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▶ All self-study classes offered are listed below. Most popular classes are highlighted with Popular symbol.

▶ Self-study CE is simple: access the PDF class reading material through the green "Read" button associated with each class, then when you're ready, return to this page and click the blue "Test" button for your class. Make sure you have a proctor ready for your test. Tests only take 10-20 minute to complete.

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ETH Ethics classes

ANN Annuity Suitability class

REP Service Rep classes (available to all agents)



Popular 24-Credit Combinations

Use these guides to select from the classes listed below.

Any Single One-n-Done Class Popular

PPACA Details and Ethics, 24CR

OR IRAs, Retirement Plans, and Ethics, 24CR

OR P&C, Commercial, and Ethics Readings, 24CR

Personal Lines Pack Popular

Auto Insurance, 9CR

Home Insurance, 9CR

Ethics, 6CR

General/Health Pack Popular

Health Insurance Scam Alert!, 3CR

Errors and Omissions Insurance, 5CR

Ethics, 6CR

Topics in Insurance, 12CR

Life Pack

Life Insurance Principles, 12CR

Annuity Suitability Training, 6CR

Ethics, 6CR

Senior Pack

Medicare and Medicare Supplements, 12CR

Annuity Suitability Training, 6CR

Ethics, 6CR

One-n-Done Classes (24 Credits)

24 Credits 3 ETH

"PPACA Details and Ethics"

Course #6000050125

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Agent impacts of PPACA and assorted PPACA ("ObamaCare") details and Q&A from the DOL and IRS. Class reflects original PPACA implementation, not all the changes since: this is history class, not a reflection of current state. In addition, ethics is included so that this single course can fulfill you entire CE requirement!

24 Credits Popular 5 ETH

"IRAs, Retirement Plans, and Ethics"

Course #6000050124

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The ins and outs of IRAs and employment-based retirement plans directly from the IRS. In addition, ethics is included so that this single course can fulfill you entire CE requirement!

24 Credits Popular 5 ETH

"P&C, Commercial, and Ethics Readings"

Course #6000050057

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An engaging assortment of articles that cover the gamut of the P&C world. In addition, ethics is included so that this single course can fulfill you entire CE requirement!

Individual Classes (1-21 Credits)

1 Credit Popular

"Insurance Fraud"

Course #6000050089

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A quick look at insurance fraud in many of its present forms, as well as efforts to recognize, control and prosecute it.

1 Credit

"Life Insurance History"

Course #6000050071

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Hey Discovery Channel fans... this class takes you on a short journey though the early history of life insurance.

2 Credits

"Annuities"

Course #6000050132

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Covers the basics of annuities, with additional emphasis on variable annuities. History of annuities also covered. Does NOT fulfill AL Annuity Suitability Training Requirements

2 Credits Popular

"Principles of Insurance"

Course #6000050112

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Back to basics--- Fundamentals of insurance in law and in practice. The function of insurance in society as well as risk and contract basics.

2 Credits

"Life Settlements and Viaticals"

Course #6000050083

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A look at these controversial products from two very different angles. You decide which is right! Does NOT fulfill any Life Settlement Training Requirements

2 Credits

"Insurance in the Developing World 2"

Course #6000050130

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Lighter discussion of concepts in the 'Insurance in the Developing World 1' class. Life and health micro-insurance products are also discussed, and compared to community-based insurance-like activities that already take place in the developing world.

3 Credits 3 ETH

"What is Ethics?"

Course #6000050058

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Toolkit of tactics successful people use in wading through ethical dilemmas.

3 Credits Popular

"Health Insurance Scam Alert!"

Course #6000050123

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Overview of current health insurance scams, and how to protect your clients from them.

5 Credits Popular 5 ETH

"Ethics in Insurance"

Course #6000050148

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An engaging variety of readings that chronicle the role of ethics in the industry.

5 Credits

"Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance"

Course #6000050090

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Overview of errors and omissions insurance--- and how to make sure you never have to make a claim on your personal policy!

6 Credits Popular 6 ANN

"Annuity Suitability Training"

Course #6000050095

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This class fulfills the Annuity Training requirement for agents who wish to sell annuities.

6 Credits 6 ETH

"Ethics"

Course #6000050099

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Overview of ethics, including an overview of scholarly work on the subject.

9 Credits Popular

"Auto Insurance"

Course #6000050100

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Overview of auto insurance policies and provisions.

9 Credits Popular

"Home Insurance"

Course #6000050088

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Overview of homeowners insurance policies and provisions.

10 Credits

"Insurance in the Developing World 1"

Course #6000050129

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Fascinating look at the impact that micro-insurance has on people in the developing world. A peek into America's past--- we were just like these people 200 years ago, what would a program like this have done for our ancestors?

12 Credits

"Voluntary Benefits Overview"

Course #6000050114

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A broad look at the types of voluntary insurance and non-insurance products that the industry offers. How employers implement these plans, and communicate them effectively is discussed, as well as what makes each type of plan popular. This is followed by a discussion of the "new" cafeteria plan guidelines.

12 Credits

"Topics in Insurance"

Course #6000050115

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DI insurance, Group Insurance, Annuities, and an overview of the different types of businesses that we work with each day. Understanding the legal differences between types of companies can make you a better consultant and protects your clients.

12 Credits 3 ETHREP

"Auto Insurance and Ethics"

Course #6000050220

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Overview of auto insurance policies and provisions, with 3 credits of ethics baked in. This is a great class for AL agents that qualify as "service representatives" and only require 12 credits every 2 years. One class and done! (Do not take this course if you take 9-credit course #6000050100. You can't get credit for both in the same CE period.) This class is open to all agents.

12 Credits 3 ETHREP

"Homeowners Insurance and Ethics"

Course #6000050205

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Overview of homeowners insurance policies and provisions, with 3 credits of ethics baked in. This is a great class for AL agents that qualify as "service representatives" and only require 12 credits every 2 years. One class and done! (Do not take this course if you take 9-credit course #6000050088. You can't get credit for both in the same CE period.) This class is open to all agents.

12 Credits 3 ETHREP

"Life Insurance and Ethics"

Course #6000050219

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Overview of life insurance policies and provisions, with 3 credits of ethics baked in. This is a great class for AL agents that qualify as "service representatives" and only require 12 credits every 2 years. One class and done! (Do not take this course if you take 12-credit course #6000050082. You can't get credit for both in the same CE period.) This class is open to all agents.

12 Credits Popular

"Life Insurance Principles"

Course #6000050082

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Overview of Life Insurance principles and uses for both individuals and businesses. It covers the true meaning of Life Insurance in the real world, and finishes with a solid overview of Term Life Insurance.

12 Credits Popular

"Medicare and Medicare Supplements"

Course #6000050084

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A comprehensive overview of the Medicare program parts A,B,C, and D as well as Medigap insurance.

19 Credits

"IRAs and Retirement Plans"

Course #6000050204

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The ins and outs of IRAs and employment-based retirement plans directly from the IRS.

19 Credits

"P&C and Commercial Readings"

Course #6000050203

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A truly engaging assortment of articles that cover the gamut of the P&C and Commercial Insurance world.

21 Credits

"PPACA Details"

Course #6000050238

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Agent impacts of PPACA and assorted PPACA ("ObamaCare") details and Q&A from the DOL and IRS. Class reflects original PPACA implementation, not all the changes since: this is history class, not a reflection of current state.