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 Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:03 am Post subject: Insurance Continuing Education |
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I've heard that our prospective insurance professionals may avail a continuing education credit (CE credit) in order to satisfy their licensing norms. I'd like to have more information regarding this and also regarding the different CE programs and CE providers. Please help!
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I don't understand your question.
Continuing Education is a requirement to maintain your insurance license. These requirements are at a state level and differ across the country. |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:24 am Post subject: |
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| In order to retain certain professional licenses, you may need to obtain CE credits which would enable you to pursue additional courses or obtain further certifications. These post-secondary certifications are mandated by the state laws. You may obtain such credits online. One of the popular ways of obtaining such credits is to go through distance learning programs with some accredited schools. |
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Check if your state approves online tests - then you don't need to waste your time attending seminars. If you'd order your CE courses online, you'll obtain quick access to your course materials. Once you pass the tests you'll obtain certificates immediately.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:46 am Post subject: |
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| In order to be sure of the quality of an insurance course you'll need to test it's sample. Make sure that it satisfies the regulatory norms and reflects the necessary features. Try and involve your compliance consultant in this process. Once you'd visit a couple of CE providers at the industry conferences, you'll gain a fair knowledge of the courses and their applications. |
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| Hmmm sounds pretty complex....we are talking about CE here aren't we? You know the on-line open book (open pdf) tests that we all have to do to keep our licenses that make our states insurance departments feel good. I personally have never gotten anything out of a CE course (except sessions at industry conferences that just happen to give CE). Just go to Kaplin or ADBanker and pay your $50 and take your tests. I still don't understand the OPs question. |
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| Or, you could just develop a relationship with some Wholsalers, or brokerage directors at some of the GA shops around town. They usually have a CE course or two offered throughout the year for free. |
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I guess the OP is seeking information on how to obtain CE credit.
| Quote: | | They usually have a CE course or two offered throughout the year for free. |
How about the quality of such course contents?
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 6:00 am Post subject: |
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| Normally the quality is better then the on-line stuff. Your local shops want your business so they will try to add more content....stuff that is actually useful. Also you can stick around after and have the instructor answer your questions. |
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| Hey Marpol, I'm sure the local shops would add more quality content that might help develop your business. So is it gonnabe $50 for all those like ADBanker or Kaplin? Or is it that the fees may vary? |
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Most local shops will give them for free to draw agents. More then likely your local NAIFA chapter will also have free (or discounted) CE for their local members.
Kaplin and ADbanker (there are lots more out there...these just came to mind) also offer on-line CE courses (if they are available in your state). I don't know the exact price, but I do know you can get on-line CE courses for between $1-$2 per credit hour.
I have also seen carriers offer free CE in local areas....check with your local shop or with your Wholesaler. When I here about free CE and Training from carriers I will try to post it here. |
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I guess it would be better to attend CE courses that are offered by these carriers for free, rather than going through the online CE courses. At least we'll have someone to reply to our queries. We can't have this over the internet.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:50 pm Post subject: Insurance Continuing Education Online |
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I suppose you are from Ohio and the deadline for Ohio insurance CE has recently passed.
I'm a great fan of online courses because they are very convenient for me.
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| Quote: | | I'm a great fan of online courses because they are very convenient for me. |
Is it just that they're one click ahead! Or is it that they offer better information?
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