Your Path to a Successful Insurance Career Starts Here
Whether you're new to the workforce, returning to the workforce, transitioning careers, or just getting started in the industry, we're here to help you jumpstart a career in insurance.
Choose the learning path that fits your schedule. InsurAcademy offers both a self-paced online program and live virtual Pre-Licensing classes, giving you the flexibility to prepare for your North Carolina Property & Casualty insurance license in the way that works best for you.
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Choose Your Learning Path
Whether you prefer a self-paced learning experience or a live instructor-led class, InsurAcademy offers flexible options to help you prepare for licensure.
Get Licensed and Certified
Become a licensed insurance professional in North Carolina and start your future now.
Launch Your Insurance Career
Graduates will have access to an exclusive job board featuring agencies that are actively hiring.
Course Overview
InsurAcademy: Launch Your Insurance Career in as little as Three Weeks
InsurAcademy offers flexible pathways into the insurance industry. Whether you choose our self-paced online program or our live virtual Pre-Licensing course, you'll receive the education and resources needed to prepare for your North Carolina Property & Casualty insurance license and begin your career in insurance.
Our self-paced option allows you to start anytime and complete coursework on your own schedule, while our live online Pre-Licensing classes provide a structured, instructor-led learning experience offered throughout the year.
Once you complete the program and successfully earn your Property & Casualty license, you'll be prepared to pursue opportunities as an Account Manager within an independent insurance agency.
Who is this course for?
High School or College Graduates
Those in career transition
Those returning to the work force
Re/Up-skilling internal employee
Key Outcomes:
✓ Change the rest of your life by launching your insurance career in as little as 3 weeks
✓ Become a licensed insurance professional in North Carolina
✓ Enjoy a stable career & income with growth potential
Choose Your Learning Option
1.
Apply
Complete a short application and speak with our Licensing Specialist to determine the best learning option for your goals and schedule.
2.
Take the Course
Choose either the self-paced online program or a live virtual Pre-Licensing class and prepare for your North Carolina licensing exams.
3.
Pursue Your Career
Graduate "job-ready" and unlock unlimited career potential
Flexible Learning Options
InsurAcademy offers both self-paced and live instructor-led training options. Students can choose the format that best fits their schedule, learning style, and career goals.
Self-Paced Online Program
- Start anytime
- Complete in as little as three weeks
- Learn on your schedule
Live Virtual Pre-Licensing Class
- Structured classroom experience
- Live instruction from experienced educators
- Scheduled sessions throughout the year
Your Investment
Tuition for InsurAcademy is valued at $1,500 but thanks to scholarships from the IIANC Education Foundation, students accepted into the program through our application process attend for FREE.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are three phases to the InsurAcademy application/selection process.
- Prospective students must complete an initial application and a verbal and math assessment online.
- Applicant’s assessments are reviewed and selected candidates will be asked to complete a more detailed application with a short essay component.
- Following the additional application, final candidates will be selected to move to the final round of the process consisting of a video or in-person interview and recommendation/reference checks.
The tuition for InsurAcademy is valued at $1,500 but thanks to scholarship opportunities from the IIANC Education Foundation, students accepted into InsurAcademy through our application process can attend FOR FREE. (And no this isn’t too good to be true…we just believe in investing in the future of our industry by investing in future insurance agents!)
The only expenses incurred by students will be the North Carolina licensing application/fingerprint/exam fees. NC licensing fees are currently $187, fingerprint fees range from $0-$20, and the exam fees are $45 for each attempt of the two exams required (required to take Property Exam and Casualty Exam which cost $45 each).
IIANC member agencies interested in sending current staff or new hires through InsurAcademy should email insuracademy@iianc.com for pricing and details.
Most students can complete the self-paced program in as little as three weeks, though you may progress at a pace that works best for your schedule.
No, InsurAcademy uses a virtual learning platform featuring a combination of live and on-demand training which means as long as you have a computer and Internet access, you can attend from anywhere!
The curriculum covers Property & Casualty insurance fundamentals, insurance laws and regulations, personal and commercial lines coverage concepts, policy analysis, customer service skills, and licensing exam preparation. The program also includes interactive exercises, practice exams, and career-readiness resources designed to help prepare you for a future role as an Account Manager.
YES! Now is a great time to find a position in an independent insurance agency due to the large number of Account Managers retiring and many agencies being in growth mode and adding positions to their staff. In fact, over the next five years, more than 400,000 job openings are expected in the insurance industry across the country.
As an InsurAcademy graduate, you will have access to an exclusive job board featuring agencies that are actively hiring for Account Managers and wish to interview InsurAcademy graduates.
If you are looking for a career in an industry that is stable and offers flexibility, strong income potential, great work culture and more, then pursuing a job in an independent insurance agency through InsurAcademy may be a good fit for you. Ideal students will have a passion for learning, great customer service skills, and qualities such as:
• Analytical
• People-oriented and enjoys interacting with others
• Diligent, strong follow-through
• Organized
• Consistent
• Multi-tasker
• Decisive and strong sense of urgency when working
This integral role in an insurance agency is on the front lines with helping customers by providing support for insurance questions, policy changes, renewals and billing questions. The Account Manager works from within the agency to help clients with existing accounts and also works directly with the insurance carriers to quote and bind insurance policies.
Successful Account Managers possess a unique combination of traits that help them provide great service, be empathetic when a customer is dealing with a crisis, and also juggle many deadlines and tasks.
• Great social and communication skills
• Ability to organize lots of details
• Influences customers buying decisions
• Assists clients and resolve conflicts
• Enjoys helping others.
Independent insurance agencies are different from other types of insurance agencies (commonly known as captive agencies) because they are not tied to only one insurance carrier and can represent many companies. This means that they can explore more coverage options for their customers to match them with the best insurance company, coverage and price. Independent insurance agencies come in all sizes and are located in communities across North Carolina. Find one of the nearly 1,000 Trusted Choice independent insurance agency locations here.
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