Continued Education Classes

Free CE Classes for Insurance Agents Licensed in the State of Michigan

Upcoming In-Person CE Classes

Kalamazoo CE Class Schedule

Kalamazoo CE Class Schedule

Errors and Omissions | Course #83579

class currently full – waitlist option available

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

February 8, 2022 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM

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NEW Water Damage in Residential Dwellings | Course #85539

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

October 10, 2023 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM

Trauma & Bio-Hazard Losses | Course #84980

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

October 10, 2023 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM

Severity of Loss: Smoke & Odor Damage | Course #85538

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

November 14, 2023 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM

Ethics: If you don’t live it you don’t believe it V2.0 | Course #88787

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

November 14, 2023 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM

Insurance Fraud | Course #88788

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

December 12, 2023 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM

Errors and Omissions | Course #88790

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

December 12, 2023 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM

Mold Remediation in Homes | Course #88793

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

January 9, 2024 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM

Surviving Disaster in Your Business | Course #88792

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

January 9, 2024 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM

NEW Handling Commercial Claims | Course #TBA

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

February 13, 2024 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM

Subrogation Reporting on Mitigation Claims | Course #88789

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

February 13, 2024 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM

Mitigating a Water Loss | Course #88794

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

March 12, 2024 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM

NEW Ethics & Agency | Course #89206

Location: ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo

March 12, 2024 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM

offering free ce classes

We host free CE (continuing education) classes for insurance agents around the area. Our local agencies have clients dealing with mold, water damage, fire damage, etc. and the agents need to understand the situation from all perspectives in order to serve their clients in the best way.

We are the experts when it comes to the topics we teach, we like sharing our knowledge, and as a company, we love serving our community.

These classes help local insurance agents acquire free CE credits.

what to expect

There are free beverages such as water, soda, coffee, and tea.
You will have a free breakfast and/or lunch when you sign up for class(es).
We aim for interactive teaching styles. We try to engage the classroom as much as possible, depending on the topic. Hands on experience is typically the best tool for remembering information, and we try our best to stick to this way of teaching.
To have fun while learning valuable information.

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Course Details

Concepts of Legal Liability

Class Description and Objectives

This program will present the basics of legal liability by building a foundation of various legal theories. The theory and elements of negligence are presented. Various types of law are discussed. Included is a discussion on damages resultant from legal liability.

If you would like to call us at any time to signup or for more information, we would love to talk with you. Call 269.344.3600

Errors & Omissions

Class Description and Objectives

A comprehensive training program of processes and procedures
Learn to avoid potential loopholes
Review a checklist of tips to minimize these claims

Case Studies, instructor presentation, a short video segment, demonstrations of
the technique, and student participation exercises are all used to bring variety and
interest to this important subject.

If you would like to call us at any time to signup or for more information, we would love to talk with you. Call 269.344.3600

Ethics

Class Description and Objectives

Identify reasons ethics are important
Define ethics/values
Describe foundational and situational ethics
Identify sources of ethical framework

This program is a practical look at ethical decision-making. Instead of relying on “gut feelings”, the process contained in this program takes the decision-maker through several filters which ensure that all parties affected by the decision will be considered.

If you would like to call us at any time to signup or for more information, we would love to talk with you. Call 269.344.3600

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Ethics & Agency

Class Description and Objectives
This 3-hour, interactive course dives into what ethics are and why high ethical standards are crucial to success in the insurance industry. We will examine the 7 fundamentals of ethics through case studies designed to spark discussion and collaboration while having some fun along the way!

Handling Commercial Claims

Class Description and Objectives

Insurance carriers are laser focused on increasing commercial policy sales. With that in mind, ServiceMaster Restore has created this commercial focused course to assist you in better serving your policyholders through a commercial property loss. Communication, reporting, pricing methods, safety, types of policies, and much more will be covered in this NEW course offering.

Handling a Hoarding Dilemma

Class Description and Objectives

Learn how to identify and assist hoarders, and handle loss properly when a hoarder is involved. Understand the impact on the claims process, claims cost, and concerns that arise when this type of loss is encountered.

Insurance Fraud

Class Description and Objectives

Insurance fraud costs the industry billions of dollars
This course focuses on history, laws & statistics relating to fraudulent
insurance claims
Learn imperative information on what your role is to prevent fraud

How does the current economic crisis affect the rising ranges of fraud? In what ways are consumers fighting the system and why they don’t see insurance fraud as a crime? What are the effects of internal “white collar” crime and the difference between hard and soft crimes? You’ll learn all the answers in this class.

If you would like to call us at any time to signup or for more information, we would love to talk with you. Call 269.344.3600

Smoke and Odor Damage

Class Description and Objectives

Learn the smoke (soot) & odor mitigation process and provide better service to your insureds. Delve into terminology and common misconceptions of the smoke (soot) and odor mitigation process and provide better service to your insureds. Delve into terminology and common misconceptions of smoke/odor losses, know the benefits of quick and proper mitigation and look inside

Mitigating a Water Loss

Class Description and Objectives

This course begins by covering terminology, misconceptions associated with a water loss, and the benefits of immediate mitigation. Once this groundwork is laid, instructors will walk attendees through the water loss process from beginning stages to final restoration and will include industry standards, insured concerns, and plan development to better assist insureds when they have a water loss.

Mold Remediation in Homes

Class Description and Objectives

Terminology & misconceptions of mold losses & benefits of remediation is the introductory segment of this class & then quickly moves attendees into the needs for mold growth and the removal process from start to fin ish. We’ll study industry standards, insured concerns, remediation process, and plan development for assisting insureds.

Subrogation

Class Description and Objectives

A comprehensive training program that focuses on equipping agents and adjusters to control claims costs through subrogation investigation and reporting. It also teaches the role and value of mitigation by first responders.

If you would like to call us at any time to signup or for more information, we would love to talk with you. Call 269.344.3600

Surviving Disaster

Class Description and Objectives

This course looks at what happens when a disaster occurs in a business and the importance of preparing in advance. It provides instructions and assistance in putting a plan in place, discusses the role insurance plays, and what continuity will look like for the business.

It includes the unique construction features that may impact decisions made during water mitigation.

Trauma & Bio-hazard Losses

Class Description and Objectives

Understand trauma and bio-hazard situations.
Identify needs of individuals involved.
Determine items to save or discard due to contamination.

Trauma and Bio-Hazard insurance losses can range from a simple cut to the
discovery of an unexpected death. Insurance professionals need to understand the full scope and extent of these situations while showing care and concern for the individuals involved and those who are associated with them. This course will also help attendees have an understanding of what can and cannot be recovered due to contamination.

If you would like to call us at any time to signup or for more information, we would love to talk with you. Call 269.344.3600

Water Damage In Manufactured Homes

Class Description and Objectives

This course covers the differences between the two types of manufactured homes: mobile and modular. It includes the unique construction features that may impact decisions made during water mitigation.

Water Damage In Residential Dwellings

Class Description and Objectives

The objectives of this course are to learn what actions need to be taken in order to reduce the severity of loss after a water damage occurs in a dwelling. Additional damage to the structure and contents can be reduced by taking appropriate action. As mitigation providers, we will address four key questions: (1) What’s wet? (2) How wet is it? (3) Is it drying? (4) Is it dry?

Knowing how to arrive at the answers to these simple yet complex questions, and also how to interpret the answers, will ensure a home is returned to pre-loss condition. Using the concepts presented in this class, attendees will be well-equipped to inform and serve their clients.

Continued Education Classes

Upcoming In-Person CE Classes

Errors and Omissions | Course #83579

NEW Water Damage in Residential Dwellings | Course #85539

Trauma & Bio-Hazard Losses | Course #84980

Severity of Loss: Smoke & Odor Damage | Course #85538

Ethics: If you don’t live it you don’t believe it V2.0 | Course #88787

Insurance Fraud | Course #88788

Errors and Omissions | Course #88790

Mold Remediation in Homes | Course #88793

Surviving Disaster in Your Business | Course #88792

NEW Handling Commercial Claims | Course #TBA

Subrogation Reporting on Mitigation Claims | Course #88789

Mitigating a Water Loss | Course #88794

NEW Ethics & Agency | Course #89206

offering free ce classes

what to expect

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1 Area = 16′ x 16′ room, OR 12 – 14 stairs, OR 1 hallway

1 Area = 16′ x 16′ room, OR 12 – 14 stairs, OR 1 hallway

We have a $30.00 minimum charge for rug cleaning.

$100 Off First Warranty Carpet Cleaning

$100 Off First Warranty Carpet Cleaning

Why Choose Us

Rug Scotchgard Protection = $.50/sq. ft.

Rug Scotchgard Protection = $.50/sq. ft.

Rug Deodorizer – $.50/sq. ft.

Rug Deodorizer – $.50/sq. ft.

Rug Pet Treatment – $2/sq. ft.

Rug Pet Treatment – $2/sq. ft.

Scotchgard protection = $15/area

Scotchgard protection = $15/area

Pet Treatment – $10/Area

Pet Treatment – $10/Area

Deodorizer – $10/Area

Deodorizer – $10/Area

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