Sep 20, 2015 | News
Introduction to Travel Insurance Medical and Dental Coverage just added to the ILScorp General CE Course Subscription.
Your RIBO CE deadline is Wednesday September 30. Still need to complete CE credits? We’ve just added this new Travel Insurance course to the ILScorp General CE Subscription, RIBO Accredited for 2 CE hours in the Technical Category.
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Introduction to Travel Insurance Medical and Dental Coverage
The objectives of this course are to provide knowledge about Travel Insurance Medical and Dental coverage. This course is designed for those needing to understand, or refresh their knowledge of, the medical and dental coverage for those traveling.
The course material also provides information about the origins of insurance in general and travel insurance specifically. Also included is information concerning the legal foundations of the insurance contract that forms an integral part of these types of products and services.
One goal of the training is to provide participants with a general understanding of the benefits and limitations of this form of coverage. Included are examples of cases relating to medical and dental insurance coverage. The course provides an overview of the various forms of protection that fall under the heading of Travel Insurance Medical and Dental Coverage.
Topics include:
The need for insurance and travel insurance, along with an overview of its history and development over time.
An overview of the common law duties associated with an insurance contract and the obligations that come with these.
How Medical and Dental Insurance coverage minimizes the financial risks of travel.
A look at the benefits and limitations of Medical Insurance coverage, its terms, conditions and examples of circumstances where it may prove beneficial.
How Dental Insurance coverage benefits travelers, including examples of its use, and application of certain terms and conditions.
The terms and conditions that apply specifically to Emergency Evacuation insurance coverage, along with examples of situations where it has protected travelers.
The terms and conditions governing Repatriation Insurance Coverage, along with examples of situations where it can protect an insured traveler.
How Pre-Existing Insurance coverage aids travelers, including examples of its use, and application of certain terms and conditions.
The goal of the training is to give course participants an understanding of how and why these forms of travel insurance coverage provide protection. It will prepare you to answer questions about the specific types of insurance coverage discussed and provide a competitive advantage for those involved in selling these to others.
There are two lessons in this course and five sections in all. The course begins by providing a review of the terms referred to in this course and/or relating to the travel insurance industry. At the end of Lesson A there is a short quiz. At the end of the course there is a final exam which must be completed, along with the lessons, in order to earn CE the credits for this course
Lesson A:
Terms used in this course and in the Travel Insurance industry
Section One: History of insurance and travel insurance and its purpose
Section Two: Contract Law
Lesson B:
Section Three: Medical and Dental Insurance Coverage
Section Four: Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage
Section Five: Pre-existing Condition Coverage
The course includes references from travel insurance industry experts and various media sources relating to the value and use of travel insurance products. It draws on examples such as these to provide tips, suggestions and recommendations in order to assist course participants understand the importance of travel insurance, requirements for use and also its limitations.
The course also reviews the common law duties that generally apply to insurance contracts. It is important to note this course is not intended to provide legal advice but to convey limited information regarding the legal principles which govern contracts.
Sep 2, 2015 | News
School is in session but only for 4 weeks. Book Your Seat Now in an ILS Virtual Classroom Insurance Training Program.
As we launch into September and thoughts of heading back to school take over, consider that with the ILS Virtual Classroom insurance training programs you could be Level 1 Insurance licensed and ready to start your career in the Canadian insurance industry by October 2, 2015. Follow the 4 week study calendar outline of a virtual classroom program and be job-ready by the time others are just getting settled into school.
The ILS Introduction to General Insurance Virtual Classroom program starts September 14 and runs for four weeks. The ILS Introduction to General Insurance has a pass rate of more than 80% among students using the Virtual Classroom study program. All of the ILS Virtual Classroom courses include a daily assisted study calendar, online video courses, weekly email quiz questions, weekly practice exams, and an online discussion forum and review videos to help keep you focused and on track.
Register now for the many available ILS virtual classroom courses, including: the ILS Introduction to General Insurance licensing program (valid in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan); Fundamentals of Insurance Exam Preparation; and CAIB 1, 2 3 or 4 Exam Preparation.
Register today at ILScorp.com and be on your way to a rewarding insurance career. Once you’ve registered, the ILS staff will be in touch to get you set up and ready to learn.
For more information call 1-800-404-2211.
Aug 27, 2015 | News
Accredited Management Continuing Education: Subjects pertaining to the RIB Act (Registered Insurance Brokers Act) and Regulations, human resources, general management, accounting and generally topics relevant to the operation of a property & casualty insurance brokerage. Maximum allowable credits: 20 hours
Looking to complete your RIBO continuing education requirements? The ILS GENERAL CE SUBSCRIPTION contains over 165 RIBO Accredited Online courses, including Technical Courses, Personal Skills Courses and Management Courses.
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Examples of ILScorp Courses that are RIBO accredited in the Management Category and are included in the ILS GENEAL CE SUBSCRIPTION. (ILS GENERAL CE SUBSCRIPTION contains 16 courses that are RIBO accredited in Management Category, total of 27 Management CE)
| A Structured Approach for Terminating Employees |
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Whether you are faced with terminating an employee because of down-sizing or because that employee no longer fits within the company, there are certain steps to take to ensure this difficult task is done professionally and legally. This course examines the process to take and considerations to remember when terminating an employee.
Outline:
- When Should You Fire an Employee?
- Planning Prior to the Termination
- The Termination Interview
This course qualifies for 1 continuing education credit hours (General/Adjuster – Management).
Basic Customer Service Skills – Part 1 and Part 2
What gives insurance brokerage a competitive advantage? In many cases, great customer service helps propel the success of one brokerage over another. This course examines how customers can be a company’s greatest asset.
Outline:
- First Impressions Are Important
- Acknowledge Customers – Always
- Greet Customers Warmly – Act Like You’re Happy To See Them
- Be Enthusiastic About What You Do – Attitude Does Make a Difference
- Product Knowledge
- Be Reliable
- Be Willing To Go the Extra Mile
- Reward Your Customers
Part 1 and Part 2 of this course each qualifies for 1 continuing education credit hours (General/Adjuster – Management).
| PIPEDA Explained – Legislated Privacy Standards for Every Business Parts 1, 2, and 3 |
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Owners, Managers & Supervisors: This is the first of three courses developed especially by ILS Learning Corporation for brokerage owners, managers and supervisors, specifically.
Part 1. Becoming PIPEDA Compliant: How to Build A Privacy Protection Policy for Your Brokerage
Part 2. Becoming PIPEDA Compliant: How to Build A Privacy Protection Policy for Your Brokerage
Part 3. Becoming PIPEDA Compliant: The Role of the Privacy Commissioner
These courses focus on the specific internal guidelines and procedures you can implement in your brokerage to safeguard the privacy rights defined in PIPEDA and other relevant laws. These courses should be completed in their proper sequence.
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of this course each qualifies for 2 continuing education credit hours (General/Adjuster – Management).
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Aug 10, 2015 | News
Reminder, Renewal time is quickly approaching.
The deadline for completion of the Ontario General continuing education requirements is September 30, 2015 and there are no extensions for individuals to comply. Noncompliance of the continuing education requirements will result in the suspension of the license and suspended individuals may not conduct any business with members of the public until the license is reinstated.
- If you are “Inactive” or on leave of absences (maternity, sabbatical), you are still required to comply with the continuing education requirements to maintain registration eligibility.
- If you have not completed your continuing education requirements when completing your renewal form, you must indicate accordingly and attach a brief explanation to RIBO. By answering that you have completed the requirements when in fact you haven’t, you have knowingly falsified your renewal application. This is an act of misconduct and RIBO will refer your file to the Complaints and Discipline or Qualification and Registration Committee for review and disciplinary action.
It is each individual’s responsibility to keep track of their own continuing education hours for 5 years, even if the brokerage firm/employer keeps a record of it. Make sure a copy is kept for your personal files in event of a spot check or changing of employers. Individuals who cannot confirm compliance with the continuing education requirements following a spot check will result in having their licenses suspended. These individuals will not be able to conduct any business with members of the public until they are in full compliance and had their licenses reinstated by RIBO.
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Principal Brokers and Deputy Principal Brokers can only apply Management and Technical hours to their annual continuing education requirements and may not apply Personal Skills hours/credits. Principal Brokers who apply Personal Skills hours may experience a shortfall which will result in the firm being subject to review by the Qualification & Registration Committee for non-compliance of the Principal Broker requirements. Deputy Principal Brokers who are in non-compliance will result in the suspension of the license until full compliance has been met.
Important Information
Repeat seminars in a topic will not be credited towards an individual’s continuing education requirements for a three (3) year period unless there has been significant changes to the program content.
Eg. If an individual completes a “Directors & Officers Liability Insurance” course twice within a three (3) year period, only one of the certificates can be applied towards the continuing education requirements.
