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TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 2019/2020 Course Calendar 06 Continuing Education - Seminars 08 Continuing Education - Webinars 15 National Programs - CSIP 16 Licensing – Fundamentals of Insurance 18 National Programs - CAIB 20 National Programs - CPIB 23 Education Recap 24 Contact Information Note: Program courses, CECs, pricing and dates are subject to change at any time. All courses are offered on a first come first serve availability and will be subject to sufficient enrollment numbers. For finalized information on any course and to register for any of our offerings, visit the IBAM website at www.ibam.mb.ca/courses 2
2019 / 2020 Course Calendar Snapshot June 2019 S M T W T F S 4-7 IWS Immersion – Page 16 1 10 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24-28 Fundamentals of Insurance Immersion – Page 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July 2019 S M T W T F S 3 CAIB Exam 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 23-26 IWS Immersion – Page 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 2019 S M T W T F S 12 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 1 2 3 19-23 Fundamentals of Insurance Immersion – Page 16 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 28 IBAM / YBN Golf Tournament 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 2019 S M T W T F S 9 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10-13 IWS Immersion – Page 16 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 Best Practices for Commercial Exposures Webinar – Page 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 11 CAIB Exam / CPIB Exam 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16-21 CAIB 2 Immersion – Page 18 29 30 18 Privacy Compliance Webinar – Page 8 & 9 23-28 CAIB 3 Immersion – Page 18 24 CSIP; Module 1, Part 1 – Page 15 26 CSIP; Module 1, Part 2 – Page 15 30-5 CAIB 4 Immersion – Page 18 October 2019 S M T W T F S 30-5 CAIB 4 Immersion – Page 18 1 2 3 4 5 7 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 Insurance to Value Webinar – Page 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9 IBAM Career Fair 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 15 CSIP; Module 2, Part 1 – Page 15 27 28 29 30 31 17 CSIP; Module 2, Part 2 – Page 15 21-25 Fundamentals of Insurance Immersion – Page 16 22 Preparing for Winter Webinar – Page 9 3
2019 / 2020 Course Calendar Snapshot November 2019 S M T W T F S 4 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 1 2 5 Management of Commercial Risk Webinar – Page 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 Futureproofing your Brokerage – Page 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12-15 IWS Immersion – Page 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 12 CSIP; Module 3, Part 1 – Page 15 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 14 CSIP; Module 3, Part 2 – Page 15 19 Errors & Omissions Loss Control Seminar (Brandon) – Page 6 20 Errors & Omissions Loss Control Seminar (Winnipeg) – Page 6 28 Solid Fuel Heating Appliances Webinar – Page 10 December 2019 S M T W T F S 3 Understanding the CGL Webinar – Page 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 CAIB Exam / CPIB Exam 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 CSIP; Module 4, Part 1 – Page 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12 CSIP; Module 4, Part 2 – Page 15 29 30 31 16-20 Fundamentals of Insurance Immersion – Page 16 January 2020 S M T W T F S 13 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 1 2 3 4 14 Personal Lines Property Webinar – Page 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14-17 IWS Immersion – Page 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20-25 CAIB 2 Immersion – Page 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 CSIP; Module 1, Part 1 – Page 15 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 CSIP; Module 1, Part 2 – Page 15 27-1 CAIB 3 Immersion – Page 18 29 Insuring Unique Property Webinar – Page 11 February 2020 S M T W T F S 27-1 CAIB 3 Immersion – Page 18 1 4 Residential Plumbing & Electrical Webinar – Page 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 CAIB Exam / CPIB Exam 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 CSIP; Module 2, Part 1 – Page 15 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 20 CSIP; Module 2, Part 2 – Page 15 24-29 CAIB 4 Immersion – Page 18 27 Builders Risk & Liability Webinar Series – Module 1 – Page 12 March 2020 S M T W T F S 2-6 Fundamentals of Insurance Immersion – Page 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 Builders Risk & Liability Webinar Series – Module 2 – Page 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 Cannabis Webinar – Page 13 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 24 CSIP; Module 3, Part 1 – Page 15 29 30 31 26 CSIP; Module 3, Part 2 – Page 15 31-3 IWS Immersion – Page 16 4
2019 / 2020 Course Calendar Snapshot April 2020 S M T W T F S 31-3 IWS Immersion – Page 16 1 2 3 4 2 Builders Risk & Liability Webinar Series – Module 3 – Page 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14-16 IBAM Annual Convention & Tradeshow 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 CSIP; Module 4, Part 1 – Page 15 26 27 28 29 30 30 CSIP; Module 4, Part 2 – Page 15 30 Life Lease Webinar – Page 14 May 2020 S M T W T F S 4-8 Fundamentals of Insurance Immersion – Page 16 1 2 6 CAIB Exam / CPIB Exam 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 Introduction to Umbrella Liability Webinar – Page 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 2020 S M T W T F S 2-5 IWS Immersion – Page 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 22-26 Fundamentals of Insurance Immersion – Page 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July 2020 S M T W T F S 8 CAIB Exam 1 2 3 4 13 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 21-24 IWS Immersion – Page 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 2020 S M T W T F S 10 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 1 17-21 Fundamentals of Insurance Immersion – Page 16 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 26 IBAM / YBN Golf Tournament – Date to be confirmed 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Sept 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 9 CAIB Exam 30 31 14 Fundamentals Exam / Out of Province Exam 15-18 IWS Immersion – Page 16 5
Continuing Education Seminars We continually develop new in-class seminars that touch on everything from specific industry issues to general business topics. We have a great vantage point of the industry as a whole – our job is to keep you informed and at the top of your game by providing quality seminars at every level. Our facilitators are some of the best in the business. They range from active brokers chosen for their expertise on a specific topic to insurance company personnel and independent consultants. All of our facilitators are dedicated to providing quality education. Let us know if facilitating is something you have always wanted to do. Futureproofing your Cost $25 per member Brokerage $100 per non-member What’s Coming, Why it Matters and Facilitator Where to Start Various speakers will be participating throughout the day SPONSORED BY Accreditation WAWANESA INSURANCE General ICM CE Credits TBA Partners Wawanesa, Trufla and MPI will present information on roadmaps, trends, and how brokerages can use technology to better inform and serve their customers. Errors & Omissions Loss Control Seminar The day will consist of three 90-minute sessions, a lunch and prizes!! Understanding your exposures to Errors & Omissions claims as a Broker is key to Highlights developing your operations strategy. Hear from our partners re: the challenges and opportunities During this seminar, you will examine presented to the broker channel by what clients expect of you, what courts technological advancement expect of you, and what others expect of Interact with Wawanesa and MPI with you. respect to their future technology roadmaps It is during the discussions that you will be Prepare yourself and your brokerage able to answer the questions you need to for the next generation of service answer in order to establish the delivery procedures that best suit your brokerage. Recommended for Objectives All brokerage principals and brokerage This seminar will examine those staff expectations and review some methods to address your exposures. You will: Date November 6, 2019 Review the duty of care required by professionals Time Examine sources of claims and claim 9:00am – 4:30pm trends as a learning tool Gain understanding of the need for consistency in procedures 6
Learn of some tools and actions IBAM Loss Control Seminar Discount to assist in controlling your exposures Available to IBAM members only, this seminar provides qualifying Insight into how Social Media brokerages a 10% premium credit on your next renewal under the can expose your brokerage to a members’ Errors & Omissions Program, which is required every possible E&O Situation three years. See table below for qualifying criteria. Recommended for A – Seminar Attendance Requirements: All brokerage staff wishing to Brokerage Staff Number minimize their exposure to Errors & Position in Brokerage Size Required Omission incidents. Active Agency Principal, Owner, Partner IBAM members who are insured 1 to 4 1 or Officer through the Association’s E&O Program and, who meet the 1 Active Agency Principal, Owner, requirements for representation, Partner, or Officer will earn a 10% credit on their 5 to 11 3 AND annual premium after they attend Any 2 additional combinations of this seminar and remain loss free. Producers or CSR’s 1 Active Agency Principal, Owner, Date 25 % of Staff Partner, or Officer Brandon – November 19, 2019 AND But no more 12+ Any combination of Active Agency Winnipeg – November 20, 2019 than a max of Principal, Owner, Partner, Officer, 15 employees Operations Manager, Producer, or CSR's Time until number required reached 10:30am – 3:00pm B – No claims are made against the Insured in each of the three policy periods following attendance at the seminar. Cost $150 per member C – 1) If there are no claims made against the Insured during the three year "Risk $225 per non-member Management credit" term, the Insured may re-qualify for credit by attending another seminar during the third year of the "Risk Management credit" term and prior to the policy period expiration date. Insureds must meet the risk management Facilitator criteria every 3 years. Katrina Hueging, Director of Training & Education at IBAM 2) If a claim is made against the Insured during any of the three years of the "Risk Management" term the credit will be lost at the next policy anniversary date. The Insured may re-qualify by attending a seminar during the policy period for which Accreditation the credit is lost, provided there are no additional claims made during the policy 3.5 General ICM CE Credits / 3.5 period. However, the risk management credit will not be applied to any renewal for GICS CE Credits the year in which the claim was made. If any additional claims are made, the Insured must wait an additional year before he is eligible to re-qualify for the credit. For more information on IBAM’s Online Courses as well as upcoming Webinars and Seminars, contact: Katrina Hueging Director of Training & Development katrinahueging@ibam.mb.ca 204-488-1857 ext. 3 7
Online Webinars We are continually developing new webinars that touch on relevant and timely topics industry- wide. Learn from the comfort of your own office environment. If you are looking for something specific or an offering that had been available previously, we can tailor webinars to your brokerage needs. Let us know what you are looking for. Best Practices for Privacy and Security These new requirements will increase the urgency that brokers Assessing Commercial Breach Compliance; A advise their clients about their Exposures Broker – Client foreseeable and insurable privacy/security breach risks from Perspective both a first party and a third party In this seminar you’ll explore game planning for successful commercial perspective, and provide adequate This program will provide practical insurance and risk management business production. guidance to ensure that brokers solutions. effective November 1, 2018 are You’ll learn effective methods for able to assess and manage their commercial client prospecting, Objectives client’s insurable privacy/ security Understand the new including how to research prospects, breach notification risks. how to properly analyze commercial mandatory breach notification exposures, and the best ways to framework and its The new requirements as of corresponding requirements handle prospect expectations. November 1, 2018 will impose Understand the first party and notice requirements in the event of third party liability risks You’ll then discuss marketing a “breach of security safeguards” strategies and learn how to prepare created by the new breach on all organizations regulated by notification framework risk submissions that engage the Personal Information Protection commercial underwriters. Along the Explore insurance and risk and Electronic Documents Act management solutions to the way, you’ll tackle case studies to (“PIPEDA”), and corresponding new reinforce your learning. compliance, first party and record-keeping requirements. third party risks associated Recommended for with the new privacy/security The new regulatory requirements notification regime. Brokers who are new or relatively set out a mandatory breach new to Commercial Lines notification framework which Recommended for contain a three-pronged notice Brokerage Owners & Managers as Date requirement: September 10, 2019 well as Corporate Decision Makers A. A report to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Date Time Canada, 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm September 18, 2019 B. A notice to affected individuals, and Time Cost C. A notice to other $125 per member 9:00am – 11:00am organizations. $150 per non-member Cost For any privacy and security $125 per member Facilitator breaches occurring on or after $150 per non-member Nick Batistic November 1, 2018, your client organizations will have to navigate Facilitator Accreditation this new regulatory maze to 2 General ICM or GICS CE Credits Mario Fiorino, B.A, LL.B, M.ED, ensure; compliance, avoid costly Insurance Bureau of Canada noncompliance consequences and avoid reputational risk. Accreditation 2 General ICM or GICS CE Credits 8
Privacy and Security Breach This informative seminar will provide insight into why insurance to value is important for all stakeholders in Compliance; A Management the insurance contract. Perspective Participants will learn: An optional continuation of the Privacy webinar How Insurance to Value is determined held earlier the same day, this session will expand The various construction types on the market on the information presented specifically for A stronger understanding of Co-Insurance brokerage management and owners. Other relevant information trending in the insurance marketplace This webinar can only be attended by brokers participating in the Privacy & Security Breach Recommended for Compliance; A Broker-Client Perspective webinar. Sales and Service Brokers Objectives Date Understand the new mandatory breach October 8, 2019 notification framework and its corresponding requirements Time Be introduced to a model brokerage 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 am security/privacy breach compliance policy. Cost Date $125 per member September 18, 2019 $150 per non-member Time Facilitator 11:10am – 12:10pm Juanita Morris, Triple R Corporate Risk Analysis Cost Accreditation $50 per member 2 General ICM or GICS CE Credits $75 per non-member Facilitator Mario Fiorino, B.A, LL.B, M.ED, Insurance Bureau of Preparing for Winter Canada Many times clients look to us for advice on how to Accreditation prepare for winter. Whether it be watercraft, seasonal 1 General ICM or GICS CE Credits dwellings, ATV's or summer cars. We will not only discuss advice to give clients on how to winterize but will review the change in exposure that Insurance to Value occur once the risk has been put into hibernation over the winter months. Insurance to value determines how much coverage is available to rebuild/replace in the event of a Objectives loss. Determining accurate insurance to value is a Discuss the importance if winterizing and tips to complex and important process that requires provide your clients on how to complete this task specialized knowledge, skills, experience and tools Understanding different policy wordings and how to get it right. exclusions or limitations can apply Claims scenarios and industry trends will be The process is further complicated by coinsurance explored clauses. Both concepts are important and often misunderstood because the impacts of these concepts are not felt until a claim is made, even though values are determined at the time a policy is purchased. 9
Recommended for Accreditation Recommended for all Personal Lines and 2 General ICM or GICS CE Credits Commercial Lines Brokers as well as Underwriters and Claims Adjusters. Date Solid Fuel Heating Appliances October 22, 2019 – An Insurance Perspective Time Webinar 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 am Whether for ambiance or for heating, solid Cost fuel burning appliances are a common $125 per member addition to Manitoba homes. If not properly $150 per non-member installed and maintained, they can be a major cause of residential fires. Solid fuel- Facilitator burning appliances in all their variations Melanie Needham, MRD Training & Consulting require extra care and handling by insurance Inc. brokers and their clients. Accreditation Brokers that complete this webinar will 2 General ICM or GICS CE Credits discover the many types of solid-fuel heating appliances including wood, pellet and biomass units. Participants will also gain an understanding of the operation, Management of Risk – maintenance and insurance concerns for solid fuel appliances. Commercial Lines Objectives In this seminar, you’ll investigate and discuss • Develop an understanding of solid fuel the preliminary stages of commercial-lines heating appliances risk management. • Assist participants to effectively perform front-line underwriting duties But this is not a formal or traditional risk- • Equip participants to explain company management workshop. Instead, you’ll underwriting concerns and issues to explore tools, reasoning, and strategies to policyholders provide extra wow-factor service to your small to medium-sized commercial clients Recommended for who aren’t sophisticated or large enough to Sales and Service Brokers practice risk management at a high level. Date Overall, this seminar will raise your “value- November 28, 2019 added” quotient to help you attract, secure, and retain small to medium commercial Time clients. 1:30pm – 3:45pm Recommended for Cost All Commercial Lines Brokers $125 per member $150 per non-member Date November 5, 2019 Facilitator Jo Anne Mitchell, CIP, Effective Training Time Communications Plus 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm Accreditation Cost 2 General ICM CECs $125 per member $150 per non-member Facilitator Nick Batistic 10
Personal Lines Property Gain a clear understanding of personal lines property insurance, its history and the underlying and enduring concepts of property insurance. Learn about the creation and evolution of property insurance including current and future concerns. Objectives Historical creation of today’s packages Building the homeowner, tenant and condo Understanding the CGL policies Selection and Underwriting of personal lines Are you new to commercial insurance, or interested in risks moving from personal lines to commercial lines? Additional cover, policies and riders available in personal lines This seminar will take a practical introductory look at the commercial general liability policy, providing Recommended for insight for the less experienced brokers, underwriters CSRs looking to learn more about Personal Lines and adjusters working in commercial insurance. Date Participants will learn the foundations of a commercial January 14, 2020 general liability policy section by section including discussions on coverages and extension. Time 9:30 am – 11:45 am This seminar features practical claims examples to help participants gain an understanding on how the Cost coverage applies in various scenarios, highlight the $125 per member importance of identifying clients in need of this $150 per non-member coverage, and gain confidence in explaining commercial general liability policy features to clients. Facilitator Monica Cain, CIP, Insured Success Objectives Residential condominium styles permitted under Accreditation the Manitoba Condominium Property Act 2 General ICM or GICS CECs Impact of a condominium corporation’s bylaws on insurance requirements Insurance solutions Developing confidence when providing advice Insuring Unique Property Recommended for Many policyholders have been captivated by the Producers & CSRs interested in Commercial Insurance lure of owning a cottage for seasonal use or as a secondary residence. Many clients also are using Date homes for Air BnB and Bed and Breakfasts which December 3, 2019 bring unique exposures. These homes range from a shack in the woods to large modern dwellings. Time 9:30am – 11:45am As an insurance professional your challenge is to identify the risks associated with the various types Cost of properties and to find the right insurance $125 per member solution. Join us for this interactive seminar to $150 per non-member increase your unique home expertise. Facilitator Recommended for Melanie Needham, MRD Training & Consulting Inc. Sales and Service Brokers Accreditation Date 2 General ICM or GICS CECs January 29, 2020 11
Time Facilitator 9:30am – 11:45am Jo Anne Mitchell, CIP, Effective Training Communications Plus Cost $125 per member Accreditation $150 per non-member 2 General ICM or GICS CECs Facilitator Melanie Needham, MRD Training & Consulting Inc. Builders Risk & Wrap Up Accreditation Liability Series 2 General ICM or GICS CECs When building construction occurs as either ground-up new or renovation of an existing structure, there are many complex exposures Understanding Residential and coverage options the underwriter, broker and risk manager must consider. They must Plumbing and Electrical Systems - also ensure the project is in compliance with An Insurance Perspective the contract of the risk presented. In the event of a claim that arises during or According to Canada Mortgage and Housing, a after completion of a project, the adjuster house is much more than just four walls and a must also be aware of available protections roof: it’s an interactive system made up of many and clauses that may play a role in the components including the plumbing and settlement of the claim. electrical distribution system. Join us for this 3-part webinar to learn more As a home ages, so do the plumbing and about Builder's Risk and the considerations for electrical systems. Many insurers will not provide each industry participant. or renew coverage on such properties unless these components are updated. Objectives Objectives Know what "Blanket Builders" risk and Webinar participants will: "Project Site" risks are Learn about residential plumbing and Explain the various types of construction electrical systems including galvanized and unique exposures of each plumbing; knob and tube wiring; and 60 List the available protections, including amp electrical panels equipment breakdown Gain the knowledge needed to perform Define the related design clauses (DE1, front line underwriting duties DE2, DE3, DE4, DE5) Develop skills to help brokerage clients Compare wrap-up to the CGL understand the personal safety benefits of Understand contractual obligations of updating these critical residential building construction including CCDC compliance components. Module 1 – Builders Risk Module 2 – Wrap Up Liability Recommended for Module 3 – Conditions, Exclusions and Sales and Service Brokers Extensions Date Each module of this series can be attended February 4, 2020 individually even if the broker has not attended the other sessions. Time 1:30pm – 3:45pm Recommended for Intermediate to senior property & casualty Cost underwriters, commercial and personal lines $125 per member brokers that deal with home $150 per non-member construction/renovations; or those simply interested in gaining some knowledge in the construction segment of insurance. 12
o Social and commercial host liability – Dates cannabis-related impairment, development Module 1: February 27, 2020 of common law negligence Module 2: March 11, 2020 o Personal lines underwriting – medical users Module 3: April 2, 2020 and non-medical users, human rights considerations Time o Commercial lines underwriting – commercial 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. property underwriting and claims considerations Cost $325 for full series or $125 per module for members • Discuss the different types of insurance $425 for full series or $150 per module for non- coverage available: members o Dispensary Insurance o Cultivation Insurance Facilitator o Manufacturing Insurance Melanie Needham, MRD Training & Consulting Inc. o Laboratory Insurance o Product Liability Accreditation o Professional Liability 2 General ICM or GICS CECs per module 6 General ICM or GICS CECs for full series Recommended for Sales & Service Brokers Date Cannabis March 12, 2020 The legalization of Cannabis in Canada has opened up a Time number of insurance issues that brokers need to be 9:30am – 11:45am aware of. Cost During this webinar, participants will explore the new $125 per member regulatory landscapes on all Government levels – $150 per non-member Federal (production of marijuana, operation of Facilitator motor vehicles, heavy equipment and Melanie Needham, MRD Training & Consulting Inc. machinery, assessment of the technical aspect) Provincial (sales and distribution of marijuana, Accreditation understanding the patchwork rules, what is 2 General ICM or GICS CECs different provincially vs other jurisdictions) and Municipal (applicable by-laws, tax implications) level. Objectives • Review of the exposures associated with possession and use of cannabis in the following contexts: o Automobile liability – the coverage implications of legislation, state of technology for testing, roadside test pilot, new drug impaired offences 13
Understanding Life Leases Introduction to Umbrella Insurance Given our expanding senior population, life lease The Introduction to Umbrella Insurance webinar is housing developments have significantly increased in addressed to all industry professionals who want to popularity. Life leases give the lease the right to learn the essentials of this coverage. occupy a unit however they do not have ownership which creates unique insurance needs. The session will begin with an overview of what the coverage entails. This type of housing is a relatively new form of tenure in Western Provinces that is often misunderstood by Participants with learn: the purchaser and the industry. Who needs the coverage What is included in the coverage Objectives How to underwrite an application Participants in this webinar will learn: How to understand all of the aspects The basic understanding of life lease terminology Common underwriting flags to look for. Process of development Ownership issues Both personal and commercial lines will be How the industry is responding with respect to addressed. coverage Recommended for Recommended for Sales and Service Brokers Personal Lines Sales and Service Brokers Date Date May 19, 2020 April 30, 2020 Time Time 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 9:30am – 11:45am Cost Cost $125 per member $125 per member $150 per non-member $150 per non-member Facilitator Facilitator Melanie Needham, MRD Training & Consulting Inc. Melanie Needham, MRD Training & Consulting Inc. Accreditation Accreditation 2 General ICM or GICS CECs 2 General ICM or GICS CECs 14
The Customer Service for the Insurance Professional Program (CSIP) As a customer service representative, your ability to deliver excellent service to your clients is critical to your brokerage’s success. In this four-part program, you will explore every aspect of brokerage operations from a customer service perspective. You will develop the skills required to ensure that your office maintains a consistent, high quality, customer service approach in all market conditions. The Customer Service for the Insurance Professional program is an excellent resource, whether you are new to the insurance brokerage field or a seasoned professional. Program Overview The Customer Service for the Insurance Professional program is different from other programs in that there are no examinations to write. You will receive a certificate of completion once verification is received from your mentor or course facilitator. You will explore the following topics: The Role of the Insurance Broker Time 1:00pm – 4:30pm • Understanding the Broker’s Role • Quality Service and its Benefits Cost • Client Expectations $250 per Module for members • Effective Communications $300 per Module for non-members Adding Value to your Brokerage Facilitator • Selling Skills Katrina Hueging, CAIB, CPIB • Client Negotiation • Public Relations Accreditation • Time Management 6 General ICM CEC’s per module • Brokerage Operations Office procedures and brokerage workflows and their impact on: CSIP Correspondence • Client Service This format allows you to work at your • E&O Liability Exposure own pace with the assistance of a • Office Efficiency mentor (i.e. manager or owner) from • Industry Issues your brokerage. At the end of each module, there is a summary and review The Broker and the Law of the text including multiple choice and short answer questions. • Inadequate Coverage • Industry Organization Registration of this format is ongoing. • Career Development Your mentor will send a letter stating that you have satisfied the requirements CSIP Workshop for each of the modules before a certificate can be issued. All four modules are taught over the course of a 4-month period consisting of a 2 - ½ day Dates Webinars for each module. Ongoing Dates Module 1 – Pt 1: Sep 24, 2019 & Jan 21, 2020 Cost Module 1 – Pt 2: Sep 26, 2019 & Jan 23, 2020 $165.00 per Module for members Module 2 – Pt 1: Oct 15, 2019 & Feb 18, 2020 $195.00 per Module for non-members Module 2 – Pt 2: Oct 17, 2019 & Feb 20, 2020 Module 3 – Pt 1: Nov 12, 2019 & Mar 24, 2020 Accreditation Module 3 – Pt 2: Nov 14, 2019 & Mar 26, 2020 6 General ICM CEC’s per module Module 4 – Pt 1: Dec 10, 2019 & Apr 28, 2020 (Student) Module 4 – Pt 2: Dec 12, 2019 & Apr 30, 2020 4 General ICM CEC’s per module (Mentor) 15
Fundamentals of Insurance Program Fundamentals of Insurance is an approved pre- Phase 1 – Fundamentals of Insurance licensing course, and successful completion Available on its own or in conjunction with Phases 2 satisfies the education requirement for a Level & 3. This session will include training from a 1 licence. This level of license authorizes the qualified facilitator to assist an individual new to the licence holder to sell, inside but not outside the industry in passing the FOI exam as well as notes and office of a general insurance brokerage and quizzes to help prepare students for the exam. under the supervision of the holder of a Level 2 Courses are held on a Monday to Friday basis with licence, every category of insurance including the exam being conducted by IBAM on the Friday accident and sickness insurance (excluding life afternoon. Successful completion allows a person to insurance). apply for a Level 1 General Insurance License. Phase 2 – IWS Tutorial We offer this course in two formats: Any brokers who wish to sell Autopac products on Facilitated Study: behalf of MPI must be qualified to do so by MPI. 5-day in class sessions with a facilitator Before training can be taken on the business rules Textbook (for each phase) and policies of the Autopac program, brokers must 1 exam attempt during final class complete online training of the Insurance Work Option to add IWS Certification Station (IWS). This training can be done wherever a person has Internet access once their employing / sponsoring brokerage has signed them up for access Self-directed: to the IWS system. This Internet based training can Textbook take anywhere from 6 to 12 hours depending on the 1 exam attempt within six months of person’s previous knowledge of insurance. registration Successful completion allows a person to attend the Phase 3 training. Facilitated Study: Phase 3 – MPI Training Fundamentals of Insurance (FOI) with IWS Certification is a complete licensing and training Through 3 ½ days of classroom instruction, brokers solution for Manitoba Brokers. While our will finalize the training required by MPI to sell the distinguished CAIB designation upon completion Autopac Products. Students successfully completing provides the opportunity to secure a level 3 license, and passing the MPI Autopac Exam will now be the FOI course quickly provides the opportunity to certified to sell MPI products once they attain an gain a level 1 license with IWS Certification. insurance license from the Insurance Council of Manitoba. 16
Cost Looking for additional Full Program: $850.00 Phase 1 Only: $640.00 assistance studying for Phase 3 Only: $325.00 the Fundamentals of Note – Phase 1 only can be purchased if the student Insurance Exam? does not require the Phase 2 & 3 IWS Training or cannot find a sponsor. No refunds are provided if a student is denied entry to the Phase 3 class as they did not complete all of their Phase 2 Online Tutorial Visit the IBAM website for requirements in time. information about our new Supplemental Study Guide available for purchase. Self-Directed: Guide includes additional An individual can register for the self-directed Fundamentals Course at any time. Once the registration explanation on terms, is processed, the individual will have 6 months to write worksheets, quizzes, practice the exam which they must register for 2 weeks before the exam date (if writing out of town – Brandon, The exams and more! Pas, Dauphin, Thompson or Flin Flon) or 1 week if writing in Winnipeg. Exam Dates*: June 10, 2019 2019/2020 Semester Schedule July 8, 2019 Fundamentals with IWS Immersion August 12, 2019 Dates: September 9, 2019 October 7, 2019 Phase 1: June 24 – 28, 2019 Phase 3: July 23 – 26, 2019 November 4, 2019 December 9, 2019 Phase 1: August 19 – 23, 2019 Phase 3: September 10 – 13, 2019 January 13, 2020 February 10, 2020 Phase 1: October 21 – 25, 2019 Phase 3: November 12 – 15, 2019 March 9, 2020 April 6, 2020 Phase 1: December 16 – 20, 2019 Phase 3: January 14 – 17, 2020 May 11, 2020 June 8, 2020 Phase 1: March 2 – 6, 2020 Phase 3: March 31 – April 3, 2020 July 13, 2020 August 10, 2020 Phase 1: May 4 – 8, 2020 Phase 3: June 2 – 5, 2020 September 14, 2020 Phase 1: June 22 – 26, 2020 Cost Phase 3: July 21 – 24, 2020 $325.00 Phase 1: August 17 – 21, 2020 *Students may also register for rewrites on any of the Phase 3: September 15 – 18, 2020 prescribed exam dates at a cost of $125.00 per attempt. Exams cannot be attempted more than 3 Time times in a 6 month period. Phase 1: Monday to Friday - 8:30am – 4:30pm Phase 3: Tuesday to Thursday - 8:30am – 4:30pm with the exam Friday morning (9am to 12pm) 17
The Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker Program Increase your business competence, confidence and CAIB 2 - Commercial Insurance credibility as an insurance professional with the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker program. • Introduction to Commercial Property • Commercial Property Insurance – Policy To establish yourself as a trusted insurance advisor, Forms you need to have in-depth knowledge and • Commercial Property Insurance – Additional understanding of all aspects of property and casualty Coverage Forms insurance. You need the CAIB program. You will • Commercial Property Insurance – immerse yourself in the study of Personal Lines, Miscellaneous Property Forms Commercial Lines and Brokerage Management. Each • Crime Insurance course in this four-course program culminates in a • Business Interruption Insurance national examination. Upon successful completion, eligible candidates are awarded the nationally CAIB 3 - Commercial Insurance recognized professional designation CAIB. • Commercial General Liability – A Legal The Qualifications Perspective • Commercial General Liability Insurance Graduates’ use of the CAIB designation, as with all Policy IBAC designations, will be restricted to licensed • Commercial Automobile Exposure Property and Casualty insurance brokers who are • Ocean Marine and Aviation Insurance members or associate members of their provincial or • Surety Bonds regional brokers’ association. Non-members are • Risk Management welcome to take the CAIB program and will receive a Certificate of Completion upon graduation. CAIB 4 - Brokerage Management Program Outline • Planning • Organizing The topics covered in the four CAIB courses include: • Human Resources • Leading CAIB 1 - General Insurance • Broker/Insurance Company Relations • Marketing • Introduction to General Insurance • Building Long-Term Relationships • Habitational Insurance • Technology • Personal Liability Insurance • Financial Management • Farm Insurance • Monitoring • Basic Personal Auto Insurance • Building Professionalism • Travel Insurance 18
Benefits in attaining your CAIB Discussion Group CAIB designation: This format emphasizes active participation through a 10 week learning platform where students meet in the evening with a facilitator to review the course material Provides you with formal leading to the next exam date. fundamental insurance knowledge Fall Semester classes run from September until December, exam December 5. Winter Semester classes Earn confidence from clients run from February until May, exam May 8. Exact start Encourages you to develop dates TBA specialized skills CAIB 1 – Tuesday Evenings Offers career advancement opportunities CAIB 2 – Thursday Evenings Achieve personal goals CAIB 3 – Monday Evenings CAIB 4 – Wednesday Evenings The CAIB Program has been designed to address the Time varied insurance knowledge required for brokers 6:30pm – 8:30pm whether they come from a personal lines, commercial lines or a management background. Cost $650 members 2019/2020 Semester Schedule $950 non-members Facilitator CAIB 5-Day Immersion Various This is a 5-day instructor led course where you can participate in an intensive week of discussions, hands on CAIB Self-Study exercises and practice exams. The exam will be written on the final day of the course after the 5 days of This platform was created if you prefer to set your own training have concluded. This platform is suited best if pace and organize your own study schedules. You also you need to focus on the subject matter at hand can get access to additional online resources to assist in without work or personal distractions. your preparation for the upcoming exam. All classes are held at the IBAM office (600-1445 Portage Exam Dates Ave, Winnipeg) Monday to Friday with the exam held on July 3, 2019 the Saturday morning from 9:00am – 12:30pm. September 11, 2019 December 4, 2019 CAIB 2 February 5, 2020 September 16 - 20 (exam September 21) May 6, 2020 January 20 – 24 (exam January 25) July 8, 2020 CAIB 3 (for registration deadlines, please refer to the IBAM website) September 23 – 27 (exam September 28) January 27 – January 31 (exam February 1) Cost $630 members CAIB 4 $900 non-members September 30 – October 4 (exam October 5) February 24 – 28 (exam February 29) CAIB Licensing Levels Time Successful completion of CAIB 1 qualifies a student to 8:30am – 4:30pm apply for a Manitoba Level 1 General License Cost Successful completion of CAIB 2 & 3 qualifies a student $900 members to apply for a Manitoba Level 2 General License $1350 non-members Successful completion of CAIB 4 as well as 2 years as a Facilitator Manitoba Level 2 General Licenses broker qualifies a Wayne Vokey (CAIB 2 & 3) / Debbie Pearson (CAIB 4) student to apply for a Manitoba Level 3 General License. 19
Canadian Professional Insurance Broker The property and casualty insurance industry is constantly changing, with new demands and challenges arising on an ongoing basis. You need to meet these demands and challenges with confidence that can only be gained from experience and knowledge. You already have both, so why not take the next logical step in your insurance career with the Canadian Professional Insurance Broker (CPIB) program. All you need to qualify for admission is the CAIB or CIP designation. CPIB is unique in that it allows you to focus your studies and interests in one of three professional streams: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines and Brokerage Management. Program Overview Earning the CPIB designation requires completion of six courses in your chosen stream, specifically three courses that are mandatory and insurance specific and three of a broader nature and offered by recognized universities or colleges. You may also take the program’s courses individually for general interest or Continuing Education (CE) credits. Use of the CPIB designation, as with all IBAC designations, will be restricted to licensed property and casualty insurance brokers who are members or associate members of their provincial or regional brokers association. Non- members are welcome to take the CPIB program and will receive a Certificate of Completion upon graduation. The Qualifications You must be, at the time of registering for the examinations, employed by a property and casualty insurance brokerage that is a member in good standing of a member association that is and continues to be a member of IBAC. The right to use and maintain the CPIB designation shall only continue if membership status is maintained. Program Courses You must complete 6 courses (3 mandatory and 3 elective) in your stream of specialization in order to obtain the designation. Mandatory Courses offered by IBAM via Self-Study: Personal Lines Commercial Lines Broker Management Law & Ethics Law & Ethics Law & Ethics Claims Management & Claims Management & Claims Management & Administration Administration Administration Advances Personal Lines Advances Commercial Lines Business Strategy Elective Courses offered by a Post-Secondary Institution (3 required): Accounting / Finance Accounting / Finance Management Accounting Marketing Marketing Marketing Sales Management Sales Management Human Resources Communications Communications Sales Management Business Administration Business Administration Communications Organizational Behaviour Risk Management Business Finance Organizational Behaviour Organizational Behaviour Management Information Systems (MIS) 20
Course Outline: Advanced Personal Lines Take your knowledge of personal lines learned in the CAIB program and expand on it to prepare you to deal with the more complex issues that face insurance brokers like you on a daily basis. Topics include beyond the personal liability policy; dealing with exceptional homes; other residences; valuations; home-based businesses; fraud; unlicensed vehicles; sales and promotion. Advanced Commercial Lines Take your knowledge of commercial lines learned in the CAIB program and expand that to prepare yourself to deal with more complex issues that you face on a daily basis. Topics include Commercial Property, Liability, Miscellaneous Coverages, Financial Analysis, Financial Applications, Emerging Coverages, Risk Management, Proposals and Presentations, Sales, and Account Management. Law and Ethics Law and Ethics are applied to the needs of the Canadian insurance broker in this advanced course. Topics include business law; ethical principles and issues; personal and organizational ethics; insurance brokers as professionals at common law; developing a risk management strategy for professional liability; corporate law; insurance broker and its business contracts; e-commerce, privacy rights, legislation and practice; employment contracts; employment relationship and termination. Claims Management and Administration Take an advanced look at the claims process from the perspective of an insurance broker. Topics include the claims process; responsibilities and rights of the insurer; the brokerage and claims management; claims by assignees and third parties; recent developments and future directions. Business Strategies This advanced course will assist brokerage managers to integrate what they have learned in prior courses on the various functional areas of managing a brokerage. Topics include Strategic Leadership, Financial Management, Human Resources, Inside the Brokerage, Sales & Service, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Communication, and Growth, Valuation & Perpetuation. Cost Exam Dates $550 members July 3, 2019 $840 non-members September 11, 2019 (for registration deadlines, December 4, 2019 please refer to the IBAM Program Format February 5, 2020 website) Self-Study May 6, 2020 July 8, 2020 Exam Dates 21 July 8, 2015 Cost September 9, 2015 $587 members
Self-Guided E-Learning We are committed to providing learning options that better meet your professional development needs and learning style. E-Learning courses offer the chance to work towards your licensing or professional development from the convenience of your office or the comfort of your home, whenever you like. Programs are available 90 days from the date you register (unless otherwise noted). Visit our website to view course availability. Topics range from insurance-specific courses to general business topics including: Personal Lines Courses include: Homeowners Property Coverage; Other Personal Lines Property Forms; Personal Liability Insurance and the Law; An introduction to Farm Insurance; Personal Automobile Insurance Coverage (Not Autopac) quam. Vestibulum laoreet risus pellentesque quam. Commercial Courses include: Commercial Liability - A Legal Perspective; The Commercial General Liability Policy; Commercial Automobile Exposures; Ocean Marine & Aviation Insurance; Surety Bonds; Risk Management Basics dictumst. Sed congue sem sed felis. Personal Skills / Business Training Business Excellence; Business Management; Business Skills; Finance Basics and Financial Statements; Human Resources; Privacy; Sales & Marketing; Telephone Customer Contact Technical Training Courses include: Supplemental guidance for the CAIB 1, CAIB 2, CAIB 3 and CAIB 4 courses; Computer Related Training As part of our commitment to you in providing the best education, we welcome an introduction to any industry subject matter experts who are interested in partnering with us. Developing in key areas and striving for continuous improvement is our goal with your help. Contact us if you would like to share your expertise. 22
2019 / 2020 Education Course Recap New Brokers Customer Service for the Insurance Professional – Mod 1, Pt 1 09/24/2019 & 01/21/2020 6 CECs Page 15 Customer Service for the Insurance Professional – Mod 1, Pt 2 09/26/2019 & 01/23/2020 6 CECs Page 15 Customer Service for the Insurance Professional – Mod 2, Pt 1 10/15/2019 & 02/18/2020 6 CECs Page 15 Customer Service for the Insurance Professional – Mod 2, Pt 2 10/17/2019 & 02/20/2020 6 CECs Page 15 Customer Service for the Insurance Professional – Mod 3, Pt 1 11/12/2019 & 03/24/2020 6 CECs Page 15 Customer Service for the Insurance Professional – Mod 3, Pt 2 11/14/2019 & 03/26/2020 6 CECs Page 15 Customer Service for the Insurance Professional – Mod 4, Pt 1 12/10/2019 & 04/28/2020 6 CECs Page 15 Customer Service for the Insurance Professional – Mod 4, Pt 2 12/12/2019 & 04/30/2020 6 CECs Page 15 Fundamentals of Insurance – Homestudy & Immersion Various Dates throughout Year 8 CECs Page 14 Licensing Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker 1 – Discussion Group Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 12 CECs Page 16 Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker 2 – Immersion Group 09/16/2019 & 01/20/2020 12 CECs Page 16 Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker 2 – Discussion Group Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 12 CECs Page 16 Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker 3 – Immersion Group 09/23/2019 & 01/27/2020 12 CECs Page 16 Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker 3 – Discussion Group Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 12 CECs Page 16 Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker 4 – Immersion Group 09/30/2019 & 02/24/2020 12 CECs Page 16 Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker 4 – Discussion Group Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 12 CECs Page 16 Personal Lines Courses Preparing for Winter 10/22/2019 2 CECs Page 9 Solid Fuel Heating Appliances – An Insurance Perspective Webinar 11/28/2019 2 CECs Page 10 Personal Lines Property 01/14/2020 2 CECs Page 11 Insuring Unique Property 01/29/2020 2 CECs Page 11 Understanding Residential Plumbing and Electrical Systems 02/04/2020 2 CECs Page 12 Understanding Life Leases 04/30/2020 2 CECs Page 14 Commercial Lines Courses Best Practices for Assessing Commercial Exposures 09/10/2019 2 CECs Page 8 Management of Risk – Commercial Lines 11/05/2019 6 CECs Page 10 Understanding the CGL 12/03/2019 2 CECs Page 11 Builders Risk & Wrap Up Liability Series – Module 1 02/27/2020 2 CECs Page 12 Builders Risk & Wrap Up Liability Series – Module 2 03/11/2020 2 CECs Page 12 Builders Risk & Wrap Up Liability Series – Module 3 04/02/2020 2 CECs Page 12 All Lines Courses Privacy & Security Breach Compliance; A Broker – Client Perspective Webinar 09/18/2019 2 CECs Page 8 Privacy & Security Breach Compliance; A Management Perspective Webinar 09/18/2019 1 CEC Page 9 Insurance to Value 10/08/2019 2 CECs Page 9 Futureproofing Your Brokerage 11/06/2019 CECs TBA Page 6 Errors & Omissions Loss Control Seminar (Brandon) 11/19/2019 3.5 CECs Page 6 Errors & Omissions Loss Control Seminar (Winnipeg) 11/20/2019 3.5 CECs Page 6 Cannabis 03/12/2020 2 CECs Page 13 Introduction to Umbrella Insurance 05/19/2020 2 CECs Page 14 Canadian Professional Insurance Broker – Self Study Various 12 CECs Page 20 For additional course information and to register, visit www.ibam.mb.ca/courses 23
Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba 600-1445 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 3P4 Ph: 204.488.1857 / 800.204.5649 Fx: 204.489.0315 info@ibam.mb.ca www.ibam.mb.ca 24
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