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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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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: 7 GEN

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: 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.

More information
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 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.

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May 2025

13 May
  • May. 13, 2025 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2024-2025 CPIA 3: Sustain Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Online

Non Member Rate: $255.00

Curriculum: CPIA

Credits: 2 Ethics, 5 Gen Ins Prin PROD

Credits available for other states

Location: Webinar

Notes: This is part 3 of the CPIA series. There is no test to count this towards your designation or CE credit.

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13 May
  • May. 13, 2025 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2024-2025 CPIA 3: Sustain Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Online

Non Member Rate: $255.00

Curriculum: CPIA

Credits: 7 GEN

Credits available for other states

Location: Webinar

Notes: This is part 3 of the CPIA series. There is no test to count this towards your designation or CE credit.

More information
13 May
  • May. 13, 2025 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2024-2025 CPIA 3: Sustain Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Online

Non Member Rate: $255.00

Curriculum: CPIA

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

Credits available for other states

Location: Webinar

Notes: This is part 3 of the CPIA series. There is no test to count this towards your designation or CE credit.

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13 May
  • May. 13, 2025 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2024-2025 CPIA 3: Sustain Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Online

Non Member Rate: $255.00

Curriculum: CPIA

Credits: 1 LRE, 6 PC

Credits available for other states

Location: Webinar

Notes: This is part 3 of the CPIA series. There is no test to count this towards your designation or CE credit.

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13 May
  • May. 13, 2025 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2024-2025 CPIA 3: Sustain Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Online

Non Member Rate: $255.00

Curriculum: CPIA

Credits: 7 General

Credits available for other states

Location: Webinar

Notes: This is part 3 of the CPIA series. There is no test to count this towards your designation or CE credit.

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15 May
  • May. 15, 2025 | Class: 2 PM-4 PM EST

Emerging Leaders/Level Up for Life Module 2| YIP

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $50.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $100.00

Curriculum: YIP

Credits: N/A

Location: Webinar

Notes: This is module 2 of a three-part YIP leadership series with speaker John Fear. YIP members will receive discounts. This does not have CE credit

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15 May
  • May. 15, 2025 | Class: 2 PM-4 PM EST

Emerging Leaders/Level Up for Life Module 2| YIP

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $50.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $100.00

Curriculum: YIP

Credits: N/A

Location: Webinar

Notes: This is module 2 of a three-part YIP leadership series with speaker John Fear. YIP members will receive discounts. This does not have CE credit

More information Registration Coming Soon