CEU.com Blog

Strategic partnership with IEA strengthens the curriculum of both.

Old Saybrook, Conn., February 6, 2008 — Thanks to an innovative strategic alliance with the Insurance Educational Association, CEU.com now offers pre-licensing courses for the state of California. These courses are designed to prepare students for the exams they are required to take in order to become licensed broker-agents in the state. Read More »

New online course teaches insurance professionals how to recognize and reduce risk presented by money launderers.

Old Saybrook, CT January 23, 2008 — Money laundering is one of the most elaborate and complex financial crimes, involving the attempt to legitimize funds gained through illegal means. This effort often utilizes numerous financial transactions in outlets throughout the world. Companies that sell annuities, life insurance, or other policies that offer a cash value or investment feature are particularly vulnerable to money laundering schemes. Read More »

New web-based service eliminates wasted paper and wasted time.

Old Saybrook, CT, December 08, 2007 — Many insurance professionals work in states that require continuing education exams to be supervised by a proctor, whose job is to certify that tests are taken properly in his or her presence. Web-based continuing education has greatly improved the convenience of the CE process, but the requirements of proctoring have always been a hindrance to true efficiency. Forms had to be printed out, signed by proctors, and faxed to the test providers. Follow-up calls were usually necessary to make sure the forms got into the right hands. The whole process was a waste of paper and a waste of time. Read More »