FAQs About Insurance And Securities Training Courses

FAQs, aka "Frequently Asked Questions", help you save time from calling or emailing us about simple questions.

Generally speaking, ABTrainingCenter.com provides a large variety of training courses for insurance and financial services professionals via seminar, webinar, and online formats, so included below are FAQs that are separated by topics (P&C, Adjuster, etc.) and formats (seminars, webinars, online courses, etc.).

Insurance And Securities Licensing FAQs By Topic

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Below are frequently asked questions about our licensing training. Simply click the applicable link to see FAQs for that topic.



Securities
Life And Health
P&C
Adjuster
Workers’ Compensation

General FAQs That Everyone Asks

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Q: What is the process for earning an insurance license?
A: Insurance licensing is state-specific, so individuals seeking an insurance license must first complete their state's pre-licensing course, then pass their state’s licensing exam. Go to https://www.ABTrainingCenter.com/Insurance-Licensing to select your state’s pre-licensing course and applicable details for earning your insurance license.

Q: What is the process for earning a securities license?
A: Individuals seeking a securities license must take the required pre-licensing course, then pass the nationwide exam. Go to https://www.ABTrainingCenter.com/Securities-Licensing to view the various types of securities licenses, then click the link for the securities license type you prefer.

Q: I prefer in-person seminars. Do you have any?
A: Nationwide since COVID, in-person training has moved from attending at a hotel or conference center to taking your required training either self-paced (aka online) or via an Instructor-led session (aka webinar or virtual sessions) where you attend via a computer either at your home or office.

Q: What is your pass rate for your licensing exams?
A: Our courses have a 93% pass rate.

Please read further for more questions and details.

FAQs By Format

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Regarding In-Person Seminars

Previous to the COVID epidemic, individuals seeking licensure attended in-person events at local hotels or conference centers. Since COVID, the hotel/conference center offerings are still taught in-person, but now the instructor teaches via the video conference format.

The video conference format, aka "Instructor-Led Webinars", differs from the traditional in-person format as follows:

• Individuals seeking licensure are provided with and online version of the pre-licensing materials, as well as sample exams
• The instructor does not read the materials page for page for the attending students. Instead, the presenter is available over a two-day period where he or she covers key topics and answers questions. The instructor's presentation is recorded for playback as needed
• Regardless of whether you attend the live or view the on-demand version of the instructor's presentation, students must still complete the online course
• Students who complete the online course receive a "Certificate of Completion" which is needed to sit for your licensing exam

Q: What is the process for earning a Life & Health or a Property & Casualty insurance license?
A: Individuals seeking a Life & Health or a P&C license must first complete their state's pre-licensing course, then pass their state's licensing exam. Most states also require that individuals pass a background check.

Q: What is the process for earning an Adjuster license?
A: Most states require individuals seeking an Adjuster license to complete their state's pre-licensing course. Note, however, that there are roughly 15 states that either don't require a license, or accept the "Designated Home State (DHS)" licensing process from Florida and/or Texas.

Q: What are the requirements for earning a securities license?
A: Unlike insurance licensing, which is state specific, securities licensing is nationwide. Therefore, individuals seeking a securities license needs to pass the nationwide course.

Q: What types of securities licenses are there?
A: From the Series 7 (aka "Stockbroker") to the ability to sell municipal bonds (Series 52), there are many types of securities licenses. Go to ABTrainingCenter.com/Securities-Licensing to see the full list of securities license types.

Q: What is the SIE licensing course?
A: The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) course and exam is the core requirement for obtaining a Series 6, 7, 79, or 99 license. The SIE course and the accompanying exam is basically an introductory-level course that teaches – then assesses - a candidate's knowledge of basic securities industry information and concepts fundamental to working in the industry.

Q: What is the price difference between the online and the virtual option?
A: The virtual training option typically costs about $100 more than the self-paced online version. The difference essentially pays for the cost of the instructor.

Q: I prefer an instructor-led session. How do yours work?
A: Instructor-led sessions are ideal for individuals who would like the ability to interact with an instructor. Under this option, instructors are available over two successive days where they review key points and answer questions. The instructor-led sessions are available live or recorded for view on-demand. Students should note that instructors do not read the materials page by page, and that you are still required to complete the online course.

Q: How - and when - do I schedule my licensing exam?
A: Students receive a Certificate of Completion after completing their pre-licensing course. This certificate is needed to schedule a licensing exam. As a courtesy, ABTrainingCenter.com provides contact information for exam licensing facilities at the bottom of each state's page.

Regarding Online Courses

Q: How do your online pre-licensing courses for an insurance license work?
A: Our online pre-licensing courses teach the required areas determined by your state, plus provide several learning materials, such as videos, flashcards, and sample exams.

Q: How long do I have access to the course?
A: You have sixty days of access from the date of purchase. Extensions are available upon request.

Q: How does the online course differ from the instructor-led course?
A: While students are required to complete the online course with both options, the online course costs about $100 less and is completely self-paced, whereas the instructor-led courses provide assistance from an instructor and costs about $100 more.

Q: I see your materials include a "Guarantee Exam". How does that work?
A:The "Guarantee Exam" is a sample exam that is included with our pre-licensing courses. It states that if you pass this exam, but fail your state exam, the you get continued access to the pre-licensing course and the accompanying materials.

Regarding Certifications

Certification programs offer financial services professionals a chance to acquire or improve key skills. Click here for a list of certification courses that can help advance your career.

Q: How do your certification programs work?
A: We offer two types of certification programs: ones that are complete courses where you complete the training then take the includes exam (for instance, our Retirement Plan, Certified Professional in Disability Management, or our Workers Compensation Specialist Certification, and ones where we offer study materials to help you earn advanced certifications (for instance, the
Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate In Claims (AIC), or Associate in Premium Auditing (APA) designations.

Q: What are the major benefits of an insurance certification?
A: Obtaining an insurance certification can provide you with several benefits, including enhanced knowledge and skills, improved client trust, satisfaction, and credibility, industry recognition, and higher earning potential.

Find Your Licensing Course

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