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Colorado 24 Hour L&H and P&C Package - Insurance Continuing Ed Courses

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION:

Ethics for Insurance Professionals Basic (3 hours Ethics)

Principles of Insurance (15 hours L&H/P&C)

Flood Insurance (3 hours P&C)

Medicare (3 hours L&H)

Colorado Ethics for Insurance Professionals Advanced

APPROVAL NUMBER :

E42057-LP42058

Ethics / P&C / L&H

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In this course we do not intend to create a complex, philosophical, intellectual debate on current ethical considerations. Rather, we will present a practical discussion of business ethics with specific examples taken from the insurance industry. The course addresses the complexities of ethical decision making in today's insurance environment. It suggests ways for insurance producers to establish ethics in the work place and thereby take a step toward reducing the possibility of questionable practices and wrongdoing.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn the basic concepts of ethics.

Learn about professionalism and ethical standards.

Learn to differentiate between ethics and values.

Define what is meant by conflict of interest.

Define the steps involved in ethical decision making

Learn the intricacies of the insurance product

Understand the responsibilities if an insurance professional

Learn about the disclosures involved in policy illustrations

Understand the standards of consumer protection in the insurance industry

Understand the various regulations of insurance trade practices

TOPICS COVERED:

Introduction

LESSON 1: Introduction

LESSON 2 : Role of Ethics

LESSON 3: Ethics Vs. Values

LESSON 4: Resolving Ethical Dilemmas

LESSON 5: Ethical Decision Making

LESSON 6: Nature of the Insurance Product

LESSON 7: The Insurance Professional

LESSON 8: Insurance Regulation

LESSON 9: Policy Illustrations

LESSON 10: Consumer Protection in the Insurance Industry

LESSON 11: Regulation of Insurance Trade Practices

REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:

Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.

Colorado Principles of Insurance 15 L&H P&C

This course provides a general overview of insurance principles, beginning with frequently used terms and their definitions as used in the industry. As the course develops, it illustrates the insurance process and its need, and then grows into a manual of sorts, guiding the reader through the various mechanics, the type of insurance products available, and the applicability in different situations, illustrating with examples wherever possible.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

•Differentiate between insurance, insured and insurer.

•Define and understand the concept of premium.

•The similarities between risk transfer mechanisms and insurance.

•Understand key concepts/terms used in relation to insurance.

•Understand the need for insurance.

•Understand the various types of insurance available.

•Understand the mechanics of insurance.

•Understand the role of insurance agents

•Understand the mechanics of Life Insurance, its need and importance.

•Understand the application process.

•Understand the policy clauses.

•Differentiate between the various types of insurance companies.

•Understand the concepts of Whole Life Insurance, Joint Life Insurance etc.

•Identify the various types of Permanent Insurance.

•Compare Term and Permanent Insurance.

•Distinguish between various Policy Variations.

•Learn the mechanics of filing claims, receipt of proceeds.

•Understand the need for, and the mechanics of, Insurance Underwriting.

TOPICS COVERED:

Introduction

LESSON 1: INSURANCE – Basics

LESSON 2 : LIFE INSURANCE

LESSON 3: HEALTH INSURANCE

LESSON 4: LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

LESSON 5: DISABILITY INSURANCE

LESSON 6: PROPERTY AND CASUALTY

INSURANCE/HOMEOWNER INSURANCE

LESSON 7: PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE

LESSON 8: FIRE INSURANCE

LESSON 9: AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

LESSON 10: INSURANCE FRAUD

LESSON 11: GROUP INSURANCE

LESSON 12: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

LESSON 13: PRINCIPLES OF RISK MANAGEMENT

LESSON 14: PRINCIPLES OF REINSURANCE

REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:

Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.

Connecticut Homeowners & Dwelling Insurance - Insurance Continuing Education

COURSE APPROVAL NUMBER :

00100418

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course was developed to provide licensed insurance personnel to renew their continuing education requirements as well as professional development. The basics of homeowner’s insurance are discussed in detail. Multiple practice questions are provided to test the student grasp of homeowner’s insurance.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Identify the national laws and regulations that pertain to Homeowner’s Insurance policies.

• Understand the responsibilities of a licensed insurance agent.

• Be familiar with the forms, inclusions, exceptions and rights that homeowner’s insurance provides to the insured.

• Complete the requirement for continuing education.

Delaware Life, Health, Disability and Long Term Care - Insurance Continuing Education

APPROVAL NUMBER:

LH201352

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an overview to the insurance students about four main types of insurance policies. The four policies Life, Health, Long Term Care and Disability Insurance are the most widely selling policies in the insurance industry.

This course contains some valuable information about the principles of life, health, disability and long term care insurance policies, some important related definitions, needs for the purchase of different kinds of insurance policies, application process for applying these kids of insurance, their after effects and different sub forms of these insurance policies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the mechanics of Life Insurance, its need and importance.

Understand the application process.

Understand the policy clauses.

Differentiate between the various types of insurance companies.

Understand the concepts of Whole Life Insurance, Joint Life Insurance etc.

Identify the various types of Permanent Insurance.

Compare Term and Permanent Insurance.

Distinguish between various Policy Variations.

Learn the mechanics of filing claims, receipt of proceeds.

Understand the need for, and the mechanics of, Insurance Underwriting.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Introduction

• Lesson 1: LIFE INSURANCE

• Lesson 2: HEALTH INSURANCE

• Lesson 3: LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

• Lesson 4: DISABILITY INSURANCE

REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:

Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.

Oregon Insurance Continuing Education - Insurance CE

Life Settlements 1 L/H

Overview of Life Settlements: Current Events & Regulatory Update 2 L/H

Ethics For Insurance Professionals Basic 2 Ethics

Anti-Money Laundering 2 L/H P/C

Commercial General Liability Insurance 3 P/C

Flood Insurance 3 P/C

New Employee 3 L/H P/C

Medicare 3 L/H

Ethics & Fraud 3 Ethics

Annuities 4 L/H

Rhode Island Insurance Continuing Education - Insurance CE

Employment Law 3 General

New Employee 3 General

Ethics & Fraud 3 Ethics

Insurance Fraud Awareness 5 Property

Legal & Moral Issues in the Insurance Industry 5 Prop&Ethics

Homeowners & Dwelling Insurance 6 Property

New Trends in Life & Health Insurance 6 Life

Personal Auto Insurance 6 Property

Agency Operations 6 General

Employer Practices 6 Property

Tennessee Insurance Continuing Education Packages

24 Hour Tennessee P&C Package 24.0

24 Hour Tennessee General Package 24.0

24 Hour Tennessee L&H Package 24.0

Alaska Insurance Continuing Education Packages

24 Hour Alaska Insurance CE Package #1 24.0

24 Hour Alaska Insurance CE Package #3 24.0

24 Hour Alaska Insurance CE Package #2 24.0

Kansas Insurance Continuing Education Courses - Insurance CE Courses

Flood Insurance 5 P/C

Employer Practices 5 PC

New Trends in Life & Health Insurance 5 LHV

Inland Marine Insurance 6 P/C

Property Insurance 6 P/C

Legal Responsibilities of the Insurance Agent 6 GEN

Ocean Marine Insurance 8 P/C

Principles of Insurance 9 General

Insurance Continuing Education Courses - Sample Course Descriptions

Ethics For Insurance Professionals Basic

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the basic concept of ethics with a detailed definition and what it entails. We will discuss the role of ethics in our personal as well as professional lives and the challenges faced. We will also discuss the core ethical values and how rationalization is used as a common tool. Finally, we will talk about the framework of ethical decision-making and conclude with a brief discourse on ethics and conflict of interests.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define ethics and emphasize on the various principles involved.

Discuss the ways in which we can incorporate ethical values in our personal and professional lives.

Briefly define the major themes in ethical philosophy.

Fully understand the core ethical principles and values and the use of rationalization.

Elaborate on the framework for ethical decision-making.

Define the key elements of a conflict of interest.

TOPICS COVERED:

Introduction

Lesson 1: How We Live

LESSON 2: Role of Ethics

LESSON 3: Ethics Philosophy

LESSON 4: Ethics VS Values

LESSON 5: Rationalization

LESSON 6: Ethical Decision-Making

LESSON 7: Ethics and Conflict of Interest

REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:

Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.

Life Settlements

This course covers a broad range of issues related to life insurance settlements so students learn ways to help clients through this sometimes complicated process. As the student completes this course, he or she should try to develop a broad picture of life insurance settlements and how they fit into the larger practice of life insurance.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• What a life settlement is

• The history of life settlements

• When to consider a life settlement

• The life settlement process

• What to look for in a life settlement

TOPICS COVERED:

• What is a Life Settlement?

• In Search of Options and Opportunities

• Reasons for Abandoning a Life Insurance Policy

• Life Insurance Companies Offer No Viable Exit Strategy

• Historical Overview: The Evolution of a Secondary Market

• When to Consider a Life Settlement

• The Benefits of a Life Settlement

• Life Settlement Scenarios

• The Life Settlement Process

• What to Look for in a Life Settlement

Medicare

This course will introduce basic concepts for understanding Medicare coverage in its two parts: hospital insurance and medical insurance. A brief history of the program and a discussion of the role of private insurance companies is followed by eligibility requirements, exclusions, and claims payments. Peer Review Organizations and Service Provider Certification are also discussed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the purpose and background of Medicare

• Recognize the role of private insurance companies

• Identify the two parts of Medicare, and what each covers

• Be familiar with enrollment, exclusions, and eligibility requirements

• Understand the role of Peer Review Organizations (PROs)

• Be knowledgeable of the Medicare claims payment process.

TOPICS COVERED:

Introduction

LESSON 1:History, Administration and Role of Private Insurance Companies in Medicare

LESSON 2: Components of Medicare Coverage

LESSON 3: Medicare Eligibility

LESSON 4: Enrollment

LESSON 5: Medicare Exclusions

LESSON 6: Service Providers

LESSON 7: Peer Review Organizations (PROs)

LESSON 8: Claims Settlement

REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:

Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.

ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT:

This course is created and brought to you by 360Training, a leading provider of accredited e-learning courses to working professionals through today's leading schools, associations and corporations. 360Training's high quality e-learning courses assist thousands of working professionals each month in a wide range of disciplines to succeed in today's marketplace, renew licenses, acquire certification or prepare for a new profession.

This course was created by the instructional design staff of 360Training in connection with field professionals that bring many years of experience in adult educational theory and distance learning technology to make the process of certification, compliance and training as convenient, engaging, and cost-effective as possible.

If you have any requests for technical or instructional support, please contact the 360Training Support Department located in the HELP section of your account profile. Technical support inquiries are handled immediately and instructional support questions are returned within 24 business hours with answers provided by a qualified professional in your field through our network of subject matter experts.

Annuities

As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age, the issue of how to prepare and safeguard that retirement is becoming an increasingly important topic in the insurance and financial industries. Clients planning for their retirement future often turn to annuities as a source of income and funding. This course explores the function of annuities as investment instruments, the characteristics of fixed and variable annuities, and the benefits and options available with both varieties.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Define the uses and purpose of an annuity.

• Recognize the investment function of an annuity.

• Discern the difference between an annuity and a retirement plan.

• Understand the differences between fixed and variable annuities, and the characteristics that distinguish them.

• Be familiar with settlement/payout options.

• Identify the benefits associated with annuities.

TOPICS COVERED:

Introduction

LESSON 1: Annuities – Fundamentals

LESSON 2: Fixed Annuities

LESSON 3: Variable Annuities

REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:

Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.

ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT:

American Academy of Financial Training Inc. (AAFT), provides outstanding customized training, globally, on a broad mix of financial and banking topics. Our instructors are top practitioners in their respective fields and present information in a captivating, energized, highly interactive style. AAFT experts are also available for consulting and online course development projects. For additional information, log onto our website at www.aaft.net.

Introduction to Personal Auto Insurance & Personal Auto Policy

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Auto insurance, one of the most common and important consumer insurances, is a fundamental component of property insurance. Students taking this course will learn why this form of insurance is mandated by examining the basis of legal liability and the protection from it that personal auto insurance offers to insureds. Topics addressed include: the persons and automobiles covered by the policy, the basic structure of a personal auto policy, definitions pertinent to the language of the policy, and standard coverage using ISO forms.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand why auto insurance is mandated

• Learn who and what auto insurance covers

• Understand the basic structure of the auto policy

• List the three legal principles involved in policy interpretation

• List the six exclusions in liability coverage

• Understand the nine general provisions in the personal auto policy

TOPICS COVERED:

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Personal Auto Insurance

• Lesson 2: The Personal Auto Policy

Overview of Life Settlements: Current Events & Regulatory Update

COURSE APPROVAL NUMBER :

45644

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to explain the emerging market of life settlements. Throughout the course, students are introduced to essential industry terminology, what life settlements entail, and how the life settlements market is compared to the life insurance market. The course also offers a general overview of the industry as a whole.

In addition to learning general information about the life settlements industry, students will also learn who the participants are in a life settlement and how to identify good candidates. By the end of the course, students should be familiar with the step-by-step process of this emerging market and will have an understanding of the regulation, licensing, and compliance issues involved.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Define a life settlement

• Apply industry terms and definitions

• Determine the participants in a life settlement

• Analyze the life settlements market

• Compare the life settlements market with the life insurance market

• Identify life settlement candidates

• Describe the compliance, regulation, and licensing practices involved with life settlements

TOPICS COVERED:

• Industry Terms & Definitions

• Intro to Life Settlements

• History of the Secondary Market for Life Insurance