Insurance Information: Video Series

Becoming an insurance adjuster requires taking preparation classes in order to pass a state licensing exam. Be prepared to pay several hundred dollars for an insurance adjuster's exam with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Get an insurance license by contacting the local department of revenue to find out the requirements for taking a state insurance license exam. Consider taking preparation classes for an insurance exam with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Pass the property and casualty insurance exam by studying with booklets and materials recommended by the department of revenue. Learn where to find preparation courses for the property and casualty insurance test with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

When selling insurance, consider advertising in a variety of markets, including television commercials, vending machines, direct mail or newspaper ads. Help a customer find the insurance policy that fits them best with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Starting an insurance agency requires considering many aspects of business, including whether a building is required, who the customer will be and what type of products to offer. Discuss starting an insurance agency with a bank or business partners using insight from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

COBRA insurance stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and allows employees to keep insurance for 18 months after losing their job. Learn about the expensive cost of COBRA premiums with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Disability insurance works by paying out a certain amount of money for a set period of time due to an injury or disability. Find out how expensive disability premiums can be with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Mortgage insurance is designed to pay mortgage payments in the event that a homeowner is unable to make payments. Let mortgage insurance give you peace of mind about not losing your house with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Homeowners insurance is frequently used by people who live in condominiums to pay for things that break or are lost. Learn how to find and purchase a homeowners insurance policy with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Liability insurance is used to pay for damages in the event that a third party is damaged on the policy holder's property or due to the policy holder's negligence. Avoid a large lawsuit with liability insurance using tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Insurance companies establish premiums for insurance rates based on calculations from an actuary determining the amount of risk surrounding a person. Learn how risk is used to raise or lower insurance premiums with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Insurance companies invest their money in stocks and bonds, real estate holdings and precious metals in order to cover the cost of business and insurance claims. Find out how insurance companies use investments to keep business going with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Insurance companies make money in two ways, first, by taking insurance premiums and gambling that nothing will happen, and second, by investing insurance premiums. Learn more about how insurance companies invest premiums in the stock market and gold to make money, with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

An insurance company measures risk by looking at risk factors, such as the gender of the person taking out the policy, the age of the person and the amount of policy premium the person wants to pay. Discover mathematical equations used by actuaries to determine risk with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Insurance companies work by providing a sense of security to people in the event of a problem or disaster depending on whether it is health insurance, car insurance or any type of insurance. Learn how insurance companies are paid premiums to guarantee coverage with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Insurance deductibles are the amount of financial responsibility required of the policy holder before the insurance benefits will become active. Find out how insurance deductibles affect the cost of the insurance premium with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Business insurance works by covering losses in the event that something happens to a business or its key executives. Get information on different types of business insurance, including liability insurance, with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Business liability insurance is something that every business owner should have because it covers the business owner in the event that a third party is injured on the premises. Protect a business from a large lawsuit using business liability insurance with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Gap insurance works by covering any voids left by other insurance policies, such as with Medicare supplement policies. Reduce feelings of uncertainty with gap insurance coverage using information from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Buy homeowners insurance by determining how long to have coverage for, what type of coverage is best and what premium amount will work best with your budget. Contact a variety of insurance companies and mortgage brokers with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

There are many different types of insurance, including health insurance, life insurance and homeowners insurance, all of which provide security in the event that something happens. Get a sense of security by determining the type and amount of insurance required for financial safety with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

When buying insurance, discuss insurance policies with an insurance agent or broker to find out what type of coverage is best. Figure out how long an insurance policy will be required with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Buying home insurance depends on the value of the house, so that in the event of loss or damage, the cost of the house will be covered. Speak to an insurance company, broker or online insurance agent to get home insurance quotes with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Insurance agencies and brokers are valued as businesses by companies like Standards and Poors, Moody or AM Best, which give letter grades to insurance companies. Find out how much experience an insurance agency has with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.

Buying insurance provides financial security against the unknown, so that financial burdens will lie on the insurance company instead of the individual. Learn about different types of insurance, including health insurance, car insurance and life insurance, with tips from an insurance agent in this free video on insurance.