The NAILBA Case Manager Certification Program helps train and develop new case managers on the life insurance case management process, while certifying existing case managers on the key skills, responsibilities, and right practices required for their role. The program, which has been designed with a life insurance focus, is comprised of eight online learning modules with mastery quizzes for each module. The program concludes with an online Comprehensive Certification Exam comprised of 175 questions. Participants must pass the exam with a score of 70 or higher to complete the curriculum. Case Managers with at least one year of experience in the case manager role can earn the Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation.
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1.tLIFE INSURANCE OVERVIEW
- PART I – THE PURPOSE OF LIFE INSURANCE Copy
- Exam: Life Insurance Overview Part I Copy
- PART II – TERM INSURANCE PRODUCTS, FEATURES, AND BENEFITS Copy
- Exam: Life Insurance Overview Part II Copy
- PART III – PERMANENT INSURANCE PRODUCTS, FEATURES, AND BENEFITS Copy
- PART III – PERMANENT INSURANCE PRODUCTS, FEATURES, AND BENEFITS CONTINUED Copy
- Exam: Life Insurance Overview Part III Copy
- PART IV – RIDERS, LIVING BENEFITS, AND POLICY PROVISIONS Copy
- Exam: Life Insurance Overview Part IV Copy
- PART V – LIFE INSURANCE ANALYSIS, REVIEWS, AND COMPENSATION Copy
- Exam: Life Insurance Overview Part V Copy
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2.tTHE UNDERWRITING PROCESS
- PART I – UNDERWRITING BASICS Copy
- PART I – UNDERWRITING BASICS CONTINUED Copy
- Exam: The Underwriting Process Part I Copy
- PART II – RISK / RATE CLASSES OVERVIEW Copy
- Exam: The Underwriting Process Part II Copy
- PART III – FIELD UNDERWRITING Copy
- PART III – FIELD UNDERWRITING CONTINUED Copy
- Exam: The Underwriting Process Part III Copy
- PART IV – NAVIGATING UNDERWRITING DECISIONS AND REINSURANCE Copy
- Exam: The Underwriting Process Part IV Copy
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3.tTHE ROLE OF THE BROKERAGE GENERAL AGENCY (BGA)
•tLife Insurance Distribution Overview •tProprietary Carriers, Independent Brokerage, Direct Online Portals, Affinity Groups, and Worksite Marketing •tWhat is a BGA? •tWhat Makes a BGA Distinct? •tThe Benefits of Working with a BGA •tThe Role of Marketing Organizations (IMOs, NMOs, FMOs) •tThe BGA Value Proposition
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4.tTYPES OF CASE SUBMISSIONS
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5.tTHE CASE MANAGER ROLE
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6.tCASE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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7.tWORKING WITH ADVISORS AND INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS
- PART I – THE ROLE OF THE ADVISOR Copy
- Exam: Working with Advisors and Insurance Professionals Part I Copy
- PART II – THE DIFFERENT BUSINESS MODELS Copy
- Exam: Working with Advisors and Insurance Professionals Part II Copy
- PART III – FOSTERING ADVISOR RELATIONSHIPS AND SERVICE Copy
- Exam: Working with Advisors and Insurance Professionals Part III Copy
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8.tREGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
- PART I – INSURANCE REGULATORS, LICENSING, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Copy
- Exam: Regulatory Considerations Part I Copy
- PART II – REGULATION 187 BEST INTEREST (REG BI) Copy
- Exam: Regulatory Considerations Part II Copy
- PART III – REGULATION 60 AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING Copy
- Exam: Regulatory Considerations Part III Copy
- PART IV – GENERAL SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS Copy
- Exam: Regulatory Considerations Part IV Copy
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9.tFINAL CERTIFICATION EXAM