Jun 3, 2014 | News
From now until July 1st 2014, you can save on ILScorp’s LLQP exam prep program – a complete and comprehensive online video course, which will give you the knowledge and skills to successfully challenge the provincial LLQP examination.
Regularly priced at $309.95, the complete program is now only $89, but only until July 1st!
With the ILScorp LLQP, you will receive:
- access to the LLQP Life Insurance Course in video format;
- a series of exam-type case studies;
- an online mock exam; and
- one attempt at the Certification Exam (subsequent attempts are $109).
With the ILScorp LLQP you’ll have six months to learn and review – you dictate your pace of study, and can repeat any sections before moving on in the course, or come back to challenging concepts at any time. You should plan to spend between 80 and 120 hours preparing for the provincial LLQP exam.
The ILS Life License Qualification Program is recognized and approved across Canada (excluding Quebec). It is valid for 13 hours of Continuing Education credit for Life/A&S in MB and Life in AB.
Enter Promo Code LLQP89 at checkout to receive discounted price of $89 plus tax.
Mar 5, 2014 | News
ILScorp is pleased to offer a variety of ways to help you prepare to write the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) exam, online, in the comfort of your own home or anywhere you have an internet connection.
Our interactive, online, CAIB Exam Preparation Video courses combine the dynamic instruction of Todd Hochban with the ease and convenience of online learning. Each course contains streaming video, and are divided into easy-to-manage chapters. Each chapter includes 10-20 video clips of the instructor, along with easy to read text. Numerous exercises and mock exams help to reinforce knowledge retention.
Complete the course anytime on your schedule, or if you need an added boost, register for the upcoming Virtual Classroom program and complete the exam prep course in only four weeks, with added support from ILScorp. The Virtual Classroom runs from March 17-April 11, and if you register by March 14, you can save $100 off the regular $550 cost of the program, using the promo code DAYLIGHT.
Benefits of the Virtual Classroom include:
- A Daily Assisted Learning calendar, which breaks the CAIB courses down into easy to manage daily study modules.
- The online CAIB video course are like having your own private tutor with the added benefit of being able to pause, rewind and review at the touch of a button. Unlike a live classroom, students can move through the material at their own pace ensuring that they understand key concepts before moving on to new sections.
- Have a question, ask the instructor! Online threaded discussions allow students to post questions, review answers, and really think about what they’re learning.
- Weekly practice exams simulate a real-exam environment so students are comfortable with the process.
- Review videos that summarize material covered. An extra study tool that students can come back to again and again.
- Live customer support throughout the program – no telephone trees or unanswered emails.
Options are also available for one-week live immersion courses in Vancouver.
Instructor Todd Hochban highly recommends using the CAIB textbook in conjunction with the ILScorp CAIB Programs to thoroughly learn the material. Please note ILScorp does not sell CAIB text books, but they can be purchased through your provincial brokers association. Contact your association directly for more information. Note: Students must register with their insurance council to write the CAIB examinations.
For more information, or to register visit
ILScorp.com or call us today at 1-800-404-2211.
Jan 27, 2014 | News
Congratulations to all of our Share and Win prize winners. Thank you to everyone who visited our Facebook page, to share with us what you want to learn in 2014. See all of the entries on Facebook.
It was a pleasure for us to hear from you that ILScorp has the courses that you want to take to expand your professional horizons this year. Whether it’s earning your insurance license or more designations, improving your professional skills or gaining experience in specific areas of insurance, ILScorp is here to help!
Congratulations to the following winners, who shared what they want to learn in 2014:
- Tracy Harnden Johnson: “I would like to get my designation.”
- Carolyn Suttle: “I want to learn how to study and pass my CAIB exams easier in 2014. My old brain needs help. I’ve attempted many times without success and have heard from many that your program is the best way to go.”
- Lesley Barrie: “I want to learn more about the management side of insurance and therefore, look forward to taking CAIB4.”
- Julia Mary Corsie: “I want to learn more about personal lines and to pass my CAIB 2 in 2014!!”
- Heather M. Sweetman: “I want to learn the skills to write a long answer exam, specifically CAIB1”
Each of our five winners will have $500 to spend on their choice of ILScorp online insurance training. They can choose from a subscription to our Continuing Education catalogues, the ILS introduction to General Insurance Licensing Program, our CAIB exam prep courses, and more.
We will contact each of our winners on Monday Jan. 27. CONGRATULATIONS!
Jan 24, 2014 | News
It’s the last day to share and win with ILScorp. We want to know what you want to learn in 2014, and give you the chance to win your choice of courses from ILScorp!
We’re excited to hear what you want to learn. From general ideas, to specific courses, agents across Canada know they can benefit from online insurance training from ILScorp. The entires are showing a huge variety of interests, and we know ILS can help!
Jenna F. tells us she wants to “learn my commercial insurance basics so I can move on to more complicated things, as I have been given the chance to start my career with an awesome company,” while Charlene S. says she wants to “learn more about claim outcomes and settlements.”
Angele C shared that she wants to “learn to be an expert in marketing in 2014.”
Debbie is excited to complete the ILS Introduction to General Insurance: “I work in a insurance office doing the motor vehicle and have attempted the fundamentals book as it was really difficult to understand. A few of my co-workers have completed the ILS course with great success, and the book was fun and easy to read. I would love to have the opportunity to complete it with this course. I am so motivated to try this!!”
Meanwhile Cathy P. says she wants “I want to learn to more….. just more.”
What do you want to learn in 2014? Let us know on our Facebook page which skills or subjects you’d most like to learn this year by filling in the blank: I want to learn ___________________ in 2014.
Whether you’re ready to begin your career in insurance, looking to upgrade your license, increase knowledge in specific areas of insurance, or learn business skills including time management and leadership, ILScorp has online courses to help you improve your professional life. Regardless of your goals, you’ll find online insurance training to suit your needs.
Share your answer on our Facebook page today, and you could win the chance to “learn more and earn more” with ILS. To help you achieve your 2014 learning goals, we’ll select contest five winners from these comments, who will receive up $500 worth of ILScorp online courses. Contest entries must be received by Jan. 24, 2o14.
Winners receive an ILScorp subscription or ILScorp course valued up to $500. All prizes must be redeemed by May 1, 2014.
* No cash value. Does not apply to previous purchases. Is not transferable to another person.
Dec 18, 2013 | News
Planning to visit Grandma’s or spending Christmas in Paris? Traveling over the holidays can be notoriously busy, expensive and stressful, but the news isn’t all bad. Check out these 10 holiday travel tips and find some joy this season.
1. Avoid peak travel dates.
Travel off-peak whenever possible. Fortunately, Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Wednesdays this year, so travel will likely be more spread out than normal, with no obvious peak days.
2. Book early.
Fares are only rising, so those who hold out in hopes of a late-breaking sale are likely to get left out in the cold or pay a very steep price for their procrastination. Be prepared to be flexible with dates and flight times.
3. Shop around.
Comparison shopping has never been easier. During peak travel season, casting the net as wide as possible will help you understand all of your options. For many travellers, price isn’t the only or even the most important factor, especially during the holidays. Thoughtful, deliberate use of the “search adjacent days or airports” features found on many websites may also surrender greatly improved fares and travel times.
4. Know your airports.
Checking alternate airports is a pretty standard tactic, but at this time of year it can really make a difference. You can score on almost every front – parking, rental cars, traffic to and from, nearby hotels – and save both time and money. Smaller airports see fewer flights and therefore, typically, fewer delays.
5. Plot connections carefully.
When booking flights, check your search results carefully for sufficient time during layovers, and build in some time for flight delays and weather woes. Avoiding really tight connections may save you a sprint through the terminal or a missed flight.
6. Leave early.
During peak travel times, many of the delays you’ll face lie on this side of security, from traffic jams and full parking lots to absent shuttles and long lines. Rather than striving to “arrive at the airport early,” you may want to try to “leave for the airport early” to anticipate the peripheral delays you may encounter.
7. Pack wisely.
In the past, you may have been able to fit everything into your carry-on without having to check any baggage – a strategy we still recommend. However, the TSA rules about liquids and gels make this a trickier proposition. When packing, keep in mind that most airlines are now charging travellers a fee for checking any bags on domestic flights (and even some international ones).
8. Use the Web for more than just booking.
The latest self-service developments in online travel can be tremendous time-savers during peak travel times. Whenever possible, print your boarding passes at home, use check-in kiosks or even pull up your boarding pass on your smartphone. Consider doing your holiday shopping online and having your gifts shipped to your destination.
9. Travel early or late in the day.
As a rule, airports are least congested at times when most people would rather be at home or asleep. Delays are far less likely for morning flights, and airports usually unclog as the afternoon and evening peak passes. Caveat: Staffing can be spotty for really early flights, so although your flight is highly likely to be ready to leave on time, check-in may take a while, along with other personnel-dependent steps like riding shuttle buses.
10. Consider package deals.
Peak travel periods can be the best time to buy package deals, even for folks who would never buy one, as the bundled pricing offered by packages can be very competitive, even (or especially) at times of high demand.
A Few Bonus Tips:
- Be prepared for more than the usual slowdowns at security. Even though the TSA’s liquid and gel rules have been around for many years now, folks who fly very rarely may not be familiar with all the ins and outs, and the newer full body scanners could catch even frequent travellers off guard.
- Gas up the night before you travel; no one leaves enough time for buying gas on the way to the airport.
- Investigate your frequent flier options to get better (and better guaranteed) seats.
- Keep your cool. Airline employees have considerable power over your well-being. Unfortunately, many enjoy wielding it against you, and few respond well to anger.
- Have phone numbers for everything: your hotel, your car rental agency, your airline, friends at your destination.
- Choose non-stop flights. The worst, most brutal delays occur in connecting airports, where you have no home, friends or family to retreat to.
- With airlines continuing to cut back on service, it’s more important than ever to confirm your flight several days before you leave – that way you’ll have a little leeway to make alternate plans if necessary.
- Don’t overpack even checked luggage; overstuffed bags that must be opened for a security check are much harder to repack.
- Do not wrap gifts, especially if you intend to carry them on the plane. Even in checked baggage, there is a strong chance they will be unwrapped for inspection by security personnel. Consider gift bags instead of wrapping paper this holiday season – you can easily remove the items from their bags if required and you don’t have to do a last-minute wrapping job at your destination.
- Give your cell phone a full charge, and write down or program the phone number of your airline so you can call easily as your flight time approaches.
Excerpted from the Independent Traveler
Want to ensure that your clients are properly protected over the holidays? Review their vehicle coverages as well as travel medical insurance policies with them before they head off on their trip. Not sure what they’ll need? ILScorp has hundreds of hours of online, accredited continuing education classes for insurance agents, to get you up to speed.
