Insurance Training Course Catalog
Period of Restoration: One Concept You Need to Get Right
If a building catches fire, the cost to repair or replace the building is relatively simple to calculate and you will know quickly whether or not the building has sufficient limit on the policy. The bigger question will be how long will it take to repair and how much money will the insured need from their Business Income policy to make up the difference while the building is being repaired. That's based on how long it'll take to repair, or in the words of the policy, the Period of Restoration. Join us as Christopher Boggs brings us up to date on the concept of the Period of Restoration and how we need to understand it for the good of our clients.
Space Needs Spring Cleaning: The Growing Problem of Satellite Pollution
Satellite growth is accelerating, from about 10,000 in orbit today toward a projected 60,000, driving new collision and disruption risk. Join Dr. Brenda Wells to examine orbital pollution through an insurance and risk lens, and what mitigation steps can reduce exposure.
Beyond The Label - The Hidden Dangers of Ultra Processed Foods
In a recent article, a major snack brand announced a rebrand and marketing effort to remind people that their potato chips are made with real potatoes. According to them, 47% of consumers didn't know that there were potatoes in potato chips. Join us as a team of students from East Carolina University bring us their take on the topic of Ultra Processed Foods, what risks they pose, and what we can do about them.
E&S Property Underwriting
Sometimes, property underwriting is easy and sometimes it's not. When a risk falls outside the appetite of the admitted market, agents are often forced to go to the E&S market. That brings several issues with it and that's what this session is all about. Join us as John Brunette brings us this session to help us to understand property underwriting in the excess market.
Top Risks to Watch in 2026
Hurricanes? Wildfires? Political upheaval? Locusts?
What are the top risks that the insurance world should be paying attention to in 2026? Join us as Dr. Brenda Wells brings a special session dedicated to the biggest risks that could arise in the coming year.
Predicting 2026:Capacity, Competition, and Catastrophe
The disclaimer on all investments is that past results are not predictive of future outcomes. The problem with that statement is that it's the past that we use to predict the future, and the past is the only indicator of what the future could be. Chris Burand is going to bring his deep understanding of insurance markets, companies, and consumers to help us get an idea of what's ahead for 2026 in the insurance landscape.
The Bar Is Open: Liquor Liability Basics
Host liquor is included, right? Sure. We know that it is, but do we know why? What if the insured needs more than host liquor? Or what about those times when an insurer wants to further restrict liquor liability coverage? This session is all about the insurance implications from when the adult beverages begin to flow. It’s part of our New To Insurance series so you know that it’ll be a fast-paced hour.
The Hand Off: Protecting Cargo Through the Chain of Custody
If you're working with clients who need insurance for cargo shipments, this is the class for you. In this fast-paced hour, Ladda Love Hawkins returns to the Academy microphone to bring her experience with trucking insurance to bear and help you to help your clients.
Risk and Insurance for Digital Nomads
Welcome to the age of the digital nomad. More people are ditching the idea of buying a home and living in it for 60 years for some level of mobility. Whether they want to see the world, or just want the liberty to be where they need and want to be for as long as they want, these digital nomads are living and working in ways that many of us cannot imagine, and would certainly be unimaginable 50 years ago.
Join us as Joe Harrington unpacks the nomad's suitcase of risk and helps us to understand ways to help them to manage their risks well.
Gotchas That'll Getchya - Latest Policy Language That'll Get You Sued
Fred Fisher is paying attention to court coverage decisions that might impact your clients. Join us as he reviews ways that coverages are being reduced by expanded interpretations of policy exclusions and limitations.