tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:19:48 +0000GLBAE and OCE MarathonworkshopsbusinessKalispellcareer developmentISOinsurance claimsLinda Faulknerpersonal health informationnonpublic personal informationTaking the Mystery Out of Businesstime managementnonfictionhomeownerinsurance seminarswebinarsMontanaNAIWrelationship buildingCE seminarsLas VegasHIPAAnon-fictioncar accidentsinsurance continuing educationinsurancebook reviewMissoulainsurance CErental reimbursement coverage; substitute transportation coveragedog biteswritingJanel QueenInsurance and Business: Contract Writing and Editing, Continuing Education, Pre-Licensing, and Career Developmenthttp://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)Blogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-4075359478766936433Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:19:00 +00002012-01-16T10:19:48.250-05:00We're blogging over at Linda's website now, which has been updated!  You can find us at http://lindafaulkner.com/blog.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/57vE4l93yxw/weve-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2012/01/weve-moved.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-7952806621401992030Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-10-15T08:00:01.487-04:00rental reimbursement coverage; substitute transportation coverageHere are some facts about auto insurance losses in the United States:  http://www.freefoto.com/  Approximately 1 in 8 drivers will be involved in an accident in a given year (National Safety Council); Nationwide in 2005, 2 cars were stolen every minute (Better Business Bureau); Speed is one of the most common factors causing car wrecks (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration); The http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/qEUfla5UvFw/does-your-auto-policy-pay-for-rental.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/10/does-your-auto-policy-pay-for-rental.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-7024622094985097125Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:40:00 +00002011-10-10T14:40:45.087-04:00People have often asked me what it's like to develop and write insurance courses.  Specifically, what do I do and how do I do it.  Of course, their eyebrows are raised when they ask the question, skeptical of my answer even before they hear it. Not only do they believe insurance is a dry and boring subject, they believe insurance professionals--especially those who research and write the dry, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/1UXt4pU-4Mk/what-does-course-developer-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/10/what-does-course-developer-do.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-5785782862829206728Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:08:00 +00002011-10-02T17:14:51.435-04:00dog bitesinsuranceinsurance claimsI just read a couple of articles about why homeowner insurers are so concerned about certain breeds of dogs.  In 2007, the insurance industry paid over $350,000,000 in dog bite claims; in 2010, that figure was over $400,000,000! The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a report about facts and statistics between 1979 and 1998.  Based on dog bite fatalities during the report period, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/vFjX7uvT7hk/why-insurers-are-concerned-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/10/why-insurers-are-concerned-about.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-2511521730338572933Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:03:00 +00002011-09-29T23:04:55.400-04:00relationship buildingwebinarstime managementE and OWe've been conducting an increasing number of training seminars and webinars recently, most notably the "Enabling CSR Success" series of webinars in partnership with the Hanover Insurance Group. Click here to see our list of upcoming events. This series of webinars was designed espeically for both Commercial Lines and Personal Lines CSRs of agencies representing the Hanover Insurance Group, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/L0PyETEsDpI/schedule-of-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/09/schedule-of-events.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-3003257552977413138Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:43:00 +00002011-08-18T22:45:05.148-04:00ISOhomeownerI've just begun the process of reviewing the changes brought about by ISO's 2011 revisions to its homeowner program. So far, I like the fact that they changed the language about motorized vehicles used "solely" to service an insured's residence. The new language is much better for the insured. What are your thoughts? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/leU4KRJie9Q/isos-may-2011-update-to-homeowner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/08/isos-may-2011-update-to-homeowner.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-6973269742815326164Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:33:00 +00002011-06-21T20:33:09.155-04:00CE MarathonIt is with regret that I cancelled our CE Marathon earlier today.  It was scheduled for the week of July 25, 2011 and, unfortunately, registration was not sufficient to hold the event. At this time, we do not have any insurance CE seminars scheduled in Montana for the remainder of 2011. I'lll post updates about our seminar schedule as they change. I appreciate the loyalty and support of my http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/fh2Y9fefF0k/ce-marathon-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/06/ce-marathon-update.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-1644368520194620501Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:33:00 +00002011-06-12T20:33:09.892-04:00insurancewritingI've always been a writer. I never thought I'd spend more of my time writing about insurance than anything else. But that's what I'm doing these days. After spending 36 years working in the insurance industry, I've found myself doing the thing I enjoy most (writing) while focusing on something I know well and enjoy very much (insurance). I presented a CE course  at the NAIW convention in Las http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/0Vr0LviFY7Q/writing-about-insurance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/06/writing-about-insurance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-5556856730078314654Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:45:00 +00002011-06-05T17:45:16.506-04:00NAIWLas Vegas I'm heading out to the 70th Annual NAIW convention--it'll be my first time visiting Las Vegas; it will not be my first time teaching insurance CE! For a list of the convention's event list (including yours truly, presenter of a 2-hour insurance CE course on Rental Reimbursement coverage), click here. I have one very important question to all you folks out there: what should I wear to dinner at http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/h7uI7v7W6-g/what-should-i-wear-to-bellagio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-should-i-wear-to-bellagio.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-4685363629067025900Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:36:00 +00002011-04-10T15:36:52.773-04:00As promised, our 2011 CE Marathon schedule now appears on our website at: http://faulknereducation.com/, along with links to our online registration form and a downloadable PDF registration form. We'll be offering 30 hours of insurance continuing education from July 25th to July 28th at the Best Western Grant Creek Inn in Missoula.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/7hgcQR0vaV0/2011-ce-marathon-schedule-now-available.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/04/2011-ce-marathon-schedule-now-available.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-1846249924765383337Tue, 29 Mar 2011 03:59:00 +00002011-03-28T23:59:53.483-04:00CE MarathonWe are in the process of scheduling our CE Marathon in Missoula for 2011. We're in the process of making arrangements and expect to have them complete by mid-April. Once we have the date/location finalized, we'll post info here and on our website at http://faulknereducation.com/.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/2yEmFjHis4o/2011-ce-marathon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/03/2011-ce-marathon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-2687066559310781465Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +00002011-02-03T16:00:01.881-05:00book reviewLinda FaulknerJanel QueenTaking the Mystery Out of BusinessYes, Clueless is a dangerous place to be! That’s why regardless of whether someone is a budding entrepreneur, a new graduate just getting started, or an experienced professional, Linda’s book is a must read! For those who haven’t run a business or managed people, it might save their career or their business. For those who’ve already been at it for a while, it’s a gentle reminder of important http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/HQfwgiP8MMs/faulkners-taking-mystery-out-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/02/faulkners-taking-mystery-out-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-2801456653599673088Mon, 31 Jan 2011 03:57:00 +00002011-01-30T22:57:20.232-05:00Family matters require my attention for the next couple of months, so we're temporarily suspending our insurance CE seminars and career development workshops. We will continue to offer online insurance CE courses and insurance pre-licensing courses, as well as our contract writing services. Feel free to check in with me via e-mail with your questions and comments! - Lindahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/0jDtbyBcLic/hiatus-for-seminars-workshops-otherwise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2011/01/hiatus-for-seminars-workshops-otherwise.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-5104268741819928527Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:12:00 +00002010-12-27T17:12:06.238-05:00CE seminarsworkshopsMissoulaMontanainsurance CEKalispellcareer developmentinsurance continuing educationBeginning in February 2011, personal and family issues require Linda Faulkner to be in Massachusetts for at least three to six months. As a result, we have removed all insurance continuing education seminars and career development workshops from our 2011 schedule beginning on February 1, 2011. We will continue to offer insurance continuing education and pre-licensing courses online, as well as http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/VftWbe_gRXw/january-ce-seminars-and-career.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/12/january-ce-seminars-and-career.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-2931800753253589456Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:51:00 +00002010-12-07T21:51:53.736-05:00insurance claimscar accidentsOver the years, I've handled insurance claims for many clients who've had the misfortune to be involved in a car accident. I ran across this article on Confused.com, titled Tips for Driving on Ice. You might want to check it out!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/EGP4ieQOijI/driving-in-bad-weather.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/12/driving-in-bad-weather.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-8960608591783650777Sat, 20 Nov 2010 04:32:00 +00002010-11-19T23:32:35.508-05:00nonfictionLinda Faulknernon-fictionTaking the Mystery Out of BusinessbusinessWe just received word that Taking the Mystery Out of Business will be available in December 2010 instead of January 2011! It's included in the catalog of Linda's publsiher and now appears on their website. If you'd like to pre-order via their website rather than waiting until later in December to purchase it from your favorite bookstore or on Amazon or Smashwords, click here. The Kindle and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/c20IWBesjCM/release-date-of-lindas-book-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/11/release-date-of-lindas-book-moved.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-4993388890135146443Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:48:00 +00002010-11-13T16:48:02.095-05:00personal health informationnonpublic personal informationHIPAAGLBAInsurance agents and adjusters are considered "financial institutions" by the GLBA if they possess nonpublic personal information belonging to consumers.  HIPAA requires insurance agents and adjusters who possess consumers' "personal health information" to protect and safeguard it. Are YOU protecting your clients' protected information?  http://bit.ly/dCCOn4http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/2DXOa_OMnis/client-privacy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/11/client-privacy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-852284011429455600Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:22:00 +00002010-10-26T12:22:42.365-04:00Just spent eight terrific hours with folks in Billings, Montana talking about insurance.  More specifically, talking about insurance to help them earn the CE credits they need to renew their insurance producer and adjuster licenses. Thanks to the people who helped make the event so wonderful (and possible!):  Melissa Thompson, Carol Daniel, and Kevin Zoldowski! I had such a good turnout that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/9jjauRT7R4Y/people-in-billings-are-terrific.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/09/people-in-billings-are-terrific.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-3636215812341055456Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:42:00 +00002010-09-06T14:42:01.701-04:00We're offering insurance CE seminars in Missoula and Billings this month, and a Career Development workshop in Missoula. Insurance CE - Billings - September 13 8am - 12pm - Liaiblity Insurance 1pm - 4pm - Avoiding E & O Claims 4:15pm - 5;15pm - 2009 MT Insurance Legislative Changes Career Development workshop - Missoula - September 16 Marketing Yourself 4:00 - 6:00pm in our conference room http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/tOTXaIWcrdo/events-in-september.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/09/events-in-september.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-5776709324092079072Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:50:00 +00002010-08-22T20:51:06.495-04:00insurance CEinsurance seminarsinsurance continuing educationWe'll be hosting 10 hours of insurance CE this week in our Missoula offices: Wednesday, August 25th 11am - 12pm - 2009 Montana Insurance Legislative Changes - 1 CE hour 1pm - 4pm - Insurance Tidbits - 3 CE hours Thursday, August 26th 9am - 4pm  - Personal Auto Policy - 6 CE hours lunch from 12-1pm To register online, visit us at:  Faulkner Education Serviceshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/IlhoRb5jOSI/this-weeks-ce-seminars-in-missoula.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/08/this-weeks-ce-seminars-in-missoula.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-8192166175743618240Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:10:00 +00002010-07-12T12:10:38.508-04:00WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Craig Fugate, announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Montana to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 15, 2010, and continuing. For more information http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/ysT0qzDGC_c/president-declares-disaster-in-montana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/07/president-declares-disaster-in-montana.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-8358653648315681712Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:36:00 +00002010-07-09T15:36:29.278-04:00I just received an offer from a wonderful publisher for a business book.  They are also willing to consider several other business books for a series. No wonder I love Fridays...!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/FPQO3p8XHU4/book-sale-pending.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/07/book-sale-pending.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-7265995854298376995Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:59:00 +00002010-06-25T17:00:10.071-04:00We're happy to be able to offer two new computer-based online courses for electronic delivery for producers licensed in Montana. Our 2009 Insurance Legislative Changes course is approved for 1 hour and satisfies the Legislative Chanegs requirements for all producers, including Limited Lines and Surety Bail Bonds producers. Our Avoiding E & O Claims course is approved for 3 hours and addresses http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/hJJagjR9H2g/two-new-online-computer-based-courses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/06/two-new-online-computer-based-courses.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905632171719498982.post-8452039369489469961Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:04:00 +00002010-06-16T16:04:47.887-04:00We just wrapped up our CE seminars in Great Falls, where we visit every June--usually the first week, on a Monday. Our Missoula seminars this month will be held next week, on Wednesday and Thursday: 6/23 (12pm - 1pm) - 09 MT Insurance Legislative Changes - approved for 1 CE hour 6/23 (1:15pm - 4;15pm) - In-Home Businesses - approved for 3 CE hours 6/24 (8am - 12pm) - Liaiblity Insurance - NEW http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/GLQkN/~3/NsZQKlgxDbk/june-ce-seminars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LINDA FAULKNER)http://faulknereducation.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-ce-seminars.html