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PIA SmartTalk CE newsletter, July 2008

PIA Education News

PIACT Introduces the Certified Professional Insurance Agent Designation—Nov. 13, 2008, Cromwell. Earn CE credits via this innovative designation. If you are dedicated to ensuring your professional independent agency succeeds in today's highly competitive market, consider the Certified Professional Insurance Agent designation. The CPIA designation aims to fortify your relationship-building techniques. The CPIA designation is conferred by the American Insurance Marketing and Sales Society . To earn the CPIA designation, candidates are required to successfully complete all three Insurance Success Seminars. (Exams are not required to earn the designation.) For details and to register, see schedule, below.


What's New With The NFIP? Get the latest on the National Flood Insurance Plan during the Tuesday, July 29 Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference with Rita Hollada, CIC, CPCU, CPIA, chairwoman of the Flood Insurance Producers National Committee. This program will include a lively discussion of the latest changes—and what they mean in regards to insurance agents' responsibilities to clients and lenders—as well as an update on pending legislation. Additionally, don't miss the latest in regard to remapping and grandfathering. For more information on this program, and to register, see here: http://www.pia.org/EDU/extras/LunchNLearnCentral.shtml .


P/C Licensing Exam Candidates: Train With The Best At PIACT's Property/Casualty "Boot Camp." PIA's vigorous preparatory course, slated for Oct. 20-24, 2008 , at the Siemon Training Center , Watertown , is instructed by PIA's Director of Research, Dan Corbin, CPCU, CIC, LUTC. This course is approved by the Connecticut Insurance Department as a prerequisite to the state property/causualty exam; at least three month's p/c experience is recommended before taking this course. For more information and/or to register, click here .

Upcoming PIA Education Schedule

Date Program Title / Location
CE Credits / Speaker
Registration Info
July 14, 2008 Beyond the Basics-Commercial Auto Policy *PREREQ: CL Coverage Basics
N/A -Online course for unlicensed/new employees
$185  Member
$220  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
July 14, 2008 Personal Lines Coverage Basics
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$255  Member
$295  Nonmember
  N/A
Online Computer Course
Register Now! | (More Info)
July 14, 2008 New Employee Orientation for Agency Personnel
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$235  Member
$270  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
Online Computer Course
Register Now! | (More Info)
July 29, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference-What's new with the NFIP?
N/A
$49  Member
$69  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference, Your Office
Rita Hollada, CIC, CPCU, CPIA
Register Now! | (More Info)
July 29, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference w/CD-ROM-What's new with the NFIP?
N/A
$65  Member
$95  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference, Your Office
Rita Hollada, CIC, CPCU, CPIA
Register Now! | (More Info)
Aug. 6, 2008 CIC James K Ruble Graduate Seminar# Must be a dues-paying CIC member to attend.
TBA
$395  Member
$395  Nonmember
  Waters Edge Resort & Spa - Westbrook, Westbrook
R. Bryan Tilden, CIC, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, ARM, ALCM; Craig F. Stanovich, CIC, CPCU, AU; Robert J. Rogers, CLU, ChFC; Chris Amrhein, AAI
Register Now! | (More Info)
Aug. 11, 2008 Commercial Lines Coverage Basics
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$255  Member
$295  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Aug. 11, 2008 Beyond the Basics-Garage Liability and Commercial Umbrellas*PREREQ: CL Coverage Basics
N/A *PREREQUISITE: Commercial Lines Coverage Basics
$185  Member
$220  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Aug. 11, 2008 New Employee Orientation for Agency Personnel
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$235  Member
$270  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
Online Computer Course
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 8, 2008 Delivering Quality Service to the Customer and Employer
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$235  Member
$270  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 8, 2008 Beyond the Basics-Commercial Property Policy *PREREQ: CL Coverage Basics
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$185  Member
$220  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 8, 2008 New Employee Orientation for Agency Personnel
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$235  Member
$270  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
Online Computer Course
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 8, 2008 Personal Lines Coverage Basics
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$255  Member
$295  Nonmember
  N/A
Online Computer Course
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 10, 2008 CIC Agency Management Institute ^FF, ^UM
17 PC, 3 LRE or 17 LH, 3 LRE
$375  Member
$375  Nonmember
  Hilton Hotel, Mystic
Jack Monahan, CIC, CLU, ChFC, CPIA, AAM; Stephen C. Anderson, CIC ; Dana Falardeau, CIC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 16, 2008 Flood Insurance (NFIP Insurance Training)*Meets FEMA/NFIP training and education requirements
Flood 3
$65  Member
$110  Nonmember
  Holiday Inn New London, New London *Sponsored by Central Mutual Insurance Co
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 17, 2008 Flood Insurance (NFIP Insurance Training)*Meets FEMA/NFIP training and education requirements
Flood 3
$65  Member
$110  Nonmember
  Courtyard by Marriott, Windsor
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 18, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference-Collision Damage Waiver vs. Auto Insurance - The Good, The Bad and The Really Ugly!
N/A
$49  Member
$69  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference
Robin Federici, CPCU, AAI, ARM, CPIW
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 18, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference W/CD-ROM--Collision Damage Waiver vs. Auto Insurance - The Good, The Bad and The Really Ugly!
N/A
$65  Member
$95  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference
Robin Federici, CPCU, AAI, ARM, CPIW
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 18, 2008 Flood Insurance (NFIP Insurance Training)*Meets FEMA/NFIP training and education requirements
Flood 3
$65  Member
$110  Nonmember
  Great Meadow Banquet Facility, Ramada, Stratford
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 23, 2008 CISR IP: Insuring Commercial Property Exposures
PC 8
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
  Holiday Inn, East Hartford
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 24, 2008 CISR IP: Insuring Commercial Property Exposures
PC 8
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
  Crowne Plaza Southbury, Southbury
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 25, 2008 Navigating Connecticut's Workers' Compensation System
PC 3
$60  Member
$95  Nonmember
  Four Points by Sheraton- Meriden, Meriden
Anne D'Agostino with special guest, Conn. WCC Chairman Mastropietro
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 7, 2008 A Detailed Look at Personal Home, Auto and Umbrella Coverages
PC 7
$130  Member
$225  Nonmember
  Norwalk Inn, Norwalk
Steven Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AAI, ARM, AIS, CRIS
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 13, 2008 Beyond the Basics-Commercial General Liability *PREREQ: Commercial Lines Coverage Basics
N/A *PREREQUISITE: Commercial Lines Coverage Basics
$185  Member
$220  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 13, 2008 New Employee Orientation for Agency Personnel
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$235  Member
$270  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
Online Computer Course
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 15, 2008 CISR PR: Insuring Personal Residential Property
PC 8
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
  Courtyard by Marriott, Windsor
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 16, 2008 CISR PR: Insuring Personal Residential Property
PC 8
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
  Crowne Plaza Southbury, Southbury
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 20, 2008 Commercial Lines Coverage Basics
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$255  Member
$295  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 20, 2008 Conn. P/C Pre-Licensing Prep Course (5-day boot camp)
N/A
$450  Member
$750  Nonmember
  Siemon Training Center, Watertown
Dan Corbin, CIC, CPCU, LUTC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 23, 2008 Errors and Omissions–Reducing the Risk
4 (TBA)
$70  Member
$120  Nonmember
  Four Points by Sheraton- Meriden, Meriden
Cathy Trischan, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AU, AAI
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 23, 2008 Certificates of Insurance
3 (TBA)
$70  Member
$120  Nonmember
  Four Points by Sheraton- Meriden, Meriden
Cathy Trischan, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AU, AAI
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 23, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference–Valuation Part 1: A Slippery Slope
N/A
$49  Member
$69  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference
Robin Federici, CPCU, AAI, ARM, CPIW
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 23, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference w/CD-ROM–Valuation Part 1: A Slippery Slope
N/A
$65  Member
$95  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference
Robin Federici, CPCU, AAI, ARM, CPIW
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 23, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference Valuation two-part package–Part 1: A Slippery Slope (10/23) and Part 2: So Many Choices (10/31)
N/A
$80  Member
$120  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference
Robin Federici, CPCU, AAI, ARM, CPIW
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 23, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference Valuation two-part package w/CD-ROM–Part 1: A Slippery Slope (10/23) and Part 2: So Many Choices (10/31)
N/A
$110  Member
$170  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference
Robin Federici, CPCU, AAI, ARM, CPIW
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 28, 2008 The Management Protection Puzzle (or Exposures and Coverage Solutions for Fiduciary/D&O and EPLI)
TBA
See More Info
  Crowne Plaza, Cromwell
Kevin McLaughlin
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 31, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference–Valuation Part 2: So Many Choices
N/A
$49  Member
$69  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference
Robin Federici, CPCU, AAI, ARM, CPIW
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 31, 2008 Lunch ‘n' Learn Teleconference w/CD-ROM–Valuation Part 2: So Many Choices
N/A
$65  Member
$95  Nonmember
  Lunch 'n' Learn teleconference, TBD
Robin Federici, CPCU, AAI, ARM, CPIW
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 5, 2008 CISR William T. Hold Seminar (Must be a dues-paid CISR, CIC or CRM to attend)
TBA
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
  Four Points by Sheraton- Meriden, Meriden
Mishell Magnusson, CIC, CISR, FIPC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 6, 2008 Flood Insurance: How Does That Really Work? *Meets FEMA/NFIP training and education requirements
Flood 3
$65  Member
$110  Nonmember
  Four Points by Sheraton- Meriden, Meriden
Mishell Magnusson, CIC, CISR, FIPC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 6, 2008 Ethical Issues in E&O ^FF ^UM
LRE 3
$70  Member
$120  Nonmember
  Four Points by Sheraton- Meriden, Meriden *Sponsored by Central Mutual Insurance Co
Mishell Magnusson, CIC, CISR, FIPC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 10, 2008 Beyond the Basics-Commercial Auto Policy *PREREQ: CL Coverage Basics
N/A -Online course for unlicensed/new employees
$185  Member
$220  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 10, 2008 New Employee Orientation for Agency Personnel
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$235  Member
$270  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
Online Computer Course
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 10, 2008 Personal Lines Coverage Basics
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$255  Member
$295  Nonmember
  N/A
Online Computer Course
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 12, 2008 CISR Dynamics of Service ^UM
PC 8
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
  Four Points by Sheraton- Meriden, Meriden
Mishell Magnusson, CIC, CISR, FIPC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 13, 2008 CPIA 1: Position for Success
LRE 2, PC 5
$185  Member
$225  Nonmember
  Crowne Plaza, Cromwell
Jack Monahan, CPIA, CLU, ChFC, CIC, AAM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 19, 2008 CIC Commercial Property Institute
PC 20
$375  Member
$375  Nonmember
  Marriott Hotel - Hartford/ Windsor, Windsor
Patrick A. Deem, Sr., CIC; Mark A. Palinkas, CIC; R. Bryan Tilden, CIC, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, ARM, ALCM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Dec. 8, 2008 Delivering Quality Service to the Customer and Employer
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$235  Member
$270  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Dec. 8, 2008 Commercial Lines Coverage Basics
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$255  Member
$295  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Dec. 8, 2008 Beyond the Basics-Garage Liability and Commercial Umbrellas*PREREQ: CL Coverage Basics
N/A *PREREQUISITE: Commercial Lines Coverage Basics
$185  Member
$220  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
N/A
Register Now! | (More Info)
Dec. 8, 2008 New Employee Orientation for Agency Personnel
N/A-online course for unlicensed/new employees
$235  Member
$270  Nonmember
  Online Computer Course
Online Computer Course
Register Now! | (More Info)

 

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