. Please Note: You must call Captus Press, they aren’t going to phone you for the number. If you choose the invoice, the cheque must be received and processed before you can write. If payment is not received before your exam date, you aren’t permitted to write.

IBAM Online Exams