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PIA SmartTalk CE newsletter, July 2008

PIA Education News

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 .


Summer CE On Your Time: Build Your Own CE Course With PIA Custom Class. Convenient and cost-effective, PIA's CE programs, taught by nationally recognized industry experts, are tested and proven effective by thousands of industry personnel. Courses cover a wide range of topics in flood, ethics, commercial and personal lines, customer service, technical issues, E&O programs and more. Earn CE your way with PIA. For details, click here .


Customize your CE experience at our 9th annual OktoberEdFest, Oct. 29-30, 2008, Edison! As always, PIANJ's OktoberEdFest brings something for everyone. Choose from nine varied education programs, earn needed continuing education credits and catch up on what's hot. PIA brings you quality education—sign up for one session or all five! See below for details.

Upcoming PIA Education Schedule

Date
Program Title / Location
CE Credits / Speaker
Registration 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. 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. 3, 2008
E&O Loss Prevention: Exposures and Strategies ^FF, ^UM
4 NJCE
$70  Member
$125  Nonmember
 
Singer Nelson Charlmers, Teaneck
Ivan Cohen, CIC, AAI, CPIA
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 3, 2008
Law & Ethics for the Insurance Professional ^FF, ^UM
4
$70  Member
$125  Nonmember
 
Singer Nelson Charlmers, Teaneck
Ivan Cohen, CIC, AAI, CPIA
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. 9, 2008
CPIA 3: Sustain Success
7
$185  Member
$225  Nonmember
 
Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg
Mike Bergstein, CLU, CPIA, AAM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 11, 2008
CIC Commercial Casualty Institute
20
$375  Member
$375  Nonmember
 
Crowne Plaza, Monroe/Jamesburg
Jerry M. Milton, CIC; Duane M. DiPirro, CIC, CPCU, AU; Bruno P. Falvo, CIC, CPCU, ARP; Ed Consultant: Duane DiPirro
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. 24, 2008
CISR IC: Insuring Commercial Casualty Exposures
8/12 with designation
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
 
Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg
Cathy Trischan, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AU, AAI
Register Now! | (More Info)
Sept. 25, 2008
CISR PA: Insuring Personal Auto Exposures
8/12 with designation
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
 
The Ramada Inn and Conference Center, East Hanover
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 2, 2008
NJ PAIP/CAIP Producer Procedures Course
4 NJCE
$75  Member
$95  Nonmember
 
Sheraton, Eatontown
Stephen P. Tague, CPIA
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 7, 2008
PIANJ Advantage Program: Advanced Selling Techniques
N/A
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Travelers, Morris Plains
Andy Gole, Bombadil LLC
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. 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. 23, 2008
CIC Personal Lines Institute
20
$375  Member
$375  Nonmember
 
Crowne Plaza, Monroe/Jamesburg
Robert P. Bisaillon, Jr., CIC, CPCU; Mary A. LaPorte, CIC, CPCU; Steven D. Lyon, CIC, CPCU, CRM, AAI, ARM, CRIS, AIS
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
CISR William T. Hold Seminar (Must be a dues-paid CISR, CIC or CRM to attend)
12 w/CISR designation
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
 
Selective Insurance Co., Branchville
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 29, 2008
OktoberEdFest 2008-Six Ways to Get Sued for E&O and How to Avoid Them ^FF^UM
3
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Chris Amrhein
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 29, 2008
OktoberEdFest 2008- Street-Level Ethics
3
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Chris Amrhein, AAI
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 29, 2008
9th Annual OktoberEdFest 2008- Two days of CE customization; see more info for 5-course package details. Package pricing includes lunch.
Misc.
$350  Member
$650  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Misc.
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 29, 2008
OktoberEdFest 2008- Create/Update Your Agency Procedures Manual ^FF ^UM
3
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Mishell Magnusson, CIC, CISR, FIPC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 29, 2008
OktoberEdFest 2008- BAP, Truckers & Garage Coverage Forms
3
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Mishell Magnusson, CIC, CISR, FIPC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 29, 2008
OktoberEdFest 2008-Flood Insurance *Meets FEMA/NFIP training and education requirements!
3
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 30, 2008
OktoberEdFest 2008-Directors and Officers Liability II
4
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Bryan Tilden, CIC, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, ARM, ALCM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 30, 2008
OktoberEdFest 2008-Employment-Related Practices Exposures
3
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Bryan Tilden, CIC, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, ARM, ALCM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 30, 2008
OktoberEdFest 2008-Business Income & Extra Expense
4
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Mishell Magnusson, CIC, CISR, FIPC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Oct. 30, 2008
OktoberEdFest 2008-Personal Lines Customer Service, the Renewal Process & Service Centers-how they work
3
$75  Member
$135  Nonmember
 
Clarion Hotel and Towers, Edison
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
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
CIC Commercial Property Institute (2 1/2 days)
20
$375  Member
$375  Nonmember
 
Selective Insurance Co., Branchville
John A. Chapman, Jr., CIC, CPCU; Charles F. Schramm, CIC, CRM, CPCU,ARM, AAI; Steven D. Lyon, CIC, CPCU, CRM, AAI, ARM, CRIS, AIS
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. 11, 2008
CISR Dynamics of Service ^UM
8/12 with designation
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
 
Crowne Plaza, Monroe/Jamesburg
Mishell Magnusson, CIC, CISR, FIPC
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 12, 2008
CIC Update: James K. Ruble Graduate Seminar (2 1/2 days) # Must be a dues-paying CIC member to attend.
12 PC/LH; 4 NFIP; 4 ETH
$395  Member
$395  Nonmember
 
Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City
Gerald T. Hargrove, J.D., CIC, CPIA, SCLA, FCLA, PICS, LICS; R. Bryan Tilden, CIC, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, ARM, ALCM; Daniel E. Engelhardt, CIC, CFP, LUTCF, LIC, RFC; M. Rita Hollada, CIC, CPCU, CPIA, AAI
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 18, 2008
CISR PR: Insuring Personal Residential Property
8/12 with designation
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
 
The Ramada Inn and Conference Center, East Hanover
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 19, 2008
CISR PR: Insuring Personal Residential Property
8/12 with designation
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
 
Ramada Inn & Suites Toms River/Lakewood, Toms River
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Nov. 20, 2008
CISR William T. Hold Seminar (Must be a dues-paid CISR, CIC or CRM to attend)
12 w/CISR designation
$150  Member
$150  Nonmember
 
Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg
Sheldon Hansen, CIC, CRM
Register Now! | (More Info)
Dec. 3, 2008
Errors and Omissions-A to Z ^FF ^UM
4
$70  Member
$125  Nonmember
 
Bollinger Insurance, Moorestown
Cathy Trischan, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AU, AAI
Register Now! | (More Info)
Dec. 3, 2008
Ethics and the Insurance Producer
3
$70  Member
$125  Nonmember
Bollinger Insurance, Moorestown
Cathy Trischan, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AU, AAI
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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