2015-2016 Catalog [Aug. 2015-Aug. 2016] [Archived Catalog]
Personal Lines Insurance (Personal Lines Property and Casualty Sales Agent [20-44]) (5737) (W.C.)
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Workforce Certificate (PSAV/Clock Hour program)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for the position of (Insurance) Personal Lines Agent. Insurance agents provide a valuable and essential service. Helping clients understand and determine the types of insurance protection they need is critical to their financial security. This state approved program prepares you to take the state administered test for the 20-44 Personal Lines Property and Casualty Sales Agent’s license. Successful completion also fulfills the education requirement for that license.
A minimum grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all professional core courses.
Mission/Purpose
The mission of the Personal Lines Insurance program is to assist students in their quest for an Insurance Sales License by providing the required qualifying pre-licensing education to potential Insurance agents. This program is based on State-mandated curriculum and class hours which prepare students for the State Licensing Exam. By offering online, it optimizes educational opportunities for both local and state-wide students.
Certification and Licensing
This program prepares you to take the 20-44 Personal Lines Property and Casualty Sales Agent licensing exam. Students who have completed a correspondence course (the online 2-20 course at Florida State College at Jacksonville fulfills this) in insurance, 3 hours of which must be on the subject matter of ethics, which is regularly offered by accredited institutions of higher learning in this state or extensions thereof and approved by the department, must also have at least 6 months of responsible insurance duties as a substantially full-time bona fide employee in all lines of property and casualty insurance set forth in the definition of general lines agent under Florida Statute 626.015.
Please note that the State of Florida requires fingerprinting and a background check, which may prevent you from obtaining licensure. View the following Information for Applicants With a Criminal History.
Need More Information? Contact:
Insurance, Real Estate & Financial Services, Cecil Center, (904) 317-3883 or insurance@fscj.edu
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State of Florida qualifications for Insurance Agents
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