Big I Maryland - Midweek Free CE with Big I Maryland

Big I Maryland is excited to launch the Midweek Free CE Series beginning in May. Held on the third Wednesday of every other month through November, this virtual series will feature both a morning and afternoon session on each event day, providing multiple opportunities to earn continuing education credit throughout the year. Offered in partnership with The Agents & Brokers Education Network (ABEN), this series is free for Big I Maryland members.

The series is designed to help Maryland agents meet key CE requirements and will cover a range of essential topics, including Ethics, Flood, Errors & Omissions, Crime Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Altogether, members will have the opportunity to earn up to 15 CE credits.

Thank you to our 2026 Big I Maryland Partners for their ongoing support and commitment to Big I Maryland. Their partnership helps make initiatives like our Midweek Free CE Series possible, providing valuable education and resources to insurance professionals across Maryland.

Series Schedule & Registration

Wednesday – May 20

Overview of contract law relating to insurance policy language and the understanding and interpretation of policy language. Included also will be the rules of reading policies, understanding how to read exclusions and exceptions to exclusions, and interpreting keywords and phrases.

This course is approved for the Swiss Re Risk Management Credit. You can learn more about this program at bigimd.com/eo-training.

This course specifically targets sales functions in the agency. Agents hold a variety of titles in agencies: Producer, Account Executive, or Sales Agent, for example. In some agencies, Account Managers or CSRs (Customer Service Representatives) are also responsible for sales. No matter what your title, if you sell or assist in sales, this class provides valuable insights to help reduce your E&O exposure.

This course is approved for the Swiss Re Risk Management Credit. You can learn more about this program at bigimd.com/eo-training.

Wednesday – July 15

This course explores practical, real-world approaches to ethical decision making within insurance. Beginning with the historical foundations of ethics and the distinction between ethics, values, and morality, participants examine three primary decision-making frameworks. Through interactive case studies involving pricing integrity, employee loyalty, and competitive conflicts, learners identify common ethical challenges faced in agency operations. Participants leave with practical tools to strengthen personal judgment, promote accountability, and build an organizational culture that supports ethical conduct and reduces professional liability.

Flooding remains one of the most costly and widespread risks in the U.S., making it critical for insurance professionals to fully understand the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Flood Insurance policy, including its history, key products and coverages, policy rules, claims process, and rating procedures. You’ll also gain up-to-date insights into the most recent NFIP reforms and changes.

Designed to meet NFIP training requirements, this course equips participants with the knowledge needed to better serve clients, navigate compliance, and confidently address today’s flood insurance challenges. The flood course meets the requirements of the basic flood training required by FEMA.

Wednesday – September 16

Many insureds (and even some agents) assume theft is fully covered under a standard property policy. In reality, significant gaps exist-specially when it comes to employee dishonesty, funds transfer fraud, forgery, and computer-related crime. This session breaks down why crime coverage is needed, how common losses occur, what standard property policies exclude, and how today’s ISO Crime forms respond. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how crime policies are structured, how coverage is triggered, and the most common insuring agreements available.

This course provides a simple, high-level overview of how Workers’ Compensation works and why it is required for nearly every employer. Often called the “sole remedy” for injured workers, Workers’ Compensation is designed to provide medical care and wage replacement to employees hurt on the job-while limiting lawsuits against employers. This session explains where Workers’ Compensation came from, what it covers, who it applies to, and the key policy features every insurance professional should understand. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how coverage is triggered, what benefits are provided, and important considerations that can impact both employers and employees.

Wednesday – November 18

This course will equip participants with practical tools and strategies for evaluating AI solutions, vetting vendors, and reviewing vendor contracts and insurance coverages. The session will also offer actionable recommendations for establishing agency guidelines and procedures designed to minimize E&O (Errors and Omissions) exposures.

This course is NOT approved for the Swiss Re Risk Management Credit. This course is approved for CE credit only.

Register once and you’re all set for the entire series. Your registration gives you access to all scheduled sessions, and you’ll receive reminders before each course so you don’t miss a thing.

Please Note: This series is open to agency principals and their team members!

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