Calendar

7/25/2026 - 7/25/2027
MON
July
27
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

MON
July
27
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

MON
July
27
10:00 AM - 11:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

MON
July
27
12:00 PM - 2:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

MON
July
27
12:00 PM - 2:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

MON
July
27
12:00 PM - 1:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

MON
July
27
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

MON
July
27
3:00 PM - 4:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

MON
July
27
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

TUE
July
28
9:00 AM - 9:58 AM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

TUE
July
28
1:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

TUE
July
28
3:00 PM - 5:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

TUE
July
28
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

TUE
July
28
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

WED
July
29
10:00 AM - 12:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

WED
July
29
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

THU
July
30
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

THU
July
30
12:00 PM - 1:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

THU
July
30
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

THU
July
30
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

FRI
July
31
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

FRI
July
31
9:00 AM - 10:57 AM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

FRI
July
31
12:00 PM - 2:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

FRI
July
31
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

MON
August
3
9:00 AM - 12:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

MON
August
3
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

MON
August
3
12:00 PM - 1:57 PM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

MON
August
3
3:00 PM - 5:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

TUE
August
4
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

TUE
August
4 6
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Pre-Licensing Class

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TUE
August
4
10:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

TUE
August
4
3:00 PM - 4:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

TUE
August
4
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

WED
August
5
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

WED
August
5
12:00 PM - 2:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

THU
August
6
9:00 AM - 11:05 AM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

THU
August
6
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

THU
August
6
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

THU
August
6
12:00 PM - 12:58 PM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

THU
August
6
3:00 PM - 5:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

FRI
August
7
8:00 AM - 10:05 AM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

FRI
August
7
9:00 AM - 10:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

FRI
August
7
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

FRI
August
7
12:00 PM - 1:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

FRI
August
7
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

FRI
August
7
12:00 PM - 1:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

FRI
August
7
2:00 PM - 3:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

FRI
August
7
3:00 PM - 5:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

FRI
August
7
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

MON
August
10
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

MON
August
10
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

MON
August
10
10:00 AM - 12:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

MON
August
10
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

MON
August
10
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

MON
August
10
1:00 PM - 3:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

MON
August
10
2:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

MON
August
10
3:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

MON
August
10
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

TUE
August
11
9:00 AM - 10:07 AM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

TUE
August
11
9:00 AM - 11:16 AM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

TUE
August
11
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

TUE
August
11
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

TUE
August
11
3:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

TUE
August
11
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

WED
August
12 14
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Pre-Licensing Class

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WED
August
12
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course #228713 | 3 OGI

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WED
August
12
10:00 AM - 10:59 AM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

WED
August
12
11:00 AM - 1:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

WED
August
12
12:00 PM - 12:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

WED
August
12
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

THU
August
13
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

THU
August
13
10:00 AM - 12:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

THU
August
13
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

THU
August
13
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

GROWTH Revenue Strategy Serie:Revenue Strategy, Pipeline Discipline, and Market Positioning for Producers and Agency LeadersSeries Description (revised now that we've settled on the six webinar titles)The GROWTH Masterclass Series is a six-part virtual ...

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THU
August
13
1:00 PM - 1:56 PM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

THU
August
13
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

FRI
August
14
9:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

FRI
August
14
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

FRI
August
14
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

MON
August
17
12:00 PM - 12:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

TUE
August
18
9:00 AM - 11:01 AM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

TUE
August
18
11:00 AM - 2:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

TUE
August
18
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

TUE
August
18
3:00 PM - 4:57 PM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

WED
August
19
9:00 AM - 10:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

WED
August
19
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

WED
August
19
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

WED
August
19
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

THU
August
20
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

THU
August
20
2:00 PM - 4:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

THU
August
20
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join the IIAV Young Agents on Thursday, August 20, for an evening of networking, community, and giving back as we raise funds for Surfers Healing Virginia Beach. This special event is co-hosted with Young Risk Professionals of Richmond, an ...

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FRI
August
21
9:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

FRI
August
21
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

FRI
August
21
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

FRI
August
21
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

FRI
August
21
3:00 PM - 3:58 PM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

MON
August
24
9:00 AM - 11:04 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

MON
August
24
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

MON
August
24
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

MON
August
24
12:00 PM - 1:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

MON
August
24
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

MON
August
24
2:00 PM - 3:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

MON
August
24
3:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

MON
August
24
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

MON
August
24
4:00 PM - 5:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

TUE
August
25
8:00 AM - 9:57 AM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

TUE
August
25
9:00 AM - 9:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

TUE
August
25
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

TUE
August
25
11:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

TUE
August
25
12:00 PM - 2:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

TUE
August
25
12:00 PM - 2:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

TUE
August
25
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

TUE
August
25
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

TUE
August
25
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

WED
August
26
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

WED
August
26
9:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

WED
August
26
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

WED
August
26
11:00 AM - 12:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

WED
August
26
12:00 PM - 2:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

WED
August
26
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

THU
August
27
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

THU
August
27
12:00 PM - 12:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

THU
August
27
1:00 PM - 3:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

THU
August
27
2:00 PM - 2:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

FRI
August
28
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

FRI
August
28
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

FRI
August
28
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

FRI
August
28
2:00 PM - 2:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

FRI
August
28
3:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

FRI
August
28
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

MON
August
31
9:00 AM - 12:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

MON
August
31
11:00 AM - 1:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

MON
August
31
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

TUE
September
1
8:00 AM - 9:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

TUE
September
1
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

TUE
September
1
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

TUE
September
1
10:00 AM - 11:08 AM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

TUE
September
1
12:00 PM - 2:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

TUE
September
1
12:00 PM - 2:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

TUE
September
1
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

TUE
September
1
3:00 PM - 4:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

TUE
September
1
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

WED
September
2
9:00 AM - 9:58 AM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

WED
September
2
11:00 AM - 1:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

WED
September
2
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

WED
September
2
3:00 PM - 5:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

WED
September
2
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

THU
September
3
8:00 AM - 10:56 AM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

THU
September
3
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

FRI
September
4
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

FRI
September
4
12:00 PM - 1:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

FRI
September
4
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

FRI
September
4
2:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

TUE
September
8
9:00 AM - 10:57 AM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

TUE
September
8
12:00 PM - 2:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

TUE
September
8
1:00 PM - 4:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

TUE
September
8
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

WED
September
9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course #228563 | 3 OGI

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WED
September
9
9:00 AM - 9:56 AM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

WED
September
9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
September
9
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
September
9
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

WED
September
9
4:00 PM - 6:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

WED
September
9
4:00 PM - 4:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

THU
September
10
8:00 AM - 8:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

THU
September
10
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

GROWTH Revenue Strategy Serie:Revenue Strategy, Pipeline Discipline, and Market Positioning for Producers and Agency LeadersSeries Description (revised now that we've settled on the six webinar titles)The GROWTH Masterclass Series is a six-part virtual ...

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THU
September
10
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

THU
September
10
2:00 PM - 2:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

THU
September
10
3:00 PM - 5:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

FRI
September
11
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

FRI
September
11
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

FRI
September
11
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

FRI
September
11
12:00 PM - 3:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

FRI
September
11
1:00 PM - 2:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

FRI
September
11
3:00 PM - 5:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

MON
September
14
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

MON
September
14
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

MON
September
14
10:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

MON
September
14
12:00 PM - 12:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

MON
September
14
12:00 PM - 2:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

MON
September
14
1:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

MON
September
14
2:00 PM - 4:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

MON
September
14
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

MON
September
14
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

TUE
September
15
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

TUE
September
15
12:00 PM - 3:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

TUE
September
15
1:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

WED
September
16
9:00 AM - 10:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

WED
September
16
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

WED
September
16
10:00 AM - 11:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

WED
September
16
12:00 PM - 1:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

WED
September
16
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

WED
September
16
12:00 PM - 1:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

WED
September
16
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

WED
September
16
3:00 PM - 5:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

WED
September
16
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

THU
September
17
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

THU
September
17
9:00 AM - 11:05 AM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

THU
September
17
12:00 PM - 12:58 PM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

THU
September
17
1:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

THU
September
17
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

FRI
September
18
10:00 AM - 12:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

FRI
September
18
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

MON
September
21
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

MON
September
21
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

MON
September
21
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

MON
September
21
3:00 PM - 4:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

WED
September
23
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

WED
September
23
12:00 PM - 1:57 PM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

WED
September
23
3:00 PM - 5:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

WED
September
23
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

THU
September
24
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

THU
September
24
10:00 AM - 12:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

THU
September
24
10:00 AM - 10:54 AM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

THU
September
24
11:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

THU
September
24
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

THU
September
24
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

THU
September
24
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

IIAV Connects! A quarterly webinar series beginning in Fall 2026, designed to bring together insurance professionals across Virginia.

Register
FRI
September
25
9:00 AM - 11:05 AM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

FRI
September
25
10:00 AM - 10:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

FRI
September
25
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

FRI
September
25
4:00 PM - 4:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

MON
September
28
9:00 AM - 11:16 AM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

MON
September
28
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

MON
September
28
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

MON
September
28
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

MON
September
28
3:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

MON
September
28
3:00 PM - 4:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

TUE
September
29
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

TUE
September
29
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

TUE
September
29
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

TUE
September
29
3:00 PM - 5:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

TUE
September
29
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

WED
September
30
8:00 AM - 10:08 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

WED
September
30
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

WED
September
30
11:00 AM - 1:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

WED
September
30
12:00 PM - 1:57 PM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

WED
September
30
3:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

WED
September
30
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

WED
September
30
3:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

THU
October
1
9:00 AM - 9:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

THU
October
1
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

THU
October
1
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

THU
October
1
10:00 AM - 12:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

THU
October
1
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

THU
October
1
12:00 PM - 2:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

THU
October
1
1:00 PM - 3:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

THU
October
1
2:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

THU
October
1
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

FRI
October
2
9:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

FRI
October
2
9:00 AM - 10:07 AM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

FRI
October
2
12:00 PM - 2:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

FRI
October
2
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

FRI
October
2
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

FRI
October
2
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

MON
October
5
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

MON
October
5
10:00 AM - 10:59 AM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

MON
October
5
11:00 AM - 1:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

MON
October
5
12:00 PM - 12:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

TUE
October
6 8
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Pre-Licensing Class

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TUE
October
6
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

TUE
October
6
12:00 PM - 12:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

TUE
October
6
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

TUE
October
6
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

TUE
October
6
1:00 PM - 1:56 PM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

TUE
October
6
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
October
7
9:00 AM - 11:01 AM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

WED
October
7
9:00 AM - 12:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

WED
October
7
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

WED
October
7
3:00 PM - 4:57 PM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

THU
October
8
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

THU
October
8
9:00 AM - 10:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

THU
October
8
10:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

THU
October
8
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

FRI
October
9
12:00 PM - 2:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

MON
October
12
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

MON
October
12
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

MON
October
12
3:00 PM - 3:58 PM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

TUE
October
13
8:00 AM - 10:05 AM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

TUE
October
13
9:00 AM - 11:04 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

TUE
October
13
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

TUE
October
13
12:00 PM - 1:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

TUE
October
13
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

TUE
October
13
12:00 PM - 1:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

TUE
October
13
2:00 PM - 3:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

TUE
October
13
3:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

TUE
October
13
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

WED
October
14
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course #229095 | 3 OGI

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WED
October
14
9:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

WED
October
14
9:00 AM - 12:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

WED
October
14
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

THU
October
15
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

THU
October
15
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

GROWTH Revenue Strategy Serie:Revenue Strategy, Pipeline Discipline, and Market Positioning for Producers and Agency LeadersSeries Description (revised now that we've settled on the six webinar titles)The GROWTH Masterclass Series is a six-part virtual ...

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THU
October
15
3:00 PM - 5:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

FRI
October
16
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

MON
October
19
8:00 AM - 9:57 AM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

MON
October
19
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

MON
October
19
11:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

MON
October
19
12:00 PM - 12:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

MON
October
19
12:00 PM - 2:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

MON
October
19
12:00 PM - 2:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

MON
October
19
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

MON
October
19
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

MON
October
19
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

MON
October
19 21

2026 Young Agents Conference at the Virginia Guesthouse Charlottesville, Virginia October 19 - 21, 2026. Join insurance professionals from across Virginia for two days of professional development, networking, and fun!

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MON
October
19 21

2025 Young Agents Conference Location: Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England Street, Williamsburg, VA. 23185   Dates: October 22 - 24, 2025 Tradeshow: October 23, 2025 We hope you can attend this incredible event to connect with ...

TUE
October
20
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

TUE
October
20
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

TUE
October
20
11:00 AM - 12:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

TUE
October
20
12:00 PM - 3:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

TUE
October
20
3:00 PM - 5:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

TUE
October
20
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

WED
October
21
12:00 PM - 12:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

WED
October
21
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

WED
October
21
1:00 PM - 3:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

WED
October
21
2:00 PM - 2:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

THU
October
22
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

THU
October
22
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

THU
October
22
2:00 PM - 2:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

THU
October
22
3:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

THU
October
22
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

THU
October
22
4:00 PM - 6:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

FRI
October
23
9:00 AM - 10:57 AM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

FRI
October
23
11:00 AM - 2:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

FRI
October
23
12:00 PM - 2:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

FRI
October
23
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

MON
October
26
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

MON
October
26
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

MON
October
26
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

MON
October
26
12:00 PM - 1:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

TUE
October
27
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

TUE
October
27
2:00 PM - 4:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

WED
October
28
9:00 AM - 9:58 AM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

WED
October
28
9:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

WED
October
28
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

WED
October
28
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

WED
October
28
3:00 PM - 5:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

THU
October
29
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

THU
October
29
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

THU
October
29
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

THU
October
29
12:00 PM - 2:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

THU
October
29
12:00 PM - 2:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

THU
October
29
2:00 PM - 3:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

THU
October
29
3:00 PM - 4:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

THU
October
29
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

THU
October
29
4:00 PM - 5:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

FRI
October
30
11:00 AM - 1:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

FRI
October
30
12:00 PM - 3:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

FRI
October
30
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

MON
November
2
9:00 AM - 9:56 AM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

MON
November
2
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

MON
November
2
10:00 AM - 12:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

MON
November
2
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

MON
November
2
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

MON
November
2
4:00 PM - 4:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

TUE
November
3
8:00 AM - 8:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

TUE
November
3
2:00 PM - 2:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

TUE
November
3
3:00 PM - 5:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

TUE
November
3
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

TUE
November
3
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

WED
November
4
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

WED
November
4
9:00 AM - 11:16 AM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

WED
November
4
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

WED
November
4
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

WED
November
4
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

WED
November
4
1:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

WED
November
4
1:00 PM - 2:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

WED
November
4
3:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

THU
November
5
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

THU
November
5
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

THU
November
5
10:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

THU
November
5
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

THU
November
5
1:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

THU
November
5
2:00 PM - 4:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

THU
November
5
3:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

THU
November
5
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

THU
November
5
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

FRI
November
6
8:00 AM - 9:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

FRI
November
6
9:00 AM - 10:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

FRI
November
6
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

FRI
November
6
10:00 AM - 11:08 AM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

FRI
November
6
12:00 PM - 1:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

FRI
November
6
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

FRI
November
6
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

FRI
November
6
3:00 PM - 5:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

FRI
November
6
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

MON
November
9
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

MON
November
9
9:00 AM - 11:05 AM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

MON
November
9
11:00 AM - 1:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

MON
November
9
12:00 PM - 12:58 PM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

MON
November
9
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

TUE
November
10
8:00 AM - 10:56 AM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

TUE
November
10
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

WED
November
11
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

WED
November
11
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

WED
November
11
2:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

WED
November
11
3:00 PM - 4:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

THU
November
12
12:00 PM - 1:57 PM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

THU
November
12
1:00 PM - 4:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

THU
November
12
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

THU
November
12
3:00 PM - 5:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

FRI
November
13
9:00 AM - 12:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

FRI
November
13
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

FRI
November
13
3:00 PM - 5:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

MON
November
16
9:00 AM - 11:05 AM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

MON
November
16
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

MON
November
16
10:00 AM - 10:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

MON
November
16
4:00 PM - 4:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

TUE
November
17
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

TUE
November
17
10:00 AM - 10:54 AM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

TUE
November
17
11:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

TUE
November
17
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

TUE
November
17
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

TUE
November
17
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
November
18 20
12:00 AM

The insurance licensing exam consists of complex information, technical details, and legal and regulatory information. During this course you will take a deep dive into all aspects of the exam. Additionally, materials include practice tests and ...

Register
WED
November
18
8:00 AM - 10:08 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

WED
November
18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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WED
November
18
9:00 AM - 9:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

WED
November
18
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

WED
November
18
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

WED
November
18
11:00 AM - 1:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

WED
November
18
12:00 PM - 2:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

WED
November
18
12:00 PM - 1:57 PM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

WED
November
18
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

WED
November
18
3:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

THU
November
19
9:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

THU
November
19
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

THU
November
19
12:00 PM - 2:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

THU
November
19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

THU
November
19
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

THU
November
19
3:00 PM - 4:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

FRI
November
20
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

FRI
November
20
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

FRI
November
20
1:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

FRI
November
20
3:00 PM - 3:58 PM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

FRI
November
20
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

MON
November
23
9:00 AM - 11:04 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

MON
November
23
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

MON
November
23
10:00 AM - 11:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

MON
November
23
12:00 PM - 1:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

MON
November
23
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

MON
November
23
12:00 PM - 1:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

MON
November
23
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

MON
November
23
3:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

MON
November
23
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

TUE
November
24
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

TUE
November
24
9:00 AM - 10:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

TUE
November
24
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

TUE
November
24
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

WED
November
25
10:00 AM - 12:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

WED
November
25
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

MON
November
30
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

MON
November
30
9:00 AM - 11:01 AM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

MON
November
30
3:00 PM - 4:57 PM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

MON
November
30
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

TUE
December
1
9:00 AM - 10:57 AM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

TUE
December
1
9:00 AM - 12:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

TUE
December
1
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

TUE
December
1
12:00 PM - 2:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

WED
December
2
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

WED
December
2
10:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

WED
December
2
12:00 PM - 1:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

WED
December
2
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

THU
December
3
9:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

THU
December
3
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

THU
December
3
12:00 PM - 2:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

THU
December
3
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

FRI
December
4
9:00 AM - 9:58 AM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

FRI
December
4
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

FRI
December
4
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

FRI
December
4
3:00 PM - 5:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

FRI
December
4
3:00 PM - 5:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

MON
December
7
8:00 AM - 10:05 AM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

MON
December
7
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

MON
December
7
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

MON
December
7
12:00 PM - 2:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

MON
December
7
12:00 PM - 2:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

MON
December
7
12:00 PM - 1:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

MON
December
7
2:00 PM - 3:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

MON
December
7
3:00 PM - 4:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

MON
December
7
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

TUE
December
8 10
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Pre-Licensing Class

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TUE
December
8
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

TUE
December
8
10:00 AM - 12:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

TUE
December
8
12:00 PM - 12:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

TUE
December
8
12:00 PM - 2:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

TUE
December
8
12:00 PM - 3:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

TUE
December
8
2:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

TUE
December
8
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

WED
December
9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course #229098 | 3 OGI

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WED
December
9
9:00 AM - 10:07 AM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

WED
December
9
12:00 PM - 3:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

WED
December
9
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

WED
December
9
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

WED
December
9
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

WED
December
9
3:00 PM - 5:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

THU
December
10
10:00 AM - 10:59 AM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

THU
December
10
11:00 AM - 1:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

THU
December
10
12:00 PM - 12:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

THU
December
10
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

FRI
December
11
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

FRI
December
11
12:00 PM - 12:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

FRI
December
11
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

FRI
December
11
1:00 PM - 1:56 PM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

FRI
December
11
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

FRI
December
11
4:00 PM - 6:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

MON
December
14
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

MON
December
14
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

MON
December
14
1:00 PM - 3:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

TUE
December
15
11:00 AM - 1:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

TUE
December
15
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

TUE
December
15
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

WED
December
16
11:00 AM - 2:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

WED
December
16
12:00 PM - 1:57 PM

ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active ...

WED
December
16
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

WED
December
16
3:00 PM - 5:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

THU
December
17
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

THU
December
17
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

THU
December
17
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

THU
December
17
3:00 PM - 4:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

FRI
December
18
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

FRI
December
18
2:00 PM - 4:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

MON
December
21
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

MON
December
21
9:00 AM - 11:05 AM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

MON
December
21
9:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

MON
December
21
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

MON
December
21
12:00 PM - 12:58 PM

This hour of continuing education is focused on describing the current state of the underlying risk in the cybersecurity world and the insurance implications for producers and their clients. The first of the four seminar parts details how many ...

TUE
December
22
9:00 AM - 10:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

TUE
December
22
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

TUE
December
22
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

TUE
December
22
12:00 PM - 1:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

TUE
December
22
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

TUE
December
22
2:00 PM - 3:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

TUE
December
22
3:00 PM - 5:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

TUE
December
22
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

TUE
December
22
4:00 PM - 5:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

WED
December
23
8:00 AM - 9:57 AM

This class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal lines or / ...

WED
December
23
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

WED
December
23
11:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

WED
December
23
12:00 PM - 2:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

WED
December
23
12:00 PM - 2:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

WED
December
23
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

WED
December
23
3:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

WED
December
23
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

WED
December
23
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

MON
December
28
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

MON
December
28
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

MON
December
28
9:00 AM - 11:16 AM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

MON
December
28
11:00 AM - 12:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

MON
December
28
3:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

MON
December
28
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

TUE
December
29
12:00 PM - 12:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

TUE
December
29
1:00 PM - 3:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

TUE
December
29
2:00 PM - 2:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

TUE
December
29
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

WED
December
30
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

WED
December
30
10:00 AM - 12:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

WED
December
30
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
December
30
2:00 PM - 2:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

WED
December
30
3:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This session is designed to provide basic information about requirements involving surplus lines business in Texas. It will also address some common coverage limitations that are found in Surplus Lines policies.  Click here to register

WED
December
30
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

MON
January
4
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

MON
January
4
12:00 PM - 2:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

MON
January
4
1:00 PM - 2:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

MON
January
4
2:00 PM - 3:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

MON
January
4
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

TUE
January
5
8:00 AM - 10:05 AM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

TUE
January
5
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

TUE
January
5
10:00 AM - 11:55 AM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

TUE
January
5
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

TUE
January
5
1:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

TUE
January
5
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

WED
January
6
8:00 AM - 8:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

WED
January
6
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

WED
January
6
10:00 AM - 11:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

WED
January
6
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

WED
January
6
11:00 AM - 1:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

WED
January
6
1:00 PM - 4:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

WED
January
6
1:00 PM - 1:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

WED
January
6
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

WED
January
6
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

THU
January
7
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

THU
January
7
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

THU
January
7
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

THU
January
7
1:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

THU
January
7
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

THU
January
7
3:00 PM - 5:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

THU
January
7
4:00 PM - 7:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

FRI
January
8
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

FRI
January
8
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

FRI
January
8
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

MON
January
11
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

MON
January
11
12:00 PM - 3:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

MON
January
11
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

MON
January
11
1:00 PM - 2:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

MON
January
11
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

TUE
January
12
10:00 AM - 11:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

TUE
January
12
10:00 AM - 10:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

TUE
January
12
2:00 PM - 4:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

TUE
January
12
4:00 PM - 6:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

WED
January
13
9:00 AM - 9:59 AM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

WED
January
13
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

WED
January
13
10:00 AM - 12:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

WED
January
13
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
January
13
2:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

WED
January
13
4:00 PM - 6:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

THU
January
14
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

THU
January
14
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

THU
January
14
12:00 PM - 2:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

FRI
January
15
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

FRI
January
15
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

FRI
January
15
12:00 PM - 1:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

FRI
January
15
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

FRI
January
15
3:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

MON
January
18
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

MON
January
18
2:00 PM - 4:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

MON
January
18
3:00 PM - 4:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

MON
January
18
4:00 PM - 5:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

TUE
January
19
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

WED
January
20
11:00 AM - 1:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

THU
January
21
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

THU
January
21
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

THU
January
21
10:00 AM - 10:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

THU
January
21
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

THU
January
21
12:00 PM - 1:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

THU
January
21
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

THU
January
21
1:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

THU
January
21
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

THU
January
21
3:00 PM - 3:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

FRI
January
22
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

FRI
January
22
9:00 AM - 11:01 AM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

FRI
January
22
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

FRI
January
22
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

FRI
January
22
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

FRI
January
22
3:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

FRI
January
22
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

MON
January
25
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

MON
January
25
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

MON
January
25
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

TUE
January
26
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

TUE
January
26
2:00 PM - 5:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

TUE
January
26
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

TUE
January
26
3:00 PM - 4:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

TUE
January
26
4:00 PM - 6:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

WED
January
27
8:00 AM - 10:04 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

WED
January
27
10:00 AM - 12:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

WED
January
27
12:00 PM - 1:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

WED
January
27
12:00 PM - 12:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

THU
January
28
10:00 AM - 12:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

THU
January
28
11:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

THU
January
28
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

THU
January
28
12:00 PM - 2:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

THU
January
28
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

THU
January
28
4:00 PM - 6:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

FRI
January
29
10:00 AM - 12:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

FRI
January
29
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

FRI
January
29
2:00 PM - 4:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

MON
February
1
10:00 AM - 12:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

MON
February
1
12:00 PM - 2:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

MON
February
1
2:00 PM - 3:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

MON
February
1
2:00 PM - 2:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

TUE
February
2
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

TUE
February
2
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

TUE
February
2
12:00 PM - 2:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

TUE
February
2
1:00 PM - 1:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

TUE
February
2
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

TUE
February
2
2:00 PM - 4:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

WED
February
3
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

WED
February
3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

WED
February
3
4:00 PM - 6:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

THU
February
4
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

THU
February
4
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

THU
February
4
4:00 PM - 7:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

THU
February
4
4:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

THU
February
4
5:00 PM - 6:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

FRI
February
5
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

FRI
February
5
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

FRI
February
5
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

MON
February
8
9:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

MON
February
8
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

MON
February
8
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

MON
February
8
11:00 AM - 1:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

MON
February
8
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

MON
February
8
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

MON
February
8
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

TUE
February
9
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

TUE
February
9
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

TUE
February
9
12:00 PM - 12:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

TUE
February
9
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

TUE
February
9
2:00 PM - 3:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

TUE
February
9
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

TUE
February
9
3:00 PM - 5:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

TUE
February
9
5:00 PM - 8:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

TUE
February
9
5:00 PM - 5:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

WED
February
10
1:00 PM - 3:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

THU
February
11
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

FRI
February
12
8:00 AM - 9:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

FRI
February
12
9:00 AM - 10:07 AM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

FRI
February
12
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

FRI
February
12
4:00 PM - 6:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

MON
February
15
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

MON
February
15
11:00 AM - 1:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

MON
February
15
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

MON
February
15
2:00 PM - 3:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

MON
February
15
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

TUE
February
16
8:00 AM - 9:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

TUE
February
16
8:00 AM - 8:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

TUE
February
16
12:00 PM - 2:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

TUE
February
16
2:00 PM - 4:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

WED
February
17
10:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

WED
February
17
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
February
17
2:00 PM - 4:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

WED
February
17
3:00 PM - 3:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

WED
February
17
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

WED
February
17
4:00 PM - 6:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

THU
February
18
8:00 AM - 10:56 AM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

THU
February
18
2:00 PM - 4:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

THU
February
18
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

FRI
February
19
9:00 AM - 10:08 AM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

FRI
February
19
10:00 AM - 1:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

FRI
February
19
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

FRI
February
19
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

FRI
February
19
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

MON
February
22
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

MON
February
22
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

MON
February
22
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

TUE
February
23
11:00 AM - 2:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

TUE
February
23
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

TUE
February
23
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

TUE
February
23
1:00 PM - 3:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

TUE
February
23
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

TUE
February
23
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

TUE
February
23
4:00 PM - 7:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

WED
February
24
8:00 AM - 9:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

WED
February
24
9:00 AM - 12:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

WED
February
24
9:00 AM - 9:54 AM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

WED
February
24
9:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

WED
February
24
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

WED
February
24
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

WED
February
24
2:00 PM - 2:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

WED
February
24
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

WED
February
24
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

THU
February
25
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

THU
February
25
11:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

THU
February
25
1:00 PM - 3:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

THU
February
25
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

THU
February
25
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

THU
February
25
4:00 PM - 5:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

FRI
February
26
8:00 AM - 10:08 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

FRI
February
26
10:00 AM - 11:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

FRI
February
26
11:00 AM - 12:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

FRI
February
26
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

FRI
February
26
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

MON
March
1
5:00 PM - 7:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

TUE
March
2
5:00 PM - 7:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

WED
March
3
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

WED
March
3
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

WED
March
3
10:00 AM - 11:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

WED
March
3
11:00 AM - 2:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

WED
March
3
11:00 AM - 11:54 AM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

WED
March
3
11:00 AM - 1:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

WED
March
3
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

WED
March
3
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

WED
March
3
4:00 PM - 4:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

THU
March
4
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

THU
March
4
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

THU
March
4
1:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

THU
March
4
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

THU
March
4
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

THU
March
4
3:00 PM - 5:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

THU
March
4
5:00 PM - 7:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

FRI
March
5
10:00 AM - 11:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

FRI
March
5
10:00 AM - 10:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

FRI
March
5
2:00 PM - 4:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

FRI
March
5
4:00 PM - 6:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

MON
March
8
8:00 AM - 10:56 AM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

MON
March
8
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

MON
March
8
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

MON
March
8
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

MON
March
8
4:00 PM - 6:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

MON
March
8
5:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

TUE
March
9
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

TUE
March
9
10:00 AM - 12:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

TUE
March
9
4:00 PM - 6:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

WED
March
10
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

WED
March
10
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

WED
March
10
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

THU
March
11
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

THU
March
11
11:00 AM - 12:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

THU
March
11
12:00 PM - 3:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

THU
March
11
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

THU
March
11
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

FRI
March
12
10:00 AM - 12:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

FRI
March
12
12:00 PM - 1:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

FRI
March
12
1:00 PM - 2:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

FRI
March
12
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

MON
March
15
8:00 AM - 9:55 AM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

MON
March
15
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

MON
March
15
1:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

MON
March
15
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

MON
March
15
4:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

TUE
March
16
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

WED
March
17
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

THU
March
18
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

THU
March
18
12:00 PM - 1:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

THU
March
18
1:00 PM - 4:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

FRI
March
19
9:00 AM - 11:01 AM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

FRI
March
19
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

FRI
March
19
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

FRI
March
19
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

FRI
March
19
3:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

FRI
March
19
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

FRI
March
19
4:00 PM - 7:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

MON
March
22
8:00 AM - 10:04 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

MON
March
22
10:00 AM - 12:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

MON
March
22
12:00 PM - 1:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

MON
March
22
12:00 PM - 12:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

TUE
March
23
9:00 AM - 9:59 AM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

TUE
March
23
10:00 AM - 12:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

TUE
March
23
10:00 AM - 12:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

TUE
March
23
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

TUE
March
23
2:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

TUE
March
23
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
March
24
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

WED
March
24
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

WED
March
24
12:00 PM - 2:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

THU
March
25
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

THU
March
25
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

THU
March
25
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

FRI
March
26
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

FRI
March
26
1:00 PM - 2:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

FRI
March
26
2:00 PM - 5:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

FRI
March
26
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

FRI
March
26
4:00 PM - 6:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

MON
March
29
8:00 AM - 8:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

MON
March
29
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

MON
March
29
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

MON
March
29
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

MON
March
29
1:00 PM - 1:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

MON
March
29
1:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

TUE
March
30
8:00 AM - 10:05 AM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

TUE
March
30
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

TUE
March
30
10:00 AM - 11:55 AM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

TUE
March
30
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

TUE
March
30
3:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

WED
March
31
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

WED
March
31
12:00 PM - 2:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

WED
March
31
2:00 PM - 3:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

WED
March
31
3:00 PM - 4:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

THU
April
1
10:00 AM - 12:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

THU
April
1
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

THU
April
1
2:00 PM - 4:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

FRI
April
2
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

FRI
April
2
11:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

FRI
April
2
12:00 PM - 2:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

FRI
April
2
12:00 PM - 2:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

FRI
April
2
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

FRI
April
2
4:00 PM - 6:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

MON
April
5
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

TUE
April
6
11:00 AM - 1:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

WED
April
7
10:00 AM - 10:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

WED
April
7
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

WED
April
7
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

WED
April
7
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

WED
April
7
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

WED
April
7
2:00 PM - 3:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

WED
April
7
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

WED
April
7
3:00 PM - 3:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

WED
April
7
3:00 PM - 5:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

THU
April
8
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

THU
April
8
9:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

THU
April
8
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

THU
April
8
11:00 AM - 1:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

THU
April
8
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

THU
April
8
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

THU
April
8
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

FRI
April
9
10:00 AM - 12:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

FRI
April
9
12:00 PM - 2:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

FRI
April
9
2:00 PM - 3:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

FRI
April
9
2:00 PM - 2:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

MON
April
12
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

MON
April
12
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

MON
April
12
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

TUE
April
13
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

TUE
April
13
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

TUE
April
13
3:00 PM - 4:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

TUE
April
13
4:00 PM - 7:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

TUE
April
13
4:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

WED
April
14
9:00 AM - 10:07 AM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

WED
April
14
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

WED
April
14
2:00 PM - 4:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

WED
April
14
4:00 PM - 5:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

THU
April
15
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

THU
April
15
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

THU
April
15
11:00 AM - 1:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

THU
April
15
12:00 PM - 1:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

THU
April
15
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

FRI
April
16
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

FRI
April
16
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

FRI
April
16
4:00 PM - 6:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

MON
April
19
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

MON
April
19
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

MON
April
19
1:00 PM - 1:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

MON
April
19
2:00 PM - 4:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

MON
April
19
2:00 PM - 4:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

MON
April
19
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

TUE
April
20
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

WED
April
21
1:00 PM - 3:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

THU
April
22
8:00 AM - 9:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

THU
April
22
9:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

THU
April
22
12:00 PM - 12:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

THU
April
22
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

THU
April
22
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

THU
April
22
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

THU
April
22
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

THU
April
22
5:00 PM - 8:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

THU
April
22
5:00 PM - 5:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

FRI
April
23
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

FRI
April
23
11:00 AM - 2:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

FRI
April
23
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

FRI
April
23
1:00 PM - 3:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

FRI
April
23
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

FRI
April
23
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

FRI
April
23
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

MON
April
26
8:00 AM - 9:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

MON
April
26
8:00 AM - 8:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

MON
April
26
12:00 PM - 2:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

MON
April
26
2:00 PM - 4:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

TUE
April
27
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

TUE
April
27
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

TUE
April
27
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

WED
April
28
10:00 AM - 1:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

WED
April
28
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

WED
April
28
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

WED
April
28
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

WED
April
28
5:00 PM - 6:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

THU
April
29
8:00 AM - 9:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

THU
April
29
11:00 AM - 12:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

THU
April
29
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

THU
April
29
4:00 PM - 6:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

FRI
April
30
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

FRI
April
30
11:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

FRI
April
30
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

FRI
April
30
1:00 PM - 3:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

FRI
April
30
2:00 PM - 3:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

MON
May
3
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

MON
May
3
9:00 AM - 10:08 AM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

MON
May
3
12:00 PM - 3:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

MON
May
3
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

MON
May
3
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

TUE
May
4
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

TUE
May
4
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

TUE
May
4
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

WED
May
5
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

WED
May
5
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

WED
May
5
1:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

WED
May
5
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

WED
May
5
3:00 PM - 5:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

WED
May
5
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

WED
May
5
4:00 PM - 7:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

THU
May
6
9:00 AM - 12:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

THU
May
6
9:00 AM - 9:54 AM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

THU
May
6
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

THU
May
6
10:00 AM - 11:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

THU
May
6
11:00 AM - 1:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

THU
May
6
2:00 PM - 2:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

THU
May
6
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

THU
May
6
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

THU
May
6
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

FRI
May
7
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

FRI
May
7
1:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

FRI
May
7
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

FRI
May
7
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

FRI
May
7
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

FRI
May
7
4:00 PM - 5:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

MON
May
10
8:00 AM - 10:08 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

MON
May
10
10:00 AM - 11:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

MON
May
10
1:00 PM - 2:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

MON
May
10
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

MON
May
10
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

TUE
May
11
8:00 AM - 10:56 AM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

TUE
May
11
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

TUE
May
11
2:00 PM - 4:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

WED
May
12
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

WED
May
12
10:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

WED
May
12
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
May
12
3:00 PM - 3:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

WED
May
12
4:00 PM - 6:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

WED
May
12
4:00 PM - 6:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

THU
May
13
10:00 AM - 11:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

THU
May
13
10:00 AM - 10:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

THU
May
13
2:00 PM - 4:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

THU
May
13
4:00 PM - 6:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

FRI
May
14
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

FRI
May
14
11:00 AM - 12:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

FRI
May
14
2:00 PM - 5:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

FRI
May
14
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

FRI
May
14
4:00 PM - 6:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

MON
May
17
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

MON
May
17
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

MON
May
17
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

TUE
May
18
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

TUE
May
18
9:00 AM - 11:01 AM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

TUE
May
18
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

TUE
May
18
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

TUE
May
18
3:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

TUE
May
18
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

TUE
May
18
5:00 PM - 7:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

WED
May
19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

WED
May
19
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

WED
May
19
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

WED
May
19
11:00 AM - 2:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

WED
May
19
11:00 AM - 11:54 AM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

WED
May
19
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

WED
May
19
12:00 PM - 1:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

WED
May
19
1:00 PM - 3:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

WED
May
19
4:00 PM - 4:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

THU
May
20
5:00 PM - 7:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

FRI
May
21
5:00 PM - 7:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

MON
May
24
10:00 AM - 12:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

MON
May
24
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

MON
May
24
4:00 PM - 6:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

TUE
May
25
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

TUE
May
25
10:00 AM - 12:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

TUE
May
25
12:00 PM - 1:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

TUE
May
25
3:00 PM - 4:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

WED
May
26
8:00 AM - 10:56 AM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

WED
May
26
10:00 AM - 12:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

WED
May
26
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

WED
May
26
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

WED
May
26
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
May
26
5:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

THU
May
27
8:00 AM - 10:04 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

THU
May
27
10:00 AM - 12:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

THU
May
27
12:00 PM - 1:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

THU
May
27
12:00 PM - 12:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

FRI
May
28
8:00 AM - 9:55 AM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

FRI
May
28
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

FRI
May
28
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

FRI
May
28
3:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

FRI
May
28
4:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

TUE
June
1
10:00 AM - 12:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

TUE
June
1
12:00 PM - 2:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

TUE
June
1
2:00 PM - 3:08 PM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

TUE
June
1
2:00 PM - 2:57 PM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

WED
June
2
9:00 AM - 9:59 AM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

WED
June
2
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

WED
June
2
10:00 AM - 12:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

WED
June
2
12:00 PM - 2:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

WED
June
2
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

WED
June
2
2:00 PM - 4:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

THU
June
3
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

THU
June
3
12:00 PM - 2:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

THU
June
3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

FRI
June
4
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

MON
June
7
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

MON
June
7
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

MON
June
7
1:00 PM - 2:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

MON
June
7
4:00 PM - 7:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

MON
June
7
4:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

TUE
June
8
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

TUE
June
8
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

TUE
June
8
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

WED
June
9
9:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

WED
June
9
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

WED
June
9
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

WED
June
9
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

WED
June
9
11:00 AM - 1:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

WED
June
9
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

WED
June
9
4:00 PM - 7:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

THU
June
10
8:00 AM - 8:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

THU
June
10
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

THU
June
10
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

THU
June
10
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

THU
June
10
1:00 PM - 4:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

THU
June
10
1:00 PM - 1:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

THU
June
10
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

THU
June
10
2:00 PM - 3:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

THU
June
10
3:00 PM - 5:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

FRI
June
11
9:00 AM - 11:58 AM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

MON
June
14
9:00 AM - 10:07 AM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

MON
June
14
11:00 AM - 12:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

MON
June
14
12:00 PM - 2:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

MON
June
14
2:00 PM - 3:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

TUE
June
15
8:00 AM - 10:05 AM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

TUE
June
15
9:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

TUE
June
15
10:00 AM - 11:55 AM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

TUE
June
15
11:00 AM - 1:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

TUE
June
15
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

WED
June
16
8:00 AM - 9:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

WED
June
16
8:00 AM - 8:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

WED
June
16
12:00 PM - 2:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

WED
June
16
2:00 PM - 4:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

THU
June
17
11:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

THU
June
17
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

THU
June
17
12:00 PM - 2:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

THU
June
17
2:00 PM - 4:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

THU
June
17
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

THU
June
17
4:00 PM - 6:55 PM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

FRI
June
18
10:00 AM - 12:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

FRI
June
18
2:00 PM - 4:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

FRI
June
18
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

MON
June
21
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

TUE
June
22
10:00 AM - 1:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

TUE
June
22
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

TUE
June
22
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

TUE
June
22
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

TUE
June
22
3:00 PM - 4:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

WED
June
23
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

WED
June
23
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

WED
June
23
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

THU
June
24
8:00 AM - 11:07 AM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

THU
June
24
11:00 AM - 2:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

THU
June
24
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

THU
June
24
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

THU
June
24
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

THU
June
24
1:00 PM - 3:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

THU
June
24
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

FRI
June
25
8:00 AM - 9:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

FRI
June
25
9:00 AM - 11:56 AM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

FRI
June
25
10:00 AM - 10:59 AM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

FRI
June
25
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

FRI
June
25
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

FRI
June
25
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

FRI
June
25
3:00 PM - 6:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

FRI
June
25
3:00 PM - 3:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

FRI
June
25
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

MON
June
28
11:00 AM - 12:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

MON
June
28
1:00 PM - 2:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

MON
June
28
2:00 PM - 4:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

MON
June
28
4:00 PM - 5:03 PM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

TUE
June
29
11:00 AM - 1:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

WED
June
30
9:00 AM - 11:55 AM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

WED
June
30
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

WED
June
30
11:00 AM - 12:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

WED
June
30
12:00 PM - 1:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

WED
June
30
1:00 PM - 3:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

THU
July
1
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

THU
July
1
10:00 AM - 1:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

THU
July
1
1:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

THU
July
1
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

THU
July
1
1:00 PM - 3:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

THU
July
1
2:00 PM - 5:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

THU
July
1
3:00 PM - 5:01 PM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

FRI
July
2
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

FRI
July
2
1:00 PM - 3:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

FRI
July
2
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

TUE
July
6
9:00 AM - 11:57 AM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

TUE
July
6
12:00 PM - 3:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

TUE
July
6
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

TUE
July
6
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

TUE
July
6
5:00 PM - 6:08 PM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

WED
July
7
8:00 AM - 9:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

WED
July
7
1:00 PM - 3:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

WED
July
7
1:00 PM - 2:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

WED
July
7
3:00 PM - 4:56 PM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

WED
July
7
4:00 PM - 6:08 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

THU
July
8
11:00 AM - 1:55 PM

Most ethics courses are reactive rather than proactive.  This course attacks the ethical discussion with a unique twist.  Create an organization through culture, hiring practices and teamwork greatly reduce the likelihood that an ethical breech will ...

THU
July
8
12:00 PM - 2:05 PM

This seminar is a fast-paced look at the personal and commercial lines insurance issues that have been created in the gig economy. The first section of the seminar looks at standard definitions and characteristics of the sharing and the gig economy, ...

THU
July
8
1:00 PM - 3:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

THU
July
8
1:00 PM - 2:55 PM

This course addresses aspects of the emerging sharing economy’s use of personal autos and homes.  It provides a discussion of the nature of these exposures and how Personal Auto policies and Homeowners policies respond.  There is also a brief ...

THU
July
8
2:00 PM - 3:55 PM

This class will look at characteristics that lead to hoarding and examine reasons why insurance companies may not want to insure the increased risks hoarding can bring. It will take a look at some famous hoarders in history, and the obsessive need to ...

THU
July
8
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

The main reason an insurance agency fails is due to lack of planning. But planning isn't just the responsibility of agency owners - the entire agency should be involved. This course will examine how to implement the planning process and how to avoid ...

FRI
July
9
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

One of the most difficult tasks an owner of a condominium has is to determine the insurance needed for their investment.  This course will break down three issue that are necessary in determining insurance coverage needed: State Condominium ...

FRI
July
9
10:00 AM - 11:51 AM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

FRI
July
9
11:00 AM - 1:56 PM

This course will review and discuss some of the common principles, definitions and concepts regarding surplus lines insurance.  Click here to register

FRI
July
9
12:00 PM - 12:59 PM

This course will discuss a road rage incident which resulted in one fatality. Attendees will hear the facts of the accident in detail and then will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and what exclusions applied to the loss. ...

FRI
July
9
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This one-hour seminar is a fast-paced review of current cases (all six being decided in the 2020’s) that impact producers.  In each instance, the factual background of the case, the relevant issue, and the court’s decision are discussed.  Following ...

FRI
July
9
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

FRI
July
9
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This seminar will explore the need for crime insurance and explain the methods of writing crime insurance. Participants will learn the difference in the Loss Sustained and the Discovery forms of crime policies and examine some of the most widely ...

FRI
July
9
5:00 PM - 8:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

FRI
July
9
5:00 PM - 5:54 PM

Dwindling trust in institutions is more than a warning—it's a call to action. As the Edelman Foundation Trust Index reveals, there's a critical need to reassess our leadership ethics and paradigms. This session invites you to challenge the ...

MON
July
12
10:00 AM - 10:57 AM

This course will discuss a four car accident which resulted in multiple fatalities.  Attendees will learn what coverages were needed to respond to the loss and to the multiple lawsuits which arose from the loss.  Click here to register

MON
July
12
10:00 AM - 11:08 AM

This seminar begins with a “big picture” look at Artificial Intelligence.  Many view AI as a precursor to a doomsday scenario, which is why the introductory section contains a reference to The Terminator movie franchise and Skynet becoming self-aware. ...

MON
July
12
2:00 PM - 4:04 PM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the risk management and insurance issues related to agritourism and agritainment.  Those terms, as the introduction notes, are used interchangeably but share common characteristics: the use of a ...

MON
July
12
4:00 PM - 6:57 PM

The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) is the most often written insurance policy in our industry. If a person has only one insurance policy, it is very likely a Personal Auto Policy. This coverage form is an incredibly important part of a personal risk ...

TUE
July
13
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM

This course reviews actual claims and court cases from a variety of commercial exposures. Each scenario is discussed from the position of both the actual policy language as well as possible solutions. Types of coverage and claims discussed in this ...

TUE
July
13
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Management specifically targets management's responsibilities for reducing E&O exposure in the agency. Agency employees involved in sales and service are on the front lines when it comes to reducing E&O exposure. ...

TUE
July
13
1:00 PM - 1:59 PM

Business codes of ethics, standards of ethical behavior, these are all expected in certain high-risk, highly regulated industries, including the insurance industry but what does that have to do with our everyday life as an agent, an account manager, ...

TUE
July
13
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This three-hour class Essentials of Sales specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer ...

TUE
July
13
2:00 PM - 4:56 PM

Business Income is one of the most needed, yet most undersold, policies. Why? Because most agents are afraid it. This course will take the mystery out of Business Income coverage so that attendees feel comfortable with choosing the policy form and ...

TUE
July
13
4:00 PM - 6:16 PM

"Did you know that fraud is like a parasite, feeding on the lifeblood of the insurance industry and causing billions in losses each year? Join Chuck Gallagher, a renowned expert in fraud prevention, for 'The Many Faces of Fraud: Shedding Light on the ...

WED
July
14
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This lass targets customer service functions in the agency. Customer service professionals may hold various titles, including Customer Service Representative (CSR), Customer Service Agent (CSA), Account Manager, Account Agent, or Account Executive, ...

WED
July
14
12:00 PM - 2:55 PM

To say the market is changing is an understatement.  We are going to be (if not already) forced to deal with many of these trends.  This course starts with the changing market place and all of the pressures we will face in the coming year(s).  We will ...

WED
July
14
4:00 PM - 6:56 PM

This course will examine how the Commercial Property policy responds to a claim using real-life claims scenarios. We will also review "what went wrong" in some situations and how to be sure your insureds are properly covered.  Click here to register

THU
July
15
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. This session focuses specifically on the liability coverage provided under the policy as well as eligibility, definitions, and policy conditions. The ...

THU
July
15
3:00 PM - 5:59 PM

This class is one of a two-class series that explores coverage provided under the Homeowners Policy. In this session focuses specifically on the property coverage provided under the policy. The material is based on ISO's Homeowners 3 - Special Form HO ...

THU
July
15
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Before any claim is paid, status as an "insured" must exist. Is the person or entity suffering or causing loss, injury or damage an insured? If the answer is "no" there is no need to go any further. If "insured" status does not exist, neither does ...

FRI
July
16
9:00 AM - 11:01 AM

Upon completing this course, participants will understand the trends surrounding the frequency and severity of natural disasters and how the trend is affecting the personal and commercial insurance markets. We review historical data enabling the agent ...

FRI
July
16
11:00 AM - 1:59 PM

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Evidences of Commercial Property Insurance (ECPIs) are intended to be nothing more than proof that certain types of insurance coverages exist. In theoretical terms, COIs and ECPIs do nothing to alter or even ...

FRI
July
16
12:00 PM - 3:07 PM

Professional oaths are statements of common principles and they re-focus the oath-giver on the true principles of the profession.  Interestingly enough, the principles of the Hippocratic Oath, have relevance to modern insurance practice.  Dr. Robert ...

FRI
July
16
3:00 PM - 6:05 PM

This course covers the policy language, exclusions and typical claims scenarios seen under the commercial general liability policy Coverage B - Personal & Advertising Injury. The course also covers some errors and omissions that agents can avoid.  ...

FRI
July
16
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

This course will examine the coverages provided by the Personal Auto policy for rental cars and some of the potential coverage gaps that may be created by the rental car contract. Click here to register

FRI
July
16
3:00 PM - 5:55 PM

This three-hour course offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agents will explore key topics including policy rating, claims handling, and general and miscellaneous rules that ...

FRI
July
16
4:00 PM - 7:07 PM

This broad-ranging three hour continuing education session is designed to be a review of the most important coverage issues in personal lines insurance for producers not well-versed in the intricacies which may be encountered.  For those producers ...

MON
July
19
9:00 AM - 10:08 AM

In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip ...

MON
July
19
11:00 AM - 1:57 PM

Commercial Property is one of the largest lines of commercial insurance in the insurance industry. Although commercial property may not grab the headlines like other lines of business, it is the backbone of the insurance industry. Property was one of ...

MON
July
19
2:00 PM - 5:02 PM

The Commercial General Liability Coverage Form is the most commonly used policy to address liability exposures of our commercial/business clients. This coverage form has proven itself to be a comprehensive and versatile answer for the risk finance ...

MON
July
19
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

This course is designed to challenge insurance agency personnel to identify how ethics plays a role in their business lives and how to approach decision-making with ethical intent.   Click here to register

MON
July
19
4:00 PM - 6:05 PM

Contractual risk transfer is an important method for managing risk. Proper contractual risk transfer effectively transfers the risk of loss and the cost associated with such risk to the party closest to and best able to control the loss. Additionally, ...

TUE
July
20
3:00 PM - 5:57 PM

Our personal lines clients depend upon us to place proper coverages as a major part of their risk management strategy. The property and liability coverages we place on their behalf may ultimately stand between them and bankruptcy in the event of a ...

WED
July
21
3:00 PM - 5:58 PM

Private Passenger Auto (PPA) is the largest line of insurance within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry. This is likely due to the statutory requirement to carry specified minimum amount of liability coverage coupled with the fact that ...

THU
July
22
9:00 AM - 11:59 AM

Few insurance products provoke as much fear or visceral reactions as business income protection (a.k.a. time element coverage). Without being overly convincing, business income concepts are actually simple to understand and explain. The reason such ...

THU
July
22
9:00 AM - 12:02 PM

This course qualifies for the 3 hr Swiss Re premium discounts! Agents completing this course will be provided with an overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. ...

THU
July
22
12:00 PM - 1:51 PM

This class will review the various renewable energy options available to our farm and ag accounts.  We will examine the benefits and challenges of the use of wind, methane, solar and biomass on the farm.  What are the risk management considerations ...

FRI
July
23
8:00 AM - 10:08 AM

This two hour class is designed to be an introduction to the insurance issues related to national changes in marijuana possession and use laws.  The course has a particular emphasis on examining the commercial risks, but also addresses the personal ...

FRI
July
23
9:00 AM - 10:56 AM

If insuring the huge amount of Home-Based businesses that start each year was not hard enough, COVID-19 has added to this trend.  Businesses today are utilizing employees working from home to increase efficiency as well as reduce overall costs.  With ...

FRI
July
23
10:00 AM - 11:03 AM

This hour of continuing education is designed to be introduction to the basics of insuring cyber risks. It is designed for producers who are not familiar with the coverage and the basic contours of the risk that insureds have. Click here to register

FRI
July
23
3:00 PM - 4:07 PM

This session will address the positive effects that Organizational Culture can have on your agency. While many E&O classes focus on mistakes employees can make that create potential problems, this course will attempt to create an awareness that ...

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