Continuing Education

4/29/2016 (Permalink)

Face it, at some point all agents and brokers and even adjusters need Continuing Education (CE) credits.  Are you always waiting till the last minute to get your credits? This usually results in marathon computer session a few days before your credits are due.  Certainly it’s nice that you can get your CE credits caught up that way, but is it really a valuable experience?  A lot of agents relate to me what a horrible experience it is to cram all of the needed classes into a short time.  Plus the online classes can be quite expensive.
We can offer a much better and much more pleasant way for you and/or your staff to get their needed credits.  We have always offered a couple CE classes each year but this year we are taking it to a different level.  We are offering various classes every other month throughout the year.  To date, I have already taught three classes and have four more scheduled.  That’s a total of twenty plus available credits this year, including the always popular Ethics Class.  We make sure that these classes take place throughout the Franklin County area to so that it’s convenient for everyone. 
 Everyone has had to take an online class from time to time.  But most people tell me they don’t get much out of them.  I just taught a Water CE class last week were an agent came up to me and said he learned so much more than on line classes. The group discussion was great and he was going back with information he can help his clients out with.     We love to hear that and that is certainly the goal.  Don’t forget that our CE classes are always free and we always feed you!
Being that the CE classes are regulated by the Missouri Department of Insurance, we have some rules and regulations that are a must.  Typically our class has to be registered within 35 days of the scheduled date.  The class must last at least as long as the amount of credits you are getting.  We will always need you to fill out the roster and provide your agents or broker’s license number.    Of course you must attend the entire class to get your credit.  That’s it, it’s pretty simple.  You’re in and out in a few hours, to get good food and your CE credits are satisfied.  What else could you ask for!
One thing we want you to know is that we are always willing to set up a private class for you.  Just make sure we have enough time to register it with the state.  We can do it for your office, your company, you and your colleagues.  Pretty much whatever you want.  We would like to have at least a minimum of three or four attendees to make it worthwhile.  If this is something you’re interested in, let me or Hannah know.   We would love to do it for you and we would probably bring you lunch to!
Below is a list of CE topics that are available.  We also have a 1 hour lunch and learn CE class we have, but it’s not listed.  We hope to see you at our next class in June. Don’t forget to contact us if you want to set up a private class or a lunch and learn.   As always, Stay Green.  Jerry

Approved Courses - Insurance 
 
Understanding the Restoration Industry: Property Fire Damage Restoration
4 Credit Hours

Understanding Mold in the Restoration Industry
4 Credit Hours

Understanding Mold in the Restoration Industry - 2hr
2 Credit Hours

Restoring Contaminated Buildings
2 Credit Hours

Restorative Drying for Water Damage
- 2hr
2 Credit Hours

Restorative Drying for Water Damage - 4hr
4 Credit Hours

Cleaning & Restoring Smoke-Damaged Contents
2 (1 credit)

Ethics
3 Credit Hours

Biohazard Cleanup
2 Credit Hours