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New York Mandates Continuing Education for Insurers in Flood Insurance, Diversity

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is mandating continuing education in flood insurance for property/casualty insurance producers in response to the increasing risk of flooding due to climate change. In addition, DFS is the first state regulator …

Licensing, Other Changes for Insurance Agents in Virginia to Take Effect Jan. 1

Changes in licensing, fees and continuing education due dates for insurance agents in Virginia will take effect January 1, 2021. These changes, as provided by Virginia law, have been in the works for more than two years and are among …

3 Ways to Maximize Your Learning

Insurance learning should be an ongoing part of every insurance professional’s life. Many of us have licenses that require us to attend classes and get continuing education credit. Some states require certain classes and some states require you to avoid …

More Small Employers Using Video to Detect Workers’ Comp Fraud

Trust is hard to come by, and the proof for that cliché is now in the pudding – at least in the world of workers’ compensation. While roughly one-in-10 small business owners say they’re concerned that one of their employees …

Academy of Insurance Sports New Look, Membership System

The property/casualty insurance online learning center, the Academy of Insurance, unveiled a fresh brand identity along with a new all-access membership program today. Established 2010, the Academy includes a library of more than 230 on-demand webinars and 300+ hours of …

More than 2.5K Oklahoma Agents Take Earthquake Coverage Class

Oklahoma insurance agents are receiving training about earthquake insurance as a swarm of temblors continues to shake the state. More than 2,500 Oklahoma insurance professionals have completed a one-hour continuing education course on earthquake coverage, according to state Commissioner of …

Oklahoma to Require Earthquake Insurance Education for Producers

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has approved an emergency rule adopted by Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak that requires all licensed producers and adjusters with the property line of authority to complete one hour of continuing education on the topic of …

FastrackCE Offers New Program For Significant Co-Branding Possibilities

Chino, CA – The launch of a new Partner Program was announced today by FastrackCE, a leader in the insurance continuing education (CE) industry. The program provides an opportunity for insurance companies, wholesalers, surplus line brokers, general agencies, and other …