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HIPAA: The Significant Provisions examines the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It begins with a consideration of the genesis of its provisions in the National Uniform Billing Committee and in earlier attempts to impose healthcare reform. The course discusses the changes made in both group health insurance plans and individual health insurance plans with respect to the imposition of pre-existing conditions exclusions and the insurer’s ability to decline to offer coverage. -
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 classroom equivalent 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. -
Welcome to a Continuing Education Course about life insurance underwriting. This course is designed to provide learners with comprehensive information about individual life insurance policy provisions and the life insurance underwriting process. Because the life insurance policy, once issued, represents a major commitment on the part of the life insurance company, a very careful process must be followed before that contract is issued. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Workers’ compensation insurance is good for both employees and employers. It protects employees from loss of wages in case of on-the-job injury; and it can also protect employers from potentially debilitating lawsuits. Most states require companies to carry workers’ comp, and state laws dictate the details of policies.


