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Comprehensive and straightforward...
The coverage explanations are comprehensive and straightforward, coverage comparison tips are very helpful, and the claims examples are readily adaptable to real-life client scenarios. ... Plus, continuing education credits are available in certain jurisdictions!
Victor L.
EVP, Insurance Brokerage, Canada
5/5
I’d thoroughly recommend ...
Very clear, concise content, delivered in an easy to understand way. Whether an industry vet or just starting out, you will learn something from this course- I did! It’s easy to see how this platform could complement any corporate training program. I’d thoroughly recommend ITC to any L&D manager.
Charlie M.
Team Lead, Insurance Company, UK
5/5
Extremely valuable insurance courses…
ITC’s D&O and Employment Practices Liability courses are extremely valuable. They helped me understand the insurance proposals we receive, where there is opportunity to challenge and improve AND to explain to my executive team and board members the risks we can (and cannot) manage through insurance.
Ryan P.
Chief Operating Officer, Energy Sector, Canada
5/5
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CE credit

Continuing Education Insurance Credits for Insurance Brokers in Canada

Licensed insurance brokers in Canada are required to take qualifying courses and training each year in order to maintain their license.
Underwriters at work

What is an Underwriter?

Have you ever filled out an application for insurance? An underwriter is a person who receives and analyzes your responses on that application. The underwriter assess the level of risk you present, the premium you'll pay, and your suitability for coverage.
Insurance broker meets client

What is a Broker? (an Insurance Broker)

The primary role of the insurance broker is to learn about the client's business operations, evaluate the client's needs, explore the client's risk tolerance, and provide options and advice on how different insurance products will address the clients' needs. Find out more about this rewarding career!
Risk managers at work

What is a Risk Manager?

A risk manager is someone who works with an organization to identify, assess, reduce, and control potential outcomes for a company. Risk managers can work internally as an employee or as an external consultant.
Claims adjusters at work

What is a Claims Adjuster?

A claims adjuster investigates insurance claims to determine the extent of an insurance company's liability (i.e., claims settlement). A claims adjuster will interview witnesses, review statements, and analyze the damage. Then provide documentation and recommendations to the insurance company in terms of the claim amount and validity of the claim.
Start your insurance career

What your career counselor never told you

For some reason, insurance is not often talked about at career fairs in high school, colleges, and universities. The insurance industry continues to be plagued with antiquated stigmas. We haven’t shaken off the image of the door to door life insurance salesman or the notion that it’s all a money grab. What a shame!
ERP

Extended Reporting Period (ERP) Explained

An Extended Reporting Period, or ERP, is a finite window of time beyond the end of a claims-made policy during which the insured organization may report claims to the insurer. The ERP extension only provides ...
Prior or pending litigation vs. prior acts

Understanding exclusions: ‘Prior or Pending Litigation’ and ‘Prior Acts’

‘Prior or Pending Litigation’ and ‘Prior Acts’ exclusions are both policy conditions that reference the time period before the policy begins and specify what the policy won’t cover. Understand the distinction between these terms, and in particular the implications of a Prior Acts Exclusion.
Excel shortcuts, save time.

5 Time-Saving MS Excel Shortcuts Every Insurance Professional Should Know

Learn these tricks and shortcuts, and you can significantly reduce the amount of time it takes to analyze your data and extract what you’re looking for.
pro-rata vs. short-rate cancellation

Pro-Rata vs. Short-Rate Cancellation

Pro-rata and Short-rate are two different ways of determining the refund amount that an insured party will receive if their insurance policy is canceled before the expiry date. Understand the difference between these two methods.
Hammer Clause

The Hammer Clause

A ‘Hammer Clause’ is an insurance policy provision which stipulates what happens when an insured does not consent to settle a claim, as recommended by their insurer. Learn more...
'Named Perils' and 'All Risks'

Named Perils vs. All Risks Explained in Plain English

Despite the standardization of some coverages and policies, the critical distinction between Named Perils and All Risks policies is still widespread, so it's important to carefully review insurance policies. Understand the difference between the two forms and what it means for you as an insurance buyer.
Peril vs Loss

Understanding the difference between peril and loss

What is loss? What is peril? And what is the critical distinction between these terms?
Report claim

Claims Made vs Claims Made and Reported

A Claims Made policy form offers coverage for claims made against the insured during the policy period. These policies typically come with a reporting requirement defined as “as soon as reasonably practicable.” This policy is also known as the “pure claims made” policy.
5 fast ways to sum in Excel

Think twice before using =Sum(…) – 5 Fast ways to Sum in Excel!

Did you know you can sum a column in Excel with one click?! As brokers and underwriters, time is a precious commodity. We need results fast! Because time is of the essence, we put together a guide on the 5 fastest ways to do a Sum in Excel.
SWOT analysis for insurance

January, a time for TOWS… (SWOT analysis for insurance)

January involves planning for the upcoming year. Be sure to carve out some time to give TOWS a try, regardless of your role within your firm. January is the time to set goals and draw a plan to achieve those goals! ...
effective email tips

5 Tips to Writing Effective Emails to Underwriters & Clients

5 Tips, 4 minutes read, that is sure to save you time on emails! Practice crafting your next email with these tips in mind- the more thought you put on an initial email, the less you’ll spend clarifying yourself!
Hard market negotiations

A Checklist to Successful Negotiations in a Hard Market

At the start of a hard market, we need to take time to brush up on our negotiation skills. This checklist will help you gather information and be proactive in your placing efforts. Be in control of your renewals and enter each discussion with an action plan!
Privacy and security

Privacy legislation and Cyber Insurance

For any business owner or director, it is essential to have an understanding of privacy laws. In collecting, handling, and storing data, your organization may be exposed to lawsuits from different stakeholders or charged hefty fines for violations by regulators.
Social Engineering Fraud

What is Social Engineering Fraud?

Social Engineering Fraud is the use of psychology to manipulate someone into following instructions to share confidential information or send money.
Benefits

The ITC Advantage

The Insurance Training Center makes learning insurance enjoyable so that insurance buyers and insurance professionals can focus on delivering better results and improving their careers.

Gain a competitive edge

ITC tracks industry developments with new course releases and regular course updates. Insurance keeps evolving so ITC’s courses do too.

Advance your career

ITC courses combine technical insurance information with practical guidance, illustrations and exercises.

Study anywhere and anytime

ITC’s online training gives easy access to interactive learning directly from the desktop, or any other device.

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Learn about Professional and Management Liability Insurance

The Insurance Training Center (ITC) offers courses on Directors and Officers Liability Insurance, Cyber Insurance, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, Commercial Crime Insurance, and more. Learn to answer questions such as: What is the insurance product all about and what risks does it address? Who needs it? What to consider when buying? And what should one expect when there’s a claim?

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For Individuals

Gain technical knowledge and practical skills using real-life examples that help you to understand and apply what you learn. If you’re a buyer, broker, underwriter - ITC courses are written for you. Upskill and be ready for whatever comes your way!

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For Business

Give your employees the technical training they need and help them succeed with ITC's interactive professional and management liability courses, tools and learning library.

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Testimonials

Don't Just Take Our Word for It

Aja Washington, Adjuster

Excellent course!

Recommend to all.

5/5
Javier Santos, Cyber Security Coach

Very informative in simple terms!

I found the Ransomware and Insurance 2022 Market Update to be very informative and delivered in simple terms. It will be beneficial to make it available in other languages like Spanish. Perhaps this can be done using a closed caption option.

5/5
Hany Abboud, Manager, Broker

I really found the Cyber Course very interesting. It made me understand the rationale behind the increased demand for Cyber Insurance, comprehend claims scenarios and relate to policy coverage. It was also very beneficial to go through terminologies and definitions pertinent to the Cyber world.

5/5
Chief Operating Officer, Energy Company

ITC’s D&O and EPLI courses helped me understand the insurance proposals we receive AND to explain to my executive team and board members the risks we can (and cannot) manage through insurance.

5/5
David Marsh, Partner, Broker

Most insurance courses are either pitched at people learning about the subject for the first time or jump straight into advanced topics. The ITC courses do a great job for all learners and I particularly liked the online format since you can either spend time starting from the beginning or quickly move on to the areas of most interest to you. The course material also went beyond insurance policy language – addressing risk management, claims processes, what buyers should consider, and more.

5/5
Rob H., SVP, Broker

This Commercial Crime course is fantastic. The content is very easy to follow and the visuals/graphics really helped simplify what is a very commonly misunderstood insurance product. I would certainly recommend this to anybody wishing to learn more about Crime insurance and the key risk exposures that businesses should be aware of.

5/5

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