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Individual Retirement Accounts examines the rules governing traditional and Roth IRAs, Education IRAs (now called Coverdell Education Savings Accounts), simplified employee pensions and SIMPLEs. With respect to traditional IRAs, the course considers the issues of eligibility, contribution limits and investment vehicles. Tax treatment of traditional IRA funds is discussed, including the treatment of contributions, accumulations, transfers and distributions. -
Insurance protects individuals and businesses from the financial consequences of a major event—such as an accident, a natural disaster, a health problem, or the death of a wage earner. Without insurance, a single unexpected event could wipe out everything a person or organization has built—leading to bankruptcy, foreclosure, and financial disaster. This course gives a comprehensive overview of the insurance industry as a whole—with an in-depth look at Life and Health as well as Property and Casualty lines of insurance. -
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the complexities surrounding life insurance policies, claims processes, and associated legal and financial considerations. It delves into topics such as insurable interest, misrepresentation in applications, settlement options, accelerated benefits, and tax implications, equipping participants with the knowledge to navigate and manage life insurance claims effectively. By addressing key scenarios like beneficiary disputes, fraud detection, and estate tax inclusion, the course fosters a deeper understanding of how life insurance operates within broader legal and economic frameworks. -
Life insurance provides a valuable safety net to millions of families throughout the US—protecting them from financial disaster in the event of the loss of a loved one. As a Life and Health insurance producer, you give your insureds the peace of mind that comes with knowing their families will be protected in the event of tragedy. This course gives you in-depth information about life insurance—how it works, typical policy provisions, and laws and regulations affecting its sale and operation. -
Together, life and health insurance are a huge part of the insurance industry as a whole—and a key part of our society’s safety net. As an insurance agent, you’ll sell life and health insurance to businesses large and small as well as individuals. Life and health insurance sales can be highly rewarding—and profitable. -
This course provides an in-depth examination of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) impact on Medicare and Medicaid, focusing on reforms and policy adjustments aimed at improving efficiency and quality in healthcare. It covers the key changes in Medicare, including payment adjustments linked to quality outcomes, as well as modifications to Medicaid aimed at expanding access and enhancing service delivery. The course also includes essential legal and procedural updates that affect healthcare professionals working within the Medicare and Medicaid frameworks, particularly in areas such as hospital value-based purchasing and physician reporting systems. -
When a home, car, or other valuable property is damaged or lost, it can have a devastating impact on the owner. Personal lines insurance provides individuals with an important safety net against such loss. As a personal lines agent, you’ll help people protect themselves financially against accidents, theft, natural disasters, and other events that can have serious financial consequences. -
Here's a course with an in depth look at what pet insurance is, how it works, and why it might be a worthwhile investment for pet owners. We also take a look at the NAIC Model Pet Insurance Act and California regulations for a more formal approach other states might adopt. Pet insurance is an essential tool for responsible pet ownership. -
Property and casualty insurance safeguards personal and business property from damage, destruction—and litigation. It’s a crucial element of our society today—and plays a key role in protecting individuals and companies from financial disaster due to unexpected damage to expensive property. This course in Property and Casualty insurance gives you a thorough overview of how P&C insurance works. -
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the foundational elements of BOPs, a pivotal insurance product for small to medium-sized enterprises. Participants will gain insights into property and liability coverages, eligibility criteria, underwriting considerations, and endorsements tailored to various business needs. The course also delves into critical aspects such as policy forms, property exclusions, additional coverages, and rating methodologies, empowering insurance professionals to assess and address client-specific risks effectively. -
Standard personal lines insurance is supposed to protect owners of homes, automobiles, watercraft, and other assets in case of loss or costly damage. But the standard liability policy is sometimes not enough coverage—leaving insureds exposed to serious risk. That’s where an umbrella policy comes in—it provides excess liability coverage to cover large losses and risks excluded by standard policies. -
Without commercial insurance, big business couldn’t exist. Commercial insurance acts as an economic lubricant, allowing businesses to recover from losses that would ordinarily bankrupt them. As a commercial lines agent specializing in Property and Casualty insurance, you help businesses safeguard their assets—and preserve their operations in the case of a major setback.

