Instructor Profiles

Meet our experienced insurance instructors who are here to help you build knowledge, gain confidence, and succeed in your career.

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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February 2026

03 Feb
  • Feb. 3, 2026 | Class: 10 AM-1 PM EST

CPIA Intro Topic: How to Turn Your Technical Knowledge into Dollars

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $75.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $150.00

Credits: 3 BR, C1, C3, LA, LB, LSB, PA, PC

Location: Webinar

Notes: This is a special 3-hour intro topic to introduce you to CPIA. It does not qualify for a CPIA update, nor does it goes towards your CPIA designation. *Get a discount if you sign up for this and CPIA 1, 2 and 3!

24 Feb
  • Feb. 24, 2026 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2026-2027 CPIA 1: Position for Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $255.00

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

Location: Webinar

March 2026

10 Mar
  • Mar. 10, 2026 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2026-2027 CPIA 2: Implement for Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $255.00

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

Location: Webinar

May 2026

11 May
  • May. 11, 2026 | Class: 2 PM-4 PM EST

Emerging Leaders/Level Up for Life Module 1 | YIP

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $50.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $100.00

Credits: N/A

Location: Webinar

Notes: Earn the (EL) Emerging Leadership Designation with the YIPs! Take all three courses for a discount and to earn your credentials. Membership pricing is for YIP members only. This part is webinar only.

12 May
  • May. 12, 2026 | 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

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

Location: Webinar

^AZ^UN–This course has been approved for E&O loss prevention credit by Allianz and Utica Mutual.

Notes: This is an advanced CPIA course. This does not count towards earning the designation, but only as an update. CE credit is given for anyone.

18 May
  • May. 18, 2026 | 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

Credits: N/A

Location: Webinar

Notes: Earn the (EL) Emerging Leadership Designation with the YIPs! Take all three courses for a discount and to earn your EL Credential. Membership pricing is for YIP members only.This part is webinar only.

June 2026

08 Jun
  • Jun. 8, 2026 | Class: 2 PM-4 PM EST

Emerging Leaders/Level Up for Life Module 3 | YIP | Webinar only

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $50.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $100.00

Credits: N/A

Location: Webinar

Notes: This is the WEBINAR only portion for the part III of the Emerging Leaders (EL) certification. Must take all 3 parts for certification. Membership discount applies to YIP members only.

17 Jun
  • Jun. 17, 2026 | Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2026-2027 CPIA 3: Sustain Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $255.00

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

Location: Webinar

September 2026

24 Sep
  • Sep. 24, 2026 | Reg: 7:30 AM, Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2026-2027 CPIA 1: Position for Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $255.00

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

Location: Webinar

October 2026

15 Oct
  • Oct. 15, 2026 | Reg: 7:30 AM, Class: 8 AM-4 PM EST

2026-2027 CPIA 2: Implement for Success

Instructor(s): John Fear, CPIA, CISR

Member rate: $190.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $255.00

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

Location: Webinar