Hartford School of Insurance

Commercial Lines Producer Development Program


Target Audience

Hartford School of Insurance entry-level programs are designed for individuals new to the insurance industry with no previous knowledge, individuals transitioning from another segment of insurance, as well as, those individuals being promoted to a new position with limited insurance knowledge.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, the Producer or Account Executive will be able to:

  • Gather necessary information to effectively meet customers’ needs and expectations,
  • Efficiently analyze coverages,
  • Recommend appropriate coverages to carriers and insureds,
  • Complete a submission,
  • Evaluate loss runs to formulate a sales strategy for a given risk,
  • Understand pricing programs to ensure customers receive the best value by recommending appropriate carrier programs to the insured, and
  • Develop stronger customer relationships to increase customer satisfaction and improve close ratios.

 

Commercial Lines Producer coverage topics include:

  • Automobile
  • Workers Compensation
  • General Liability
  • Employment Practices Liability
  • Umbrella
  • Property, including Inland Marine and Crime
  • Business Income
  • Business owners (BOP)
  • Sales Case Studies & Prospecting

Program Structure

All Entry Level Training Programs are divided into two phases:

  • Phase I is a highly structured curriculum, designed to be self-paced. This phase is administered in the agency with direction from a mentor. The Hartford School of Insurance will provide a detailed training plan and course materials that outline the activities and learnings to which the participant will be exposed.  Please note the estimated time for completion (specific to each program) when selecting a classroom session.
  • Phase II is concentrated technical classroom study conducted by the school’s experienced trainers. Classroom instruction runs from 8:30 - 4:00 Monday through Friday. Class sizes are limited to an average of 18 students per session to ensure highly effective, interactive, hands on instruction.
    • Commercial Lines Producer - 3 weeks classroom instruction
    • Commercial Lines Account Manager/CSR - 2 weeks classroom instruction
    • Personal Lines - 1 week classroom instruction

 

If you need guidance or suggestions, we have an Education Consultant available at (860) 547-4378.

CE Credits

Click on the link below to view CE credit hours filed in your state.

 

 HSI CE Listing


Students wishing to obtain CE Credits must be licensed prior to attending the program. If you are going to pursue CE credits, please bring your License Number and Issuance Date with you.  You are responsible for signing in and out on the CE Roster on a daily basis.

 

CE credit hours are subject to change per insurance department regulation and reviews.  Only selected courses are approved in Hawaii. 

 

Need to know more about CE?  Call our Training Coordination team at 860-547-2828 for more CE information.

Tuition

Payable at the time of registration, the cost for the Commercial Lines New Producer  Program is $3,795 and includes all training materials. Travel, lodging and meals are separate costs and paid by the participant. Participants are encouraged not to make travel and lodging arrangements prior to confirmation of acceptance into the program. Tuition can be paid using Master Card, Visa, American Express, electronic check, check or VIP spending account (if available).

If your primary work location is in Connecticut, you are required to add 6% Connecticut Sales tax. Connecticut provides an exception for courses which qualify for Continuing Education Credits. If you are a licensed agent, eligible to receive Continuing Education credits through attending this program and believe that you qualify for this exception, please indicate on the registration form.

Cancellation Policy

Full payment is required prior to mailing the Phase I self-study materials. Cancellation received more than 30 days prior to the start of Phase I will receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of Phase I will be subject to a $400 fee. The tuition will be refunded minus the fee once the Phase I materials have been returned. No refunds are provided for cancellations received at any point after the start of Phase I.

Accommodations

The participant is responsible for the cost of all travel and living accommodations. There are a number of hotels available, although Hartford School of Insurance has negotiated special room rates with a hotel in each training location. Travel arrangements should not be made until confirmation has been received.  Click on the link below to view locations and corresponding accommodations.

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CLCS Designation

Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist Designation Program

Hartford School of Insurance is proud to partner with The National Underwriter Company to offer the Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist designation program. Created with the learning needs of new insurance producers, agents, managers, CSRs and corporate staff in mind, the CLCS is the most complete professional learning program available for industry professionals seeking to master the subject of commercial lines coverage. The program was created by the staff of the renowned FC&S Bulletins.

Students completing the CLCS program have demonstrated extensive knowledge in a critical functional area of property and casualty insurance practice—insurance policy coverage—and will have applied that knowledge in real-life case study exercises.

Eligibility
One of the following qualifications is required for an individual to be eligible for the Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designation:

  • Licensed agent, broker, adjuster, CSR or solicitor
  • At least one year of full-time experience in the insurance industry or as a risk management practitioner
  • Students of insurance academies authorized to confer the CLCS designation (Hartford School of Insurance).

Benefits
Holders of either designation enjoy the following benefits:

  • Holders of the industry’s only coverage-specific designation have demonstrated advanced coverage expertise and career professionalism
  • Industry recognition for advanced knowledge
  • Membership in the Coverage Specialist Council, an elite group of industry professionals offering exclusive networking and access to additional professional development resources

Registration Information

If you need any guidance in selecting the best, most appropriate program for your educational need, contact our Education Consultant, Shelley Thomsen at (860) 547-4378 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., EST), or Contact us by email: AgentEdu@TheHartford.com

 

For your convenience, Hartford School of Insurance programs are now payable by Master Card, Visa, American Express or electronic check.

 

New Producer Schedule

Commercial Lines New Producer Program
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Session Pre-work (in agency) Classroom Instruction Metro Area

 

 

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Start End Start End      
NP01 12/14/09 01/08/10 01/11/10 01/29/10 Hartford, CT Closed
NP02 12/21/09 01/15/10 01/18/10 02/05/10 Atlanta, GA Closed
NP03 01/11/10 02/05/10 02/08/10 02/26/10 Dallas, TX Closed
NP04 01/18/10 02/12/10 02/15/10 03/05/10 Denver, CO Closed
NP24 01/18/10 02/12/10 02/15/10 03/05/10 Orlando, FL Closed
NP05 02/08/10 03/05/10 03/08/10 03/26/10 Rosemont, IL Closed
NP06 02/15/10 03/12/10 03/15/10 04/02/10 Hartford, CT Closed
NP07 03/15/10 04/09/10 04/12/10 04/30/10 Washington, DC Closed
NP08 03/22/10 04/16/10 04/19/10 05/07/10 Houston, TX Closed
NP09 04/05/10 04/30/10 05/03/10 05/21/10 San Fran Bay Area,  CA Closed
NP10 05/10/10 06/04/10 06/07/10 06/25/10 Hartford, CT Closed
NP11 05/10/10 06/04/10 06/07/10 06/25/10 St. Louis, MO Closed
NP12 06/14/10 07/09/10 07/12/10 07/30/10 Charlotte, NC Closed
NP13 06/28/10 07/23/10 07/26/10 08/13/10 Anaheim, CA Closed
NP14 07/12/10 08/06/10 08/09/10 08/27/10 Seattle, WA Closed
NP15 07/19/10 08/13/10 08/16/10 09/03/10 Atlanta, GA Closed
NP16 08/16/10 09/10/10 09/13/10 10/01/10 Rosemont, IL Enroll
NP17 08/23/10 09/17/10 09/20/10 10/08/10 Hartford, CT Enroll
NP18 08/23/10 09/17/10 09/20/10 10/08/10 Houston, TX Enroll
NP19 09/06/10 10/01/10 10/04/10 10/22/10 Dallas, TX Enroll
NP20 09/27/10 10/22/10 10/25/10 11/12/10 Baltimore, MD Enroll
NP21 10/04/10 10/29/10 11/01/10 11/19/10 Minneapolis, MN Enroll
NP22 11/01/10 11/26/10 11/29/10 12/17/10 Hartford, CT

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NP23 11/01/10 11/26/10 11/29/10 12/17/10 Anaheim, CA

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