Hartford School of Insurance

Personal Lines 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 the Personal Lines Producer/CSR program, the participant will be able to:

  • Gather necessary information to effectively meet customers’ needs and expectations,
  • Efficiently analyze coverages,
  • Understand pricing programs to ensure customers receive the best value by recommending appropriate carrier programs to the insured,
  • Develop stronger customer relationships to increase customer satisfaction and improve close ratios.

 

Personal Lines Producer/CSR coverage topics include:

  • Personal Automobile
  • Homeowners
  • Personal Umbrella

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 Personal Lines Development Program is $1,595 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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PLCS Designation

Personal Lines Coverage Specialist Designation Program

 

Hartford School of Insurance is proud to partner with The National Underwriter Company to offer the Personal Lines Coverage Specialist designation program. Created with the learning needs of new insurance producers, agents, managers, CSRs and corporate staff in mind, the PLCS 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 PLCS 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 Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) designation:

  • Licensed agent, broker, adjuster, CSR or solicitor
  • At least one years 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.

 

Personal Lines Schedule

Personal Lines Program
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Session Pre-work (in agency) Classroom Instruction Metro Area  
# Start End Start End    
PL01 02/15/10 02/26/10 03/01/10 03/05/10 Orlando, FL Closed
PL02 05/10/10 05/21/10 05/24/10 05/28/10 Dallas, TX Closed
PL03 07/19/10 07/30/10 08/02/10 08/06/10 Denver, CO Closed
PL04 09/06/10 09/17/10 09/20/10 09/24/10 Anaheim, CA Enroll