Homeowners and Dwelling Insurance

This course was developed to provide licensed insurance personnel to renew their continuing education requirements as well as professional development. The basics of homeowner's insurance are discussed in detail. Multiple practice questions are provided to test the student's grasp of homeowner's insurance.

Disclaimer: This course is approved for Property and Casualty credit only. The credits for this course do not count towards the state-specific 3-hour Homeowner's course.

About This Course

This course introduces the affects that terrorism has on the insurance industry. In the world we live in, acts of terrorism have become commonplace and because of the ever-shifting nature of these attacks, the insurance industry has had to adapt coverage to be inclusive of terrorism. In this course you will learn how various agencies define terrorism and the long-lasting effects that September 11 has had on the world and the insurance industry as a whole. You will also learn about loss exposures from terrorism, terrorism and underwriting insurance, and the affect terrorism has had on various types of insurance, including workers compensation and property & casualty experience, among others. Lastly, this course will provide a comprehensive overview of the Terrorism Insurance Act (TRIA), signed into law in 2007 by then-President, George W. Bush.