Two continuing education courses, “An Introduction to Property and Liability Insurance,” and “Property and Liability Insurance Principles,” are scheduled in August by the Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies in Miami. Aug. 10 is the deadline to register for the courses.
The 13-week introductory course is an excellent starting point for almost in risk management, insurance and related fields. The course provides a solid base for anyone who is new to the insurance industry and insurance industry veterans. The course covers a wide range of topics in a thorough and entertaining manner, with no previous experience necessary. Passing the final exam earns a certificate of completion. The class begins Aug. 16, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Doral area, the exact location will be announced later. The course costs $150 for LAAIA members, including tuition, books and examination fee; non-members pay $175.
The 13-week Insurance 21 P&C Liability course provides a broad foundation upon which to build a career in insurance. This is the first of a three-part series. Topics include: What insurance is, who provides insurance, how insurance is regulated, how financial performance of insurance is measured, marketing, underwriting, claims, insurance contracts, property loss exposures and policy provisions, liability loss exposures and policy provisions and managing loss exposures, including risk management. Passing all three parts in the series earns the student a Certificate in General Insurance. The class begins Sept. 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Doral area, the exact location will be announced later. The course costs $150 for LAAIA members, including tuition and books; examination fee is extra; non-members pay $175.
For more information, or to register for classes contact LAAIA, 2550 N.W. 72 Ave., Suite 318, Miami, FL 33122, 305-477-1442, or email: info@laaia.com.


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