📚 Studying for Your Insurance Exams?
for context, these are the number of times it took for me to pass each exam :
🔘 HI - 1x
🔘 RES5 - 2x
🔘 M9 - 5x
🔘 M9A - 7x
📚 Here are some tips to help you pass with confidence:
✅ Give yourself enough time – Don’t cram. Start early and go through the SCI book thoroughly. Understanding the concepts makes answering questions much easier.
✅ Practice, practice, practice – Attempt mock papers on the SCI portal and your company’s mock papers. The more you practice, the more familiar you’ll get with the question patterns.
✅ Before the paper start, we will be given a piece of paper. I would word vomit on the piece of paper so that it is easier for me to refer and remember.
✅ After each time you fail, quickly go back to the SCI book and highlight the topics that you are unsure / unclear of or do up a cheatsheet on a piece of paper which was what I did
✅ Ask your mentors – If you come across questions you don’t understand, don’t be shy to ask. Your mentors and seniors have gone through the same exams and are always willing to guide you.
💡 Remember, consistency is key. A little study every day goes a long way in making sure you’re fully prepared.
Beyond just practicing mock papers, I found setting a regular study schedule crucial. Instead of cramming, dedicating a short time each day to review chapters from the Singapore College of Insurance (SCI) materials helps reinforce knowledge steadily. Creating quick-reference notes or cheatsheets is a game changer. Before starting exams like M9 or RES5, jotting down formulas or key points on scrap paper boosts recall and calms nerves. When struggling with tricky topics such as Manulife's fair dealing policy, reaching out to mentors or seniors who have cleared these exams provides valuable perspectives and explanations you won’t find in books. In my experience, focusing on understanding concepts thoroughly instead of memorizing blindly makes the exam questions feel more familiar and less intimidating. And tapping into available resources like SCI mock exams and company papers helps you familiarize yourself with question styles and time management. Remember, perseverance matters. Even after failing the M9 and M9A exams multiple times, reviewing where I went wrong and dedicating more time to weak areas led to eventual success. Stay consistent, build confidence early, and tackle your Singapore insurance exams step by step to pass efficiently.
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