Seminars

Insurance Essentials 101 - Webinar (IIBC)

Webinar

Insurance Institute of BC, BC [Map]
Date and Time: April 11, 2023 11:30 am - 1:30 pm PDT

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If you are new to insurance and have limited knowledge of the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry, this webinar is for you. Its purpose is to provide you an overview of the developments and functions of P&C insurance, introduce basic concepts and key roles in the process

It will be beneficial to administrative and support staff, accounts personnel, human resources and information technology employees, and any newcomers who would like to broaden their understanding of the insurance industry.

Webinar Objectives

• Define and explain "insurance" in everyday terms, including insurable risk
• Discuss the impact of risk and list some examples of perils and hazards
• Outline the basic insurance roles and relationships
• Discuss the functions of insurance in society
• Identify three major types of insurance and give examples of general insurance
• Recognize types of insurers and identify key functional areas
• Outline processes to establish insurance coverage and claims handling
• Recognize the role of and the types of reinsurance
• Identify various insurance organizations

Webinar Presenter

George Cooper, CIP
George is an enthusiastic and energenic individual with over thirty years experience in the education and development, management, sales and service areas of the insurance industry. A commitment to excellence and a sincere desire to help people succeed in personal and professional development are his most notable characteristics. George acheived his Certificate in Business Management in 1989, his Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation in 1996 and continues his professional development through various educational programs. George is an active volunteer with, and Ambassador for the Insurance Institute of Southern Alberta and the Insurance Instititue of Canada.

Webinar Log-in: Please ensure the email address in your profile is current. Connection testing and login details will be emailed prior to the webinar. Please check the email to test your connection to the webinar platform.

Number of Continuing Education Credits: 2 Technical CE Credit (BC)
Please be aware that tardy log-in or early log-out to/from the webinar will preclude IIBC from issuing a CE certificate for this education session.
* If you require CE credits for licensing renewal requirements in provinces other than BC, please check with you provincial licensing regulator for validity.

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 7, 2023

Fees: Include GST. Insurance Institute membership not required

$52.50 Individual Registration

Cancellation Policy: Participant substitutions accepted up to 24 hours prior to webinar (substitute must be current member). IIBC reserves the right to cancel the webinar due to unforeseen circumstances.

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QUESTIONS?
Donna Salahor, CIP
Insurance Institute of BC
E: dsalahor@insuranceinstitute.ca
T: 250.216.9393

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