Hi there
1. Personally, I think Paper 2a is the most difficult. But if you wanna start a career in insurance, Paper 1 and 2b are basics, if you wanna sell investment linked products as well, need to take 2c as well. Paper 5 is for those who wanna participate in MPF as well. Difficulty of each paper ma, that's very subjective. I think all are not difficult really.
2. Depends on your study habit. I am those who "grap Budda's leg last minute". so didn't use much time to study. I went to revision classes organized by my company (usually several hours on each paper), then studied and did past papers for half day or 1 day for each paper. passed at one go. some colleagues who are not exam type of person need to study longer.
3. Not sure what you've studied in your degree. but since I didn't have any background on insurance at U but still could pass all at one go, guess it shouldn't be a problem for you.
4. I don't know where to get pass papers online but I know our company does have pass papers for candidates who are interested to join us. Do you wanna enrol to our classes, it's free of charge and there's no obligation for joining us. if you're interested, please send me a mail at
[email protected] and I'll arrange it for you.
Teresa (Manulife)