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Understanding Risks for Public Entities

Specialize in Risks Public Entities Face Today

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Endless Opportunity

Discover risks faced by public entities including natural disasters, cyber risk, and auto liability. Understand conditions that create each risk and how to work with your clients to minimize and protect against that risk. As you complete this course, you'll grow your consultative skills to become a trusted advisor to your clients.

Course Features:

  • Interactive modules and videos from risk managers and insurance professionals in public entities face today
  • On-demand access 24/7
  • Modules you can complete in as little as 25 minutes, complete full course in under 3 hours
  • Virtual, 25-question exam included in your course purchase

Course Details

Understanding Risks for Public Entities

Discover prominent and emerging risks faced by public entities including natural disasters, cyber risk, and general and auto liability. Understand how public entity pools operate as well as their benefits and limitations.

Course Level
(New)
Language(s)
English
Average Completion Time
2-3 Hours
Topics
  • Understand the industry’s unique combination of existing and emerging risks
  • Assess and mitigate cyber risks through proper coverage
  • Collaborate with your clients to mitigate natural disaster risks
  • Determine how public entity auto and liability risks differ from private industry
  • Recognize how public entity risk pools operate and considerations for your clients

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