The Center for Professional Education offers, workshops,
certificate programs and professional designation examination
preparation courses, as well as consulting services to industry,
governments and regulators worldwide. For more than 30 years, the
Center has served the educational needs of more than 10,000
professionals in the insurance, risk management and financial
services industries.
Programs at the Center for Professional
Education include:
Schedule and registration form
Click here for a complete schedule and registration
form for all our Spring 2009 public course
offerings.
If you have any questions, please call (212) 277-5161 or email
us at cpe@stjohns.edu.
Certificate Programs and Specialized
Workshops
In addition to the programs listed above, we also offer specialized
workshops to address specific needs within the insurance industry
and the business community as a whole.
- Certificate in the Business of Insurance
We have developed the Certificate in the Business of
Insurance for individuals who wish to expand their breadth of
knowledge of the insurance industry. This program, taught by
Dr. Jack Hampton, provides a comprehensive
overview of the major concepts and areas of expertise that are the
fundamental aspects of the industry, and is perfect for those new
employees who want to "fast track" their knowledge. Upon completion
of the program, each participant receives a certificate from St.
John's University.
Topics covered in the Business of Insurance include:
- Risk management
- Regulation
- Insurance company operations
- The law of contracts
- Property and casualty
- Life and health
- Ethics
- Underwriting and distribution
- Reinsurance
- Analysis of insurance company financial statements
- Current trends in insurance
- Marketing strategies
- Insurance and the courts
The
program is offered on four consecutive Thursdays for the full day,
beginning April 2. Tuition for the program is $1795.
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- Institute for Middle School and High
School Teachers
This two-week program, which is co-sponsored by the Insurance
Education Institute and St. John’s University, is designed to
enable middle school and high school teachers to become more
effective in teaching a range of insurance and insurance-related
subjects. The annual program, which meets during the
summer, is designed to give teachers a detailed understanding
of all forms of insurance, with emphasis upon their relevance to
high school students and their families. The program meets at
the Manhattan Campus of St. John's University, which is
conveniently located near the financial district.
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out more >
For further information, call the Center at (212) 277-5161 or
email cpe@stjohns.edu.