Health insurance agents guide consumers to the best policy based on the consumers' health and financial history.
To work as a health insurance agent in the State of Georgia, professionals must complete a total of 40-hours of pre-license training and pass the Georgia Life and Health Licensing Examination given by Pearson VUE. While the training program can be taught in classrooms as well as through online mediums, the program must be approved by the Georgia Insurance Department to qualify applicants for licensure.
The Glaze Group
The Glaze Group offers the required 40-hour pre-licensing training to become a health insurance agent throughout the year. All coursework within this program has been approved by the Georgia Insurance Department.. As of 2010, this course is given at The Hampton Inn located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, though this is subject to change. Classes are offered in two formats: weekend classes and weekday classes. As of 2010, the course costs a total of $240, which includes the tuition, training manual and online exam simulator. According to The Glaze Group, 98 percent of students enrolled in this program have passed the licensing examination within their first attempt.
The Glaze Group, LLC
P.O. Box 2608
Lilburn, GA 30048
770-469-5057
glazegroup.com
Kaplan Financial Education
Kaplan Financial Education is located in Atlanta, Georgia and provides students with a four-day intensive training course in health insurance. This training course satisfies the required 40-hour requirements set forth by the Georgia Insurance Department to take the Georgia Life and Health Licensing Exam. The course is taught by licensed insurance agents and educates students by using theoretical coursework. As of 2010, the tuition for this program is $249, which includes the license exam manual, online study PDF files, class notes and a cross reference sheet for study purposes. Along with the aforementioned materials, students are also given access to online training videos, practice exams and online instructional resources. Classes are held throughout the year at the main Kaplan Financial Building, and features a duration of four days with classes lasting from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; however, these times are subject to change.
Kaplan Financial Education
3565 Piedmont Rd.
Bldg. 4, Ste. 100
Atlanta, GA 30305
608-779-8301
kfeducation.com
Career Builder Institute
The Career Builder Institute offers the required 40-hour pre-licensing training online for professionals who cannot attend traditional classroom settings. While this training course is available online, it has been approved by the Georgia Department of Insurance to prepare students for the licensing examination. Coursework within this training program is designed to give students a solid understanding of regulations and laws concerning health insurance in Georgia as well as learning the job functions of an insurance agent. Since this program is offered online, the tuition is much lower than traditional classroom training. As of 2010, this program costs $125, and includes study materials as well as practice exams. Students must complete this program within 90 days. Before enrolling in this program, students must ensure their computer meets all system requirements, which include having Windows 2000 or later, at least 512MB Ram, and a sound card.
Career Builder Institute
877-227-1283
careerbuilderinstitute.com
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