Jun 26, 2015 | News
ILScorp offers hundreds of online insurance training courses, as well as specialized communication courses, leadership and management programs and more. And with new courses being added on a regular basis, here’s a look at some you may have missed:
1. Adjusting Bodily Injury Claims Course Series: Considering a career in adjusting bodily injury claims, or want to further your knowledge and understanding of the adjusting bodily injury process? Start learning with Module 1 through 4: Introduction and the Investigation Process; Injury Explanation and Details and Determining Liability; Introduction to Anatomy: Skin and Muscles; Muscle Strains and Skeletal Make Up, now available, with Module 5: Fractures and the Spinal Column, coming soon. These interactive online courses are available for individual purchase, with the entire series included as part of your ILS General CE Course Subscription and ILS Adjuster CE Course Subscription.
2. Certified Ontario Auto Expert & ICBC Autoplan: Yes, they are separate courses, but for agents working in BC and Ontario, understanding auto insurance is a critical part of the job. The Ontario Auto Expert Course leads you through the coverage, common client concerns and questions, errors and omissions avoidance, options, and important considerations in giving advice about private automobile coverage in Ontario. ILScorp also has 2 new ICBC courses: Introduction to BC Autoplan Insurance provides new orientation training for those wanting to learn more about ICBC’s Autoplan insurance in BC, while ICBC Autoplan Coverages and Exclusions provides in-depth insurance training on ICBC’s Autoplan insurance coverage and exclusions. Both courses review: ICBC Autoplan coverages and exclusions; Accident benefits; Underinsured Motorist Protection; Hit-and-Run & UMP; Third-party liability; and what ICBC covers.
3. Understanding Workplace Bullying: Two courses, one designed for employees, and another for employers, tackle the issue of workplace bullying and help your company become compliant with existing laws. Ontario, Manitoba, Québec and Saskatchewan have already introduced legislation against bullying and B.C. recently enacted Bill 14 [Workers Compensation Amendment Act] to address the effects of bullying at work. Up to 40 percent of Canadian workers report feeling bullied at work. What does this mean for you and your business? The courses are available as part of the General Insurance Course subscription or they can be purchased individually.
4. Saskatchewan Approved Accredited Ethics Courses: Get your Insurance Council of Saskatchewan approved mandatory ethics training courses and earn Continuing Education credits at the same time with these ILScorp Ethics series: Ethics and the Insurance Professional Courses (Parts 1-3) – now included in your general subscription, and Life Ethics in the Insurance Industry (Parts 1 -3) – included in the the life subscription bundle.
5. Secrets for Exceptional Speaking Course: Learn the techniques to communicate effectively and connect with your clients, customers, co-workers and family. Know how to bring your words to life with appropriate emotion with this innovative approach to presentation and communication skills. Enhance your reputation and relationships, improve your self-confidence and advance your career with the Secrets for Exceptional Speaking online course.
With more than 23,000 insurance professionals training with ILScorp every year, we are the leader in online insurance training in Canada. And with an ever expanding catalogue of courses, you’ll find relevant and informative courses for your business at ILScorp.com. Visit the website and get started today.
May 26, 2014 | News
The 2014 Continuing Education deadlines are fast approaching for insurance agents in BC, Manitoba (May 31) and Alberta ( June 30 ). If you have a group of five or more employees who need to complete their CE courses in order to meet insurance licensing requirements, then a group subscription to ILScorp’s online General Insurance continuing education courses may be the perfect solution to your agency’s insurance training needs.
ILScorp provides online insurance training for more than 22,000 people a year, and the General Insurance subscription offers access to more than 100 courses and 400+ credits hours. Individual subscriptions are priced at only $185, but with a group of five or more, you’ll save $50/pp. Group members get unlimited one-year access to ILScorp’s extensive General Insurance CE course catalogue. Individual subscriptions provide six months of access.
Why choose ILS?
- All of our courses are accredited and are written by insurance training experts.
- Our text and video courses engage the user so the learning experience is both interesting and entertaining.
- Access your online insurance CE courses from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
- 100+ courses means you’ll find something relevant to your career.
- New courses are added regularly.
- Buy now for instant access. Register or renew online and get started today.
Learn more about group subscriptions at ILScorp.com or call 1-800-404-2211 and get started today.
Continuing Education with ILScorp – Fast, Easy, Done!
May 20, 2014 | News
May means the approach of several CE deadlines for insurance agents across Canada. Continuing Education deadlines are fast approaching for insurance agents in BC and Manitoba (May 31), and Alberta’s requirements must be met by June 30 this year. In Saskatchewan, your deadline varies based on your license renewal date.
Now is the time to get working on your mandatory CE hours and avoid the last minute rush. ILScorp is ready to help, with continuing education catalogues feature hundreds of hours of accredited courses that you can complete anywhere you have an internet connection.
The ILScorp general insurance catalogue offers more than 300 hours (160 courses) of accredited Continuing Education training, so you’ll find courses that are of interest and relevance to you and your business. More than 50 courses have recently been updated and re-accredited, and new courses are added regularly. Six-month subscriptions, which provide access to the entire general insurance catalogue are only $185. Discounts for groups of five or more are available.
ILScorp’s Life / A&S course catalogue includes more than 75 CE courses (185 hours). A new online Professional Liability course: Introduction to Errors and Omissions Exposures Insurance for Life / A&S Agents, which is also included in the subscription option. Individual Courses start at $85. Six month subscriptions to the entire Life/A&S CE course catalogue are $260.
Wondering which courses qualify for CE in your province? You can tell where a course is accredited two ways: one, by looking for your province’s flag in the course descriptions; and two, when you open a course it is indicated in the course description.
Advantages of the ILS continuing education course subscriptions:
- Once you purchase your subscription, you can begin taking your courses immediately! If you are a new subscriber, you will receive an automated username and password by email.
- Access more than 180 accredited general insurance training courses in both text and streaming video formats, including personal lines, commercial lines, auto, farm, professional management and personal skills courses.
- Access more than 75 accredited life/A&S insurance training courses in both text and streaming video formats including errors & omissions insurance, money management planning process and insurance and estate planning.
- Have a digital record of your completed course work, which we keep on file for up to seven years.
- Save time by completing your general insurance continuing education requirements entirely online, no paperwork or commute.
- Courses can be accessed any time and you can log in and log out as many times as you wish during the course period.
- Quizzes and Final exams are offered in most of our courses to help you retain the information.
- Should you require any assistance at any time during your course work, we are here to support you 5 days a week, 0800 – 1700 PST.
Join the more than 22,000 Canadian insurance professionals who develop their skills with ILScorp each year! Visit ILScorp.com today to get started, or call 1-800-404-2211.
CE with ILS – Fast, Easy, Done!
May 5, 2014 | News
High-risk driving, which includes failing to yield, speeding, following too closely and ignoring a traffic control device, contributes to almost half (44 per cent) of all police-reported crashes that result in injuries or fatalities each year in B.C.
The Insurance Corporation of BC and police have launched a month long high-risk driving campaign at an intersection in Vancouver where a mock crash was set-up to show the consequences of underestimating the time it takes to make a left-hand turn safely.
Determining if it’s safe to make a left-hand turn at an intersection is not always easy. Drivers need to consider the speed of oncoming traffic, the time it will take to cross each lane and accelerate to the speed of traffic.
“As the weather improves, motorists can expect to find themselves sharing the road with more motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Use caution, be aware of other road users, and stay focused on the road.”
Police will be stepping up enforcement during the month of May targeting all high-risk driving behaviours including failing to yield, speeding, following too closely and ignoring a traffic control device.
“High-risk driving behaviours such as tailgating, failing to yield or speeding have no place on our roadways,” said Chief Officer Neil Dubord, Chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “Drivers have to be responsible for their actions, pay attention and focus on driving. As police officers, we see the heartbreaking effects that result from bad driving behaviours – we will be out in full-force across the province to let you know that we are serious about reducing these senseless crashes that are so easily prevented.”
“We’re asking drivers not to underestimate the time and space required to make a left-hand turn safely,” said John Dickinson, ICBC’s director of road safety. “Don’t panic if the light turns yellow while you’re waiting to make a left-hand turn. You’re legally allowed to complete your turn if you’re already in the intersection, but watch for approaching vehicles, especially for drivers trying to beat the red light.”
The high-risk driving campaign aims to change driver attitudes and behaviours. Here are yielding and intersection safety tips from ICBC:
- When making a left-hand turn at an intersection controlled by traffic lights, don’t rush, yield to oncoming traffic, including cyclists and motorcyclists, as well as pedestrians. Don’t panic if the light turns yellow while you’re waiting to make a left-hand turn. You’re legally allowed to complete your turn if you’re already in the intersection, but watch for approaching vehicles, especially for drivers trying to beat the red light.
- To determine whether the gap in traffic is enough to allow for a safe left-hand turn, consider the speed of oncoming vehicles, the time it will take to complete the turn and accelerate to the speed of traffic.
- If there is any doubt about who has the right-of-way or if there is any chance of a crash, it’s always better to yield to the other person.
- Always yield to pedestrians and follow directions from crossing guards and traffic control people.
- When crossing a bike lane to turn right or to pull to the side of the road, be sure to signal well ahead and yield to cyclists.
- Always yield to emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights and sirens. All traffic moving in both directions must stop. (Exception: if you’re on a divided highway and the emergency vehicle is on the other side of the median, you may not need to stop.)
For more tips and information on this year’s campaign, visit icbc.com.
ILScorp offers ICBC Autoplan courses for BC insurance agents. Introduction to BC Autoplan Insurance Online Course provides new orientation training for those wanting to learn more about ICBC’s Autoplan insurance in BC. ICBC Autoplan Coverages and Exclusions Online Course provides in-depth insurance training on ICBC’s Autoplan insurance coverage and exclusions.
Both courses review:
- ICBC Autoplan coverages and exclusions;
- Accident benefits;
- Underinsured Motorist Protection;
- Hit-and-Run & UMP;
- Third-party liability;
- and what ICBC coverss
Keep up with the latest Canadian Insurance news at ILStv.com
Apr 16, 2014 | News
BC Insurance agents – your CE deadline is coming up on May 31, and the BC Insurance Council wants to make you aware of a number of key points about your continuing education requirements.
In an email sent out last Friday, the council strongly recommends that you review the CE section on Council’s website to ensure you are aware of your responsibilities, as it appears there are common misconceptions on the CE requirements.
Some key points from their email:
- Your licence year runs from June 1 to May 31.
- You must complete CE for each year licensed, including your first year, regardless of when you obtained your licence. The CE for your first year must be completed at the time of your first annual filing. As an example, if your first licence was effective March 15, 2013, the next filing date is June 1, 2014. For your June 1, 2014 filing you will be required to have two full years of CE credits; one for your March 15, 2013 to May 31, 2013 licence year and one for your June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014 licence year.
- If you have been licensed for any part of a licence year (active or inactive), you must complete the full CE requirement for that year.
- There is no carry-forward of credits.
- The LLQP course and exam taken to qualify for your life licence do not qualify for CE.
- Courses taken prior to obtaining your licence do not qualify for CE.
This is not all of the information you require to meet your CE obligations. The insurance council urges you to read the entire section on your CE responsibilities, including how to determine if a course qualifies, the number of hours needed, and what information you need to maintain on file for a CE audit.
ILScorp is here to help if you still need to complete your CE hours. Subscribe today to our General Insurance Course Catalog and enjoy these benefits:
- access to over 180 accredited general insurance training courses in both text and streaming video formats, including personal lines, commercial lines, auto, farm, professional management and personal skills courses.
- save money compared to purchasing individual courses.
- have a digital record of your completed course work, which we keep on file for up to seven years.
- save time by completing your general insurance continuing education requirements entirely online, no paperwork or commute.
Enjoy the same benefits with our Life/A&S course subscriptions, which offers more than 75 courses.
Buy online today or call us at 1-800-404-2211 with any questions!
According to the email from the insurance council, Council has increased the number of CE audits it conducts and has been disciplining licensees found to be in breach of this licence condition. In its reviews, Council has typically not accepted a licensee’s lack of knowledge regarding their responsibilities as a defence. Remember it is your responsibility to understand and meet your responsibilities as a licensee.
