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Commercial property insurance protects businesses against loss. With commercial property insurance, losing a major piece of property won’t mean the end of the business—protecting commerce as well as jobs. As a commercial lines agent selling property insurance, you play a major role in helping companies protect their assets—and the economy as a whole. -
Flooding is the nation's #1 natural disaster. In just the past 10 years (1996-2005), annual flood losses in the United States averaged $2.4 billion per year.
To practice ethically in today’s insurance market, you need more than good intentions. You need the specific tools and knowledge necessary to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas with integrity—and in full compliance with regulations set forth by the industry and the government. This course satisfies ethics continuing education requirements for Life and Health as well as Property / Casualty agents and producers in most states (some states still require the ethics course to be taken in a classroom).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As an insurance agent selling homeowners insurance in the state of California, you play a vital role in protecting the residents of our state from the financial fall-out that results from the loss of a home. California is home to almost 38 million people—and with its beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches, stunning mountain landscapes, and excellent quality of life, it’s no wonder so many choose to live here. But there are some drawbacks to living in the Sunshine State—chief among them, natural disasters.
Accordingly, the course provides information concerning the rules applicable to the ability of a group health plan or a health insurer offering group or individual health insurance coverage to exclude coverage for pre-existing conditions and the effective dates of such rules. In addition, the course discusses the rules governing the ability of a group health plan or a health insurer offering group or individual health insurance coverage to impose dollar limits on essential health benefits. The limited ability of a group health plan or health insurer offering group or individual health insurance coverage to rescind such coverage is also addressed.
Commercial property insurance protects businesses against loss. With commercial property insurance, losing a major piece of property won’t mean the end of the business—protecting commerce as well as jobs. As a commercial lines agent selling property insurance, you play a major role in helping companies protect their assets—and the economy as a whole.
As an insurance agent selling commercial casualty insurance, you help companies protect themselves from legal liability for losses caused by injury or damage to the property of others. You help companies protect their assets in the case of unfortunate accidents—and ensure there’s enough money to pay lawful claims. Casualty insurance is an important part of commercial lines insurance—and this course will give you an in-depth understanding of how it works.
This comprehensive course delves into the intricacies of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage, offering insurance agents invaluable insights to bolster their expertise in flood insurance. From understanding the mechanics of NFIP coverage to navigating eligibility rules and underwriting tips, this course equips agents with the knowledge necessary to provide top-notch service to clients. Agents will explore crucial topics such as waiting periods, lowest floor guidelines, and evidence of insurance, gaining a deep understanding of NFIP policies and procedures.
To practice ethically in today’s insurance market, you need more than good intentions. You need the specific tools and knowledge necessary to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas with integrity—and in full compliance with regulations set forth by the industry and the government. This course satisfies ethics continuing education requirements for Life and Health as well as Property / Casualty agents and producers in most states (some states still require the ethics course to be taken in a classroom).
Ethics for the Insurance Practitioner examines the nature and scope of ethics, as the foundation of integrity and honesty, and its relationship to compliance in the insurance practice. It considers the tools and practices used in the sale of insurance, and it applies the principles of ethics and compliance to them. The nature and consequences of misleading sales practices are discussed.
Estate Tax Planning examines the various aspects of planning for the estate tax liability. The course begins with a discussion of the genesis of estate taxation in English common law and continues with an examination of the estate and its administration. The text serves as an introduction to the issues of estate settlement and includes a discussion of the probate estate and the federal gross estate.
No matter what type of insurance you sell, understanding the policy’s terms, conditions, and exclusions allows you to give more insightful advice to your clients—and become a valuable resource to both business and individual customers. You are not required to discuss every possible situation which might arise and whether that situation would be covered under the policy, but you must inform clients when the policy does not cover a particular risk about which they asked. In this course, you’ll review some of the basic components of four common insurance policies: auto insurance, homeowners insurance, personal umbrella insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
Whether it’s to complete customer deliveries, transport employees, or perform essential functions out of the office, every business needs a vehicle. And that means most companies need auto insurance. The commercial auto policy is designed to protect against risks encountered by business vehicles—and it can cover everything from the boss’s company car to a fleet of delivery trucks.
Since the economic crisis, the insurance agency faces more stringent regulatory scrutiny—and insurance companies are expected to comply with AML and OFAC regulations. Money laundering allows criminals to hide their profits from illegal activities by making legal purchases and transactions. Globally, worldwide money laundering activities add up to over $1 trillion per year—encouraging corruption, distorting economic data, aggravating social problems, and allowing criminals and terrorists to finance their activities.
As an insurance agent selling commercial casualty insurance, you need to have some knowledge of the risk management process in order to provide the appropriate insurance coverage and/or offer alternative solutions. This additional knowledge brings value to the table. The typical risk management process includes identifying risk, performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and incorporating risk control techniques.
This course provides an in-depth analysis of Medicare-related fraud and abuse within the context of the healthcare and insurance industries. The course meticulously examines the intricacies of Medicare's regulatory framework, including laws like the False Claims Act and the Stark Law, and explores case studies such as U.S.
Everybody needs health insurance—but it’s not exactly easy to buy. In addition to the expense, it’s not easy to choose from the maze of options presented to consumers—from private insurance to government programs, from indemnity plans to PPO’s and HMO’s. As a Life and Health producer, you provide a valuable service in helping your corporate and individual customers navigate the wide range of options to find a solution that’s both appropriate and affordable.
Accidents and injuries are difficult to predict—and damage awards can be astronomical. Because of this, general liability insurance is perhaps the most important line of commercial insurance a business can purchase. It protects your business clients from multi-million dollar judgments that could seriously disrupt, if not completely bankrupt, company operations.


