Texas Online Insurance CE Individual Courses

This course provides students with knowledge and understanding of the threats and problems created by money laundering and how money launderers operate—including their techniques. Students will learn the laws, rules, and regulations that have been put in place to combat the problems. They will also learn their role in identifying signs that money laundering is taking place and their responsibilities once they have recognized unusual and suspicious activities.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Understand the unique needs of retired individuals, the resources available to meet those needs, and planning techniques available to clients at various stages of life. This course considers life insurance, annuities, health insurance, and long-term care, and covers critical market conduct issues.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 10 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course begins with a discussion of the need and value to financial advisors of providing advice to Baby Boomers on Medicare programs and choices, and then describes how and when to provide that advice. Course units cover the clients, considerations, resources, Medicare, enrollment, major choices, Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Plans, and changing plans.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This 4-hour course is designed to satisfy the training requirements of the state's NAIC Annuity Best Interest model regulation. The course begins with the concepts of annuities, then reviews types of annuities compares them with other financial vehicles and reviews the income tax rules for annuities. This course concludes with the evolution from suitability standards for annuity sales transactions to the current best interest standard. NAIC and FINRA regulation of the sale of annuities are reviewed in detail.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course discusses the anti-money laundering laws, starting with the original Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and continuing through the various legislative changes that have impacted, clarified, and strengthened the BSA.  As an insurance professional, you have a significant role in reducing money laundering. You need to recognize money laundering red flags. This course will inform and empower you to be aware and prepared if you encounter suspicious activity.

This course contains the recommended core elements of an AML program for life insurance companies, as well as directions on how to integrate insurance agents and brokers into the insurance company's AML program, including those associated with independent agencies. Major topics addressed in the course include trends in money laundering, major laws addressing money laundering, the core components of an insurance company's anti-money laundering program, the role and responsibilities of life insurance agents, recordkeeping requirements, and reporting requirements and penalties for breaking AML laws and regulations.

Money laundering is an enormous and pervasive worldwide problem, and it facilitates and promotes a wide variety of illegal and illicit activities. This course will help students understand the scope of the money laundering program, describe the applicable laws and regulations, and summarize the anti-money laundering programs conducted by insurers and explain the importance of knowing customers.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This comprehensive course examines the insurance products and concepts that meet business insurance needs. It compares proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, and then discusses key employee insurance, deferred compensation, split-dollar plans, executive bonus plans, and group insurance. It includes sample advanced sales agreements, plus valuable prospecting tips and sales ideas. The last unit explains financial statements and shows how to use them as sales tools.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 15 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Health insurance products are the subject of this course. Topics include: types of policies, disability income and medical expense insurance. Learn about the industry, marketing, applications, underwriting, group policies, common, required and optional policy provisions, social health insurance, and taxation.

Meet your 8-hour annuity CE course requirement in Texas. All Texas resident life agents who sell, solicit, or negotiate annuity contracts must complete 8 hours of annuity CE every licensing period. This annuity CE course covers Texas laws and regulations on annuities and also addresses annuity characteristics, the taxation of annuities, and the popular types and uses of annuities being sold today.

Employers rely on key employees for their business success. This course provides important information on the tools available to employers to recruit, retain and reward those key employees.

This fundamental course presents the methods used to determine the correct amount to pay for property and liability claims. Students learn the complete settlement process, from reserving to recovery through subrogation or salvage. Practical examples and exercises teach important strategies for on-the-job use.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course presents the basic procedures and relevant laws for property and casualty claim investigations. Students learn specific steps to follow when investigating auto liability, workers' compensation, fire, and fall-down claims. Relevant case studies show how to use information from a loss report in the investigation procedure.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 5 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

The Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Practices course describes the various techniques criminals use to launder money through the financial industry and includes a discussion of the regulations designed to detect, monitor, and prevent these criminal actions. Individuals who take this course will learn how to recognize activities that should be considered unusual or suspicious. The course covers the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, from its legislative history to its present day applications in the securities, insurance, and banking industries. Also included is a review of the International Money Laundering Abatement and Anti-Terrorists Financing Act of 2001. This act stems from Title III of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, which was passed in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. It enhances the government's ability to fight money laundering by monitoring currency transactions and suspicious financial activities.

Here is a careful analysis of Verisk’s ISO® business auto form. Students learn the eligibility rules and how to use the numerical system for designating the autos covered by the form.

Get a comprehensive look at key commercial insurance lines, including commercial property, ocean and inland marine, commercial general liability, commercial auto, commercial crime, and workers' compensation. Learn the coverages, exclusions, and conditions of each policy.

Look no further for complete training on the three Verisk’s ISO® dwelling coverage forms and important endorsements. The course describes who is eligible for dwelling insurance and when it is most commonly used.

Irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs) are a tax-effective method of paying estate settlement costs. This course covers elements of a trust, different methods for paying estate taxes, the use of life insurance for this purpose, and the value of paying premiums through annual gifts to an ILIT.

Insurance fraud is a costly problem for the insurance industry, policyholders, and the general public. Learn techniques to identify and fight fraud at the time a policy is purchased or when a claim is made. Property insurance, auto insurance, and workers comp are three of the policy types covered.

What concepts of legal responsibility underlie our system of insurance? This course covers our system of courts and the laws they administer, including contract and tort law, intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability, and how these principles of law affect the investigation, evaluation, and disposition of an insurance claim.

This course provides a comprehensive look at the life insurance industry. The first section of the course focuses on general information about insurance, including insurance regulation, insurance law, underwriting basics, and group insurance. The second section explains life insurance, including selling life insurance, policy issuance and delivery, types of insurance policies, policy provisions, policy options, annuities, group life insurance, Social Security and tax considerations, and retirement plans.

Learners will analyze each provision of Verisk’s ISO® personal auto policy and important policy endorsements. They will also learn about no-fault insurance and the main factors in determining personal auto premiums.

Classroom Equivalency Course - Personal Lines Concepts provides a comprehensive look at key personal insurance lines. Students will become familiar with all of the major categories of personal lines products, the kinds of situations they are designed to cover, and the characteristics that make them unique."

Understand the financial concerns facing your retired clients. This course will help you increase the value of the consultative services you provide your clients by offering strategic solutions to address those concerns and make you aware of the market conduct and ethical issues involved in serving the senior market.

Insurance professionals will learn why ethical conduct is good business. This course is appropriate for life and health and property and casualty staff and producers, and it satisfies the state-specific ethics and law requirements in many states.

Students classify and rate the occrrence form and learn how claims-made rating is different. Course topics include an introduction to general liability, tools used for rating CGL insurance, classifying and rating the occurrence and claims-made forms, and CGL and the CPP.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This comprehensive course on disability income insurance provides the training that agents need to educate clients and sell disability insurance policies in the individual and business markets. This course defines and explains the major forms of disability income insurance in clear and concise language with illustrations and marketing strategies.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 8 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

For a number of good reasons, it is customary for employers to provide a level of benefits beyond the cash wages paid to their employees. Historically the two most important reasons are the employer’s need to compete in the marketplace for desirable workers and workers’ needs and desires to raise their living standards.  

This course will review various benefits commonly offered to employees. Beginning with group life insurance coverage, then discussing group health insurance, and finally other miscellaneous benefits often included in an employee plan. This course will help you understand how employee benefit plans work so you can explain them to your clients.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 5 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Learn the most important concepts relating to equity-indexed annuities (EIAs). This course describes EIA designs, features, and performance in detail. It also shows examples of the way various EIA design structures perform under different market conditions and why indexing is a solid investment strategy for the traditional annuity buyer.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Ethics at Work emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct and professionalism in the property and casualty industry. Students learn how consumer protection and ethical issues relate to insurance regulation, with an emphasis on claims, underwriting, and sales practices. Case studies and exercises help students apply what they've learned.

This course addresses the complexities of ethical decision making in the property and casualty insurance environment. It goes beyond the generic subject of ethics with real-life examples and scenarios for the property and casualty professional and includes a set of tools that will help producers to sensitively and intelligently face or prevent ethical dilemmas. This course will reinforce professional competence by examining and responding to a variety of ethical issues facing independent and captive agents, brokers, and agency managers.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Get clued into the financial planning process and the financial services industry. This course covers the basic analytic tools of the trade, income tax planning, risk management planning, retirement planning, wealth accumulation planning, estate planning, and business planning, and concludes with a look at the profession.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 20 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Group insurance is a different animal. Get practical advice on enrolling, installing, and servicing group plans for life, health, and long-term care insurance. This course includes coverage of tax rules, Section 125 plans, and the impact of managed care and health insurance portability requirements.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 5 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Health insurance products are the subject of this course. Topics include: types of policies, disability income and medical expense insurance. Learn about the industry, marketing, applications, underwriting, group policies, common, required and optional policy provisions, social health insurance, and taxation.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 12 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course discusses the many different kinds of health insurance coverage's that are available. Health insurance varies according to the methods of underwriting, the injury or illness covered, the types of insurers, the types of benefits and services provided, the types of losses covered, and the amount of benefits available.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 9 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course discusses the coverages, exclusions and conditions that apply to the Section II Liability coverages in the 2011 version of the Verisk’s ISO® homeowners form.

The growth in popularity of indexed insurance products, specifically fixed indexed annuities and fixed indexed life insurance policies, has been dramatic. While these products are considered fixed contracts, the interest that is credited to these products is based on the performance of an external financial index. The basic concepts of these products may seem simple, but they are among the most complex of all insurance products. To many, they fall in the middle of the risk spectrum, between traditional fixed annuities and life insurance policies and variable annuities and variable life insurance policies.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Refresh your understanding of long-term care (LTC) planning. This course, which covers required LTC Partnership and Medicaid training, fulfills the four-hour ongoing training requirement for sellers of LTC insurance policies. Paying for long-term care and long-term care policy features and suitability are also highlighted.

This course provides a comprehensive look at the life insurance industry. The first section of the course focuses on general information about insurance, including insurance regulation, insurance law, underwriting basics, and group insurance. The second section explains life insurance, including selling life insurance, policy issuance and delivery, types of insurance policies, policy provisions, policy options, annuities, group life insurance, Social Security and tax considerations, and retirement plans. Review questions conclude each unit. Topics include an introduction to life insurance, the need for life insurance, permanent insurance, term insurance, annuities, policy provisions, riders, premiums, dividends, non-forfeiture and settlement options, policy loans, insurance applications, underwriting, claims, group life insurance, business insurance, retirement plans, tax treatment of life insurance, life insurance companies, legal and professional aspects, and government programs.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 11 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This is an introductory course in nature and uses of life insurance, insurance applications and receipts, mortality and rating, underwriting processes and actions, term life insurance, whole life products, specialized policy forms, flexible policies, policy riders, options, provisions, and the use of life insurance for financial planning.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 10 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course introduces insurance agents to long-term care (LTC) insurance. Newly revised, this course identifies the health care professionals and organizations that provide LTC services, and defines the various types of LTC settings and the scope of services in those settings. Tax-qualified and non-tax-qualified plans are described in detail. The course also covers Medicaid and Medicare.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course introduces insurance agents to long-term care (LTC) insurance. Newly revised, this course identifies the health care professionals and organizations that provide LTC services, and defines the various types of LTC settings and the scope of services in those settings. Tax-qualified and non-tax-qualified plans are described in detail. The course also covers Medicaid and Medicare.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 9 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Plain-language explanations and illustrations introduce diagnostic tools and relate them to the physical conditions commonly seen in medical claims. This course helps employees understand complex medical reports about tests and signs and use those reports effectively in the claims settlement process.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course familiarizes agents with the retirement planning market and the retirement planning process by covering three main areas: analyzing and identifying retirement income needs and how to address those needs, health care and health insurance options, and estate and distribution planning. Topics include needs analysis, Social Security, life insurance and annuities, investment products, qualified plans and IRAs, plans for small business owners, long-term care, and wealth distribution.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 15 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Do your employees need a quick orientation to the property and casualty industry? This powerful training is designed for completion in the first week on the job. It teaches new employees how the insurance industry operates and the contribution insurance makes to our world. Confidence is increased, and employees are prepared for the new roles they are about to play.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 5 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Who is responsible for developing a risk management plan and what does it consist of? Learn the steps in this process, how it can reduce or eliminate potential losses, and how it benefits insureds, insurance companies, and producers.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

The rules governing Social Security and Medicare are complex, and eligibility requirements and benefit amounts can change frequently. This course will help you understand these programs. The course is divided into two parts and covers both Social Security and Medicare.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course provides an introduction to the income taxation of life insurance products and annuities. The lessons discuss life insurance as a financial product, term and permanent life insurance, rights and benefits of life insurance ownership, settlement options, and taxation. The lesson on annuities covers the role of annuities in investment planning and taxation issues.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course covers Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D as well as Medicare Supplement insurance policies. The course focuses on topics related specifically to Medicare-related products, state and federal laws and rules related to Medicare-related products, prohibited sales practices regarding Medicare-related products, topics related to the suitability of sales of Medicare-related products, and fraudulent and unfair trade practices regarding the sale of Medicare-related products. Particular attention is devoted to Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.

This 4-hour course meets part of Texas's 8-hour annuity CE required every licensing period for Texas resident life agents who sell, solicit, or negotiate annuity contracts. This course covers Texas laws, rules, and regulations on annuities and also addresses annuity characteristics, the taxation of annuities, and the popular types and uses of annuities being sold today.

This 8-hour course fully meets Texas's 8-hour annuity CE course requirement. All Texas resident life agents who sell, solicit, or negotiate annuity contracts must complete 8 hours of annuity CE every licensing period. This annuity CE course covers Texas laws, rules, and regulations on annuities and also addresses annuity characteristics, the taxation of annuities, and the popular types and uses of annuities being sold today.

Satisfy your Texas eight-hour long-term care training requirement with this course, which introduces students to the need for long-term care, examines how long-term care insurance can meet long-term care needs, and covers the Texas long-term care partnership program and Medicaid eligibility. Long-term care policy features, benefits, and design options are also discussed.

Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, education IRAs, and medical savings accounts are the subject of this course. Learn how these savings vehicles can be used with employer-sponsored retirement plans and medical savings accounts as part of an overall personal financial strategy, for both retirement and pre-retirement savings.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 5 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Students learn the proven-effective, four-step underwriting process: acquire needed information from the right sources, evaluate that information, select and implement sound underwriting actions, and monitor for changes and results. The course covers the basics required to underwrite specific lines of insurance and describes the purpose of reinsurance in the context of the underwriter's role.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 5 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Take your knowledge of variable contracts to the next level. Learn to describe the formal characteristics of fixed premium variable life, variable universal life, and variable annuities to prospects and clients; determine suitability requirements of variable contracts; and explain and recommend asset allocation based on your clients' needs.