South Carolina Total Access Continuing Education - Life & Health

This course contains the recommended core elements of an AML program for life insurance companies, as well as directions on how to integrate insurance agents and brokers into the insurance company's AML program, including those associated with independent agencies. Major topics addressed in the course include trends in money laundering, major laws addressing money laundering, the core components of an insurance company's anti-money laundering program, the role and responsibilities of life insurance agents, recordkeeping requirements, and reporting requirements and penalties for breaking AML laws and regulations.

This course discusses the anti-money laundering laws, starting with the original Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and continuing through the various legislative changes that have impacted, clarified, and strengthened the BSA.  As an insurance professional, you have a significant role in reducing money laundering. You need to recognize money laundering red flags. This course will inform and empower you to be aware and prepared if you encounter suspicious activity.

Master your understanding of long-term care (LTC) insurance in South Carolina. This course, which covers the required South Carolina-specific LTC Medicaid training, fulfills the initial training requirement for sellers of any LTC policy, including partnership policies, in South Carolina. Paying for long-term care and LTC policy features and suitability are also highlighted.

Refresh your knowledge of long-term care (LTC) insurance in South Carolina. This course, which covers the required South Carolina-specific LTC Medicaid training, fulfills South Carolina’s four-hour ongoing training requirement for sellers of any LTC policy, including partnership policies, in South Carolina. Long-term care providers, policy provisions, partnership programs, and suitability are also discussed.

This course provides students with knowledge and understanding of the threats and problems created by money laundering and how money launderers operate—including their techniques. Students will learn the laws, rules, and regulations that have been put in place to combat the problems. They will also learn their role in identifying signs that money laundering is taking place and their responsibilities once they have recognized unusual and suspicious activities.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This comprehensive course examines the insurance products and concepts that meet business insurance needs. It compares proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, and then discusses key employee insurance, deferred compensation, split-dollar plans, executive bonus plans, and group insurance. It includes sample advanced sales agreements, plus valuable prospecting tips and sales ideas. The last unit explains financial statements and shows how to use them as sales tools.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 15 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This 4-hour course is designed to satisfy the training requirements of the state's NAIC Annuity Best Interest model regulation. The course begins with the concepts of annuities, then reviews types of annuities compares them with other financial vehicles and reviews the income tax rules for annuities. This course concludes with the evolution from suitability standards for annuity sales transactions to the current best interest standard. NAIC and FINRA regulation of the sale of annuities are reviewed in detail.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Understand the unique needs of retired individuals, the resources available to meet those needs, and planning techniques available to clients at various stages of life. This course considers life insurance, annuities, health insurance, and long-term care, and covers critical market conduct issues.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 10 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

The rules governing Social Security and Medicare are complex, and eligibility requirements and benefit amounts can change frequently. This course will help you understand these programs. The course is divided into two parts and covers both Social Security and Medicare.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Health insurance products are the subject of this course. Topics include: types of policies, disability income and medical expense insurance. Learn about the industry, marketing, applications, underwriting, group policies, common, required and optional policy provisions, social health insurance, and taxation.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 12 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Money laundering is an enormous and pervasive worldwide problem, and it facilitates and promotes a wide variety of illegal and illicit activities. This course will help students understand the scope of the money laundering program, describe the applicable laws and regulations, and summarize the anti-money laundering programs conducted by insurers and explain the importance of knowing customers.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

For a number of good reasons, it is customary for employers to provide a level of benefits beyond the cash wages paid to their employees. Historically the two most important reasons are the employer’s need to compete in the marketplace for desirable workers and workers’ needs and desires to raise their living standards.  

This course will review various benefits commonly offered to employees. Beginning with group life insurance coverage, then discussing group health insurance, and finally other miscellaneous benefits often included in an employee plan. This course will help you understand how employee benefit plans work so you can explain them to your clients.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 5 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Learners discover potential problems in beneficiary designations for life insurance, annuities, and retirement plans. Upon completion, students will understand how beneficiary designations can be problematic; the income, gift, and estate tax consequences that may result from different beneficiary designations; the complications that arise when insurance proceeds or other death benefits are left to children; how trusts can solve beneficiary designation problems; and the financial professional's role in the beneficiary designation process.

This course familiarizes agents with the retirement planning market and the retirement planning process by covering three main areas: analyzing and identifying retirement income needs and how to address those needs, health care and health insurance options, and estate and distribution planning. Topics include needs analysis, Social Security, life insurance and annuities, investment products, qualified plans and IRAs, plans for small business owners, long-term care, and wealth distribution.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 15 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Get clued into the financial planning process and the financial services industry. This course covers the basic analytic tools of the trade, income tax planning, risk management planning, retirement planning, wealth accumulation planning, estate planning, and business planning, and concludes with a look at the profession.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 20 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Numerous factors must be taken into account to formulate suitable strategies for investing retirement assets for today's retirees. This course provides an introduction to distributions from tax-qualified retirement plans, as well as an overview of the principles of asset allocation that may be appropriate for a retired or retiring client.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Retirees need to stretch their assets for 20-30 years or more. Savvy distribution planning can help. Learn when to tap different asset categories and how taxable funds differ from tax-free and tax-deferred funds. Manage your clients' risk so they won't outlive their resources.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This is an introductory course in nature and uses of life insurance, insurance applications and receipts, mortality and rating, underwriting processes and actions, term life insurance, whole life products, specialized policy forms, flexible policies, policy riders, options, provisions, and the use of life insurance for financial planning.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 10 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This comprehensive course on disability income insurance provides the training that agents need to educate clients and sell disability insurance policies in the individual and business markets. This course defines and explains the major forms of disability income insurance in clear and concise language with illustrations and marketing strategies.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 8 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Ethics at Work emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct and professionalism in the property and casualty industry. Students learn how consumer protection and ethical issues relate to insurance regulation, with an emphasis on claims, underwriting, and sales practices. Case studies and exercises help students apply what they've learned.

The growth in popularity of indexed insurance products, specifically fixed indexed annuities and fixed indexed life insurance policies, has been dramatic. While these products are considered fixed contracts, the interest that is credited to these products is based on the performance of an external financial index. The basic concepts of these products may seem simple, but they are among the most complex of all insurance products. To many, they fall in the middle of the risk spectrum, between traditional fixed annuities and life insurance policies and variable annuities and variable life insurance policies.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, education IRAs, and medical savings accounts are the subject of this course. Learn how these savings vehicles can be used with employer-sponsored retirement plans and medical savings accounts as part of an overall personal financial strategy, for both retirement and pre-retirement savings.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 5 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course introduces insurance agents to long-term care (LTC) insurance. Newly revised, this course identifies the health care professionals and organizations that provide LTC services, and defines the various types of LTC settings and the scope of services in those settings. Tax-qualified and non-tax-qualified plans are described in detail. The course also covers Medicaid and Medicare.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course provides a thorough examination of qualified tuition programs (QTPs), more commonly referred to as Section 529 college funding plans. These plans can be either prepaid tuition plans or college savings plans for payment of qualified higher education expenses. The course addresses the different plans and their respective benefits, as well as the rules that govern contributions to and distributions from these plans. Other issues addressed include the required coordination between QTPs and other education expense programs; the effect of QTPs on student eligibility for financial aid; the associated income, gift, and/or estate tax treatments for both contributions and distributions; and some of the important considerations in choosing a QTP.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course provides a comprehensive look at the life insurance industry. The first section of the course focuses on general information about insurance, including insurance regulation, insurance law, underwriting basics, and group insurance. The second section explains life insurance, including selling life insurance, policy issuance and delivery, types of insurance policies, policy provisions, policy options, annuities, group life insurance, Social Security and tax considerations, and retirement plans. Review questions conclude each unit. Topics include an introduction to life insurance, the need for life insurance, permanent insurance, term insurance, annuities, policy provisions, riders, premiums, dividends, non-forfeiture and settlement options, policy loans, insurance applications, underwriting, claims, group life insurance, business insurance, retirement plans, tax treatment of life insurance, life insurance companies, legal and professional aspects, and government programs.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 11 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

In today's competitive financial services market, your ability to use estate and financial planning techniques to the best advantage of your clients is vital to your success. Trusts are one of the major building blocks of those techniques. This course is designed to cast you in the role of financial planner for five clients. You will interview the clients to determine their circumstances, needs, and resources. You will analyze their situations to develop a financial plan using trusts, and you will implement the plan with the execution of appropriate documents.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course provides principles and guidelines for determining the suitability of life insurance products and making appropriate recommendations for prospects and clients. It focuses on the proper use and application of term, whole life, and universal life, how these products work, as well as the situations and needs they best serve.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course provides thorough coverage of the details concerning Medicare supplement health insurance policies, also known as Medigap policies. This course includes a discussion of related marketing and sales issues. Case study examples demonstrate how Medigap supplement insurance can complement Original Medicare coverage limitations.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course covers the Medicare program, including Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance), Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans, like HMOs or PPOs), and Medicare Part D (Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage). This course covers the Medicare program, including Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance), Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans, like HMOs or PPOs), and Medicare Part D (Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage).

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course discusses the many different kinds of health insurance coverage's that are available. Health insurance varies according to the methods of underwriting, the injury or illness covered, the types of insurers, the types of benefits and services provided, the types of losses covered, and the amount of benefits available.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 9 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Business owners have special estate planning challenges. Learn the pros and cons of continuing a business or liquidating it when the owner dies or becomes disabled. This course covers buy-sell arrangements, tax rules, and the role of insurance in making an effective plan.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 8 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course begins with a discussion of the need and value to financial advisors of providing advice to Baby Boomers on Medicare programs and choices, and then describes how and when to provide that advice. Course units cover the clients, considerations, resources, Medicare, enrollment, major choices, Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Plans, and changing plans.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Group insurance is a different animal. Get practical advice on enrolling, installing, and servicing group plans for life, health, and long-term care insurance. This course includes coverage of tax rules, Section 125 plans, and the impact of managed care and health insurance portability requirements.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 5 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course provides an introduction to the income taxation of life insurance products and annuities. The lessons discuss life insurance as a financial product, term and permanent life insurance, rights and benefits of life insurance ownership, settlement options, and taxation. The lesson on annuities covers the role of annuities in investment planning and taxation issues.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

This course introduces insurance agents to long-term care (LTC) insurance. Newly revised, this course identifies the health care professionals and organizations that provide LTC services, and defines the various types of LTC settings and the scope of services in those settings. Tax-qualified and non-tax-qualified plans are described in detail. The course also covers Medicaid and Medicare.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 9 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Focuses on the allocation of investment resources in variable annuity sub accounts. Describes common approaches to asset allocation and the relationship between asset allocation and investment diversification, as well as the various forms of financial risk and how to develop a client profile and identify client investment objectives.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Learn how annuities can satisfy client investment goals. This course discusses the features of annuities and where they belong within the range of retirement saving and distribution options that are available to clients. The course also links annuity features to the sales process.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Learn the fundamentals of individual annuity contracts. This course covers variable annuities in depth, distinguishing them from fixed annuities and discussing variations such as single and periodic premium, immediate and deferred annuities. How annuities are used and tax rules are also covered.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Explore the foundational concepts of asset allocation and practical implications of modern portfolio theory. This course also covers rebalancing and the risks that investors may encounter, an extensive history of the capital markets, and a section devoted to suitability and the benefits and disadvantages of wrap accounts.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Here is a definitive study of quality customer service in the insurance environment. Students learn to see service from the customers' view. They learn to establish rapport, develop relationships, listen actively, take ownership of problems, speak positively, and help irate customers.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Learn the most important concepts relating to equity-indexed annuities (EIAs). This course describes EIA designs, features, and performance in detail. It also shows examples of the way various EIA design structures perform under different market conditions and why indexing is a solid investment strategy for the traditional annuity buyer.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Key challenges to the financial security of retirees resources, and strategies for distributing retirement savings to provide income for a lifetime are tackled in this course. Learn the need for post-retirement planning, risk management strategies for addressing illness and injury, long-term care, uninsured death, and outliving one's income.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Learn about pension, profit-sharing and 401(k) plans, as well as IRAs, Keoghs, and nonqualified deferred compensation. This course explains qualification and tax rules for each type of plan and examines each plan's design from the perspective of both employers and employees. Plan installation, administration, and termination are fully explained.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 9 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Learners will be able to understand the differences between wills and intestacy and explain the impact of each on an individual's estate and the estate settlement process. This course also covers the laws of intestacy, the intestacy process, and the reason some people die intestate, as well as the general requirements of a valid will, the different types of wills, and the process of drafting and executing a will. It includes sample documents and exercises to help the student gain mastery of the complex language of estate planning.

Please note, you will receive CE credit hours for this course awarded by the Department of Insurance in the state you've selected. The following statement is not applicable unless you are a Minnesota-resident producer:

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of insurance continuing education (Applies to MN insurance CE courses only; statement required by MN DOC).

Explore the steps in the variable life insurance and annuity sales process through a series of case studies. Meet the clients, conduct a fact-finding interview, create a plan, present the plan, and follow up to determine if the plan continues to best serve the client.