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John Fear

CPIA, CISR

John Fear has worked in the insurance industry for over thirty years in the areas of Life & Annuity, Small Commercial, Boiler & Machinery, Field Operations, Process Engineering and Personal Insurance. In 2007, John left the corporate life to start his own consulting firm – Premier Business Consulting.As National Director of Agency Development at a Fortune 100 Insurance Company, John conducted over 100 workshops for agency owners and developed and facilitated dozens of sales training sessions throughout the country for hundreds of Producers and CSRs. He has consulted with dozens of agents across the country, focusing on improving sales and maximizing operational efficiencies.Since starting his own business, he has been a featured presenter at several National Sales Meetings for major insurance companies and Independent Agency organizations. Those experiences have given him an outstanding knowledge of, and insight into, real life solutions that effectively meet agency needs. His workshops enable agents to meet and exceed their business objectives by incorporating sound business principles into their everyday operations.John lives in the Adirondack Region of New York State with his wife Cheryl and their Cairn terrier Sasha.

John Fear

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March 2025

25 Mar
  • Mar. 25, 2025 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2024-2025 CPIA 2: Implement for Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $255.00

Curriculum: CPIA

Credits: 7 BR, C1, C3, LA, LB, LSB, PA, PC

Location: Webinar

Notes: There is no test for this course, to get CE or the designation. For NY CE, you cannot repeat a class with the same approval number.

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25 Mar
  • Mar. 25, 2025 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2024-2025 CPIA 2: Implement for Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $255.00

Curriculum: CPIA

Credits: 2 Ethics, 5 Gen Ins Prin PROD

Location: Webinar

Notes: There is no test for this course, to get CE or the designation. For NY CE, you cannot repeat a class with the same approval number.

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April 2025

22 Apr
  • Apr. 22, 2025 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

Special Topic - CPIA Advanced: An E&O Loss Control Program for All Agencies ^AZ ^UN

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $255.00

Curriculum: CPIA

Credits: For detailed CE information, please contact AIMS at (804) 674-6466.

Credits available for other states

Location: Webinar

^AZ - Approved for E&O loss prevention credit by Fireman's Fund. Call PIA E&O: 800-424-4244.

^UN - Approved for E&O loss prevention credit by Utica National. Call PIA E&O: 800-424-4244.

Notes: Advanced CPIA course in Errors & Omissions. Anyone can take this class but it does not count towards CPIA designation.

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22 Apr
  • Apr. 22, 2025 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

Special Topic - CPIA Advanced: An E&O Loss Control Program for All Agencies ^AZ ^UN

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $255.00

Curriculum: CPIA

Credits: 7 BR, C1, C3, LA, LB, LSB, PA, PC

Credits available for other states

Location: Webinar

^AZ - Approved for E&O loss prevention credit by Fireman's Fund. Call PIA E&O: 800-424-4244.

^UN - Approved for E&O loss prevention credit by Utica National. Call PIA E&O: 800-424-4244.

Notes: Advanced CPIA course in Errors & Omissions. Anyone can take this class but it does not count towards CPIA designation.

More information