Did you know different heritage homes have different designations, with many of them only having regulations for the exterior, and others only required to maintain the aesthetic of the architectural style it was built in? That’s one of the many things you will...
Unconscious bias, also known as implicit bias, refers to a person’s attitude or beliefs about others that happen without the person being aware of it. These biases are based on common facts or your past experiences that may affect how you think of things now....
Everyone has moments where their self-esteem is challenged, I promise that you are not alone. This personal and interactive session starts to tap into some of your Negative Automatic Thoughts and helps you understand how you can retrain our brain to create more of a...
As farms become larger and more complex, they require a combination of personal, farm and commercial coverages. Protect yourself and your clients by understanding the unique products and specialized coverage required for these enterprises, and receive an overview of...
Whistleblowing is when a worker reports any activity that could be deemed illegal, unethical, or against workplace policy. Whistleblowing is actually encouraged by employers when it benefits the business and individuals who do raise attention to misconduct should not...
Changing your organizational culture is the toughest task you will ever take on. Your organizational culture was formed over years of interaction among the participants in the organization. When people in an organization realize and recognize that their current...
Social media is everywhere and it can challenge your ethical decisions. Workplace social media ethics calls for the involvement of both management and workers in maintaining proper social media use. Join us while we discuss social media and ethics and the challenges...
Conflicts of interest occur when your own personal interests might be seen to conflict with those of the company or compromise your ability to make good business decisions. But would you recognize when a conflict occurs and know what to do if it does? Conflicts of...
Diversity in the workplace leads to a plethora of benefits – both from an internal and external perspective. However, that doesn’t mean implementing diversity initiatives at work isn’t without its unique set of challenges. Join us as we talk about understanding the...
In this quick 20 minute session, you will learn some tips to protect yourself and your organization as a remote worker. We will quickly review malware such as AZORult, Emotet and others in this unprecedented time and how COVID-19 has shown an increase in cyber...
Homes today run the gamut from 250-square-foot Tiny Homes to 25,000-square foot Mansions. Somehow insurance professionals need to find the right way to insure them all. Partly due to skyrocketing real estate prices, but also due to concerns for the environment, and a...
Did you know that there is a difference between hearing and listening? There is! Have you ever been told that you just don’t listen? Most people have at some point in their life, so you probably have experienced it as well. But the problem is that good listening...
In this interactive session, we will cover the basics of Surety to understand how surety works, the parties to a bond, and how indemnity applies. We will then dive further into the Surety world to cover Construction Bonds and Commercial Bonds. This is a robust session...
Note-taking is an art that is extremely important in our industry. What do we document? How do you say it? When can these notes be used? Join us for a quick 30-minute session on note-taking and what to include in your notes as well as valuable tips to protect your...
In this interactive session we will cover a crime application to understand the importance of the questions and why it is required, review typical coverage available in crime policy, and discuss fidelity coverage. You will then be able to put your knowledge to the...
This is one jam-packed session where you will learn EVERYTHING you need to know about Non-Profit D&O coverage. We will break down the responsibilities of the board, and coverage requirements. We will then do a comprehensive review of the application process,...
When building construction occurs as either ground-up new or renovation of an existing structure, there are many complex exposures and coverage options the underwriter, broker and risk manager must consider. They must also ensure the project is in compliance with the...
We begin with an overview of what the coverage entails. We will discuss who needs the coverage, what is included in the coverage and how to underwrite an application. We then will do a comprehensive case study consisting of a review of an application. We will discuss...
Building Construction 101 is one of the most important programs for all new insurance professionals. In this robust program, we will break down the important topics of construction into individual modules covering all types of building construction including...
This seminar will discuss the appropriate use of certificates of insurance, elaborate on when to use them and describe how to communicate effectively with certificate requesters, clients, and underwriters. We will review the proper way to complete a certificate of...
