DC: Agent Ethics & Responsibilities

Agent Ethics & Responsibilities

A discussion on the need for ethical codes of conduct in the insurance industry, and on agent responsibilities.

Several years after the need for a code of ethics became apparent to the U.S. insurance industry, this course arrived on the scene and has since proven to be the absolute best source of compiled data anywhere. 2004 edition.

Objectives

• Learn to think “ethically” and establish personal ethical standards designed to improve your professionalism.
• Develop ethical skills in selling, underwriting, or replacing insurance coverage.
• Gain insight into ethical theory and agent responsibilities to the company and to the client.

  Major Subjects Covered

• Legal Responsibilities of Agents and Brokers.
• Agent Liability to the Insured.
• Ethics in the Insurance Industry.
• The Ethics of Policy Replacement.

  Course Level: Intermediate