Ask Bettie

With the shelter-in-place order and classroom courses discontinued for the time being, I want to know more about the online Ruble MEGA Seminar. I don’t understand how it works and would appreciate more information on this update opportunity.

Dear Bettie:

Hello Shelley,

Thank you for inquiring about this special advanced online program. The first webinar for this year’s online Ruble MEGA Seminar was conducted on January 13 th , and the seminar will continue through December 31 st , 2020. There are 24 topics to choose from which are scheduled on different days, consisting of two 2-hour webinars conducted from 10:00a–12:00p (CST) and 2:00p–4:00p (CST). You can choose the topics that interest you the most and best fit your schedule. Some topics are repeated to enable you to attend depending on your availability. You must attend a total of 16 hours (four 4-hour topics), to complete your update requirement and obtain state CE credit.

I encourage you to visit our website at TheNationalAlliance.com to learn more and to register. You are able to download the agenda to learn about webinar dates, faculty members’ information, and topic descriptions.

We are happy to provide you with distancelearning options like the online Ruble MEGA Seminar during these challenging times. Shelley, I hope you will give this online opportunity serious consideration, and if you have any questions, please contact us at 800-633-2165 forassistance. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Do you have a question to “Ask Bettie”? Bettie Duff, Senior VP & Corporate Secretary, has been with us over 40 years and is the person to contact for information on just about anything related to operations and procedures. Email your questions to bduff@scic.com.

Dear Bettie:

I am sorry to say that I have not been able to meet my update requirement even though I registered for a classroom course prior to it being postponed. Had it not been, I would have been up-to-date. Will you allow additional time for me to schedule and attend my update? I worked hard for my designation and do not want to lose it. Please help!

Mike, we have heard your request loud and clear! In fact, in order to assist you and others who had their plans changed due to COVID-19, we are offering additional time to complete your 2020 update. If your birth month falls between February 1 st and through June 30 th , you will be given through September 30 th to complete your 2020 update. We understand that the challenges are great, and we want to help you during this time. I would encourage you to visit the website to learn more about our distancelearning options and other updates.

Bettie J. Duff Senior Vice President/ Corporate Secretary The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research is the nation’s premier provider of technical educational and professional development for insurance and risk management professionals.

James K. Ruble MEGA Seminars are respected throughout the industry—offering a variety of market-focused specialty, advanced, and high-interest topics.

15+ Topics

New topics added year-round. Select any four 4-hour topics to meet your CIC , CRM , and/or CPRM update.

Two-Part

Webinars Each 4-hour topic is coverd in two live, instructor-led, 2-hour webinars.

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Instruction Convenience of a webinar with the spontaneity of a live instructor.