Fundamentals of Insurance

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Fundamentals of Insurance Certificate Program

Giving industry newcomers the tools needed to succeed in an agency setting.

The Fundamentals of Insurance certificate program is designed especially for employees with less than one
year of experience in an agency setting. The FOI program offers a variety of education options designed to provide
the basic insurance knowledge and skills necessary to help employees quickly become a valuable member of the agency staff.

Earning the Fundamentals of Insurance certificate is proof that you have secured a basic insurance education in personal lines, commercial lines or both.

The Fundamentals of Insurance program provides the tools needed to:
• provide outstanding customer service • provide accurate information to clients • follow agency procedures

Flexible Scheduling
The certificate program offers a wide range of educational experiences, which can be completed during the work day, in the evenings online and/or in a traditional classroom setting. The certificate program is designed to be flexible to meet each individual’s needs, so each course is priced separately. There is no charge for the certificate; each certificate will reflect the areas studied.

For a list of Fundamentals of Insurance eligible classes in your area and to download an enrollment kit,
use Quick-Link EC10031 at www.pia.org or call (800) 424-4244.

Click here to download the FOI Enrollment Kit.

Four Areas of Study. Regardless of the discipline you choose (Personal, Commercial, or Multi-Lines), each Fundamentals of Insurance Program consists of four areas of study:

Introduction to the Industry
Customer Service
Errors & Omissions
Personal Lines or Commercial Lines

And, if your goal is to become licensed, you'll find that completion of the certificate program offers you a firm foundation as you prepare for the licensing exam.

Flexible Scheduling. The certificate program offers a wide range of educational experiences, which can be completed during the work day, in the evenings online, or in a traditional classroom setting. The certificate program is designed to be flexible to meet each individual's needs, so each course is priced separately. There is no charge for the Certificate; each certificate will reflect the areas studied.

For a list of Fundamentals of Insurance eligible classes in your area, click on your state and sort by FOI under "Special Classes":
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
New Hampshire

As an added bonus, anyone who begins the FOI program by sending in the FOI enrollment form receives a one-year complimentary Young Insurance Professionals membership (N.Y., N.J. & Conn.)

Young Insurance Professionals is an organization dedicated to building tomorrow’s insurance leaders today. By providing our members with a variety of opportunities for networking and education, we provide the tools to develop the industry’s future leaders.

YIP membership offers those new to the field a chance to jumpstart their careers by creating a base of industry contacts, developing important professional skills, staying apprised of industry activities, exploring and influencing the legislative process and making positive contributions to their communities. Seasoned professionals enjoy these benefits and gain exposure to the rising stars of the industry.

Membership draws a broad range of industry professionals. Some are producers and marketing representatives, while others are administrative assistants, CSRs and agency
principals. No matter what your job, YIP has something to offer.

Look for this seal on all PIA education material- This seal indicates that the program in approved for the FOI program.