SCI Basic Insurance Concepts and Principles (BCP) — Information & Free Practice
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About SCI Basic Insurance Concepts and Principles (BCP)
SCI Basic Insurance Concepts and Principles (BCP) · SG
Key exam facts
- Provider
- Singapore College of Insurance (SCI), the examination provider and administrator.
- Format
- English-medium Computer Screen Examination (CSE); closed book; multiple-choice questions.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 40.
- Time limit
- 45 minutes for BCP.
- Passing score
- 70%. One mark for each correct answer; no marks awarded or deducted for wrong or blank answers.
- Exam fee
- Per attempt, inclusive of prevailing GST: S$49.05 for Monday–Friday 9.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. sessions; S$54.50 after 5.00 p.m. Weekend 9.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. sessions, when available, use the after-5.00-p.m. rate. Revised fees apply to registrations submitted on or after 1 August 2026, regardless of examination date. The separate S$10.90 registration fee applies to PGI/ComGI/HI, not BCP.
Topics covered
The Insurance And Reinsurance Market
The Regulatory Landscape & Industry Frameworks
Risks & Insurance
Principles Of Insurance
Law Of Contract And Agency
Insurance Documents
Claims
Reinsurance And Co-Insurance
Ethics, Professionalism, Data Protection And Cyber Hygiene
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
English-medium Computer Screen Examination (CSE); closed book; multiple-choice questions.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 40.
How long is the exam?
45 minutes for BCP.
What is the passing score?
70%. One mark for each correct answer; no marks awarded or deducted for wrong or blank answers.
How much does the exam cost?
Per attempt, inclusive of prevailing GST: S$49.05 for Monday–Friday 9.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. sessions; S$54.50 after 5.00 p.m. Weekend 9.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. sessions, when available, use the after-5.00-p.m. rate. Revised fees apply to registrations submitted on or after 1 August 2026, regardless of examination date. The separate S$10.90 registration fee applies to PGI/ComGI/HI, not BCP.
Official sources and references
- SCI Certification in General Insurance
Contents — BCP
- SCI Important Notice: Release of New Versions of Study Texts
p. 1, BCP row
- SCI Important Notice: Release of New Versions of Study Texts
p. 1, BCP row, Effective Date for Examination Based on New Version
- SCI Certification in General Insurance
Structure & Format — BCP
- SCI Certification in General Insurance
Duration — BCP
- SCI Certification in General Insurance
Minimum Passing Grade & Result Slip
- SCI Certification in General Insurance
Minimum Passing Grade & Result Slip — marking rule
- SCI Certification in General Insurance
Examination Mode
- SCI Certification in General Insurance
Exam Fees — BCP row
- SCI Certification in General Insurance
Exam Fees — Note
- SCI Revision of Examination Fees with Effect from 1 August 2026
p. 1, applicability paragraph
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