{"id":117,"date":"2020-04-20T13:42:05","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T13:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/coveragespecialist\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:30:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:30:36","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.propertycasualty360.com\/coveragespecialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section top-section visible-logged-out dark\" id=\"section_1185931116\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row row-full-width align-center top-section-row margin-left-0 margin-right-0\"  id=\"row-1128471954\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-196675968\" class=\"col medium-10 small-12 large-10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"page-top-heading\">Coverage Specialist<\/h2>\n<p class=\"page-paragraph\">Differentiate yourself from your peers with a professional designation from Coverage Specialist<\/p>\n<p>Our site is currently undergoing maintenance. 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We appreciate your patience.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/coveragespecialist\/login\/\" class=\"button secondary is-large lowercase open-login-form purple\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\">\n\t\t<span>Log In to Take Exam<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1185931116 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n  min-height: 200px;\n  background-color: rgb(40, 60, 78);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section top-section visible-logged-in dark\" id=\"section_1267425958\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row row-full-width align-center top-section-row margin-left-0 margin-right-0\"  id=\"row-1816460717\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1869685582\" class=\"col reg-form-row medium-10 small-12 large-10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"page-top-heading\">Take an Exam<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font: normal normal normal 24px\/22px Lato; opacity: 0.51;\">Check Your Email for your One-Time Exam Code.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font: normal normal bold 20px\/22px Lato; margin-bottom: 10px;\">CE is not automatic when you&#8217;re taking an exam!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font: normal normal normal 16px\/22px Lato;\">If you would like to earn CE for this exam, you need to first contact Customer Service at CustomerServiceKY@alm.com for more information BEFORE taking your exam.\u00a0 Please provide your name and resident state.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1267425958 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n  min-height: 200px;\n  background-color: rgb(99, 132, 151);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section padding-right-left-5-per\" id=\"section_1804889955\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row row-full-width\"  id=\"row-205255979\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-698394730\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h3>Designation Programs<\/h3>\n<p>Through these intensive self-study programs, you can move at your own pace as you demonstrate your commitment and determination to be among the best in your field.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-698394730 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 15px 0px 15px 0pxx;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row row-full-width align-equal margin-left-0 margin-right-0\"  id=\"row-701183147\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-3337487\" class=\"col col-dp m-pad-0 medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\" style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>CLCS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>COMMERCIAL LINES COVERAGE SPECIALIST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Better understand how endorsements, exclusions, exceptions to exclusions and coverages work in the following areas:<br \/>\nBusiness Auto Policy | Commercial General Liability (CGL) | Commercial Property | Workers Compensation<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/coveragespecialist\/clcs\/\" class=\"button secondary lowercase custom_white btn-width-100\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\">\n\t\t<span>Learn More<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-3337487 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-804988200\" class=\"col col-dp medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\" style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>PLCS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>PERSONAL LINES COVERAGE SPECIALIST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An engaging technical program for those seeking to differentiate themselves with advanced knowledge of the following coverages:<br \/>\nHomeowners | Personal Auto | Personal Umbrella | Personal Lines Endorsements<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-460602641\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-460602641 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"\/coveragespecialist\/plcs\/\" class=\"button secondary lowercase custom_white btn-width-100\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\">\n\t\t<span>Learn More<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-804988200 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-924245554\" class=\"col col-dp medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\" style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>SBCS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>SMALL BUSINESS COVERAGE SPECIALIST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prepared by George E. Krauss, D.Ed., CPCU, CLU, ChFC, ARM, president of The Magellan Group, SBCS is the only coverage-specific designation focused on the following coverages:<br \/>\nBusinessowner Policy | Auto Coverage | Workers Comp | Home-based Businesses | Commercial Insurance<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/coveragespecialist\/sbcs\/\" class=\"button secondary lowercase custom_white btn-width-100\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\">\n\t\t<span>Learn More<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-924245554 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-738829990\" class=\"col col-dp medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\" style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>GBDS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>GROUP BENEFITS DISABILITY SPECIALIST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The GBDS GROUP BENEFITS DISABILITY SPECIALIST program will equip you with the tools you need to engage clients in meaningful dialogue about the entire group benefits product portfolio, and help you position the importance of the least understood group insurance \u2014 disability income insurance.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/coveragespecialist\/gbds\/\" class=\"button secondary lowercase custom_white btn-width-100\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\">\n\t\t<span>Learn More<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-738829990 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:2px;background-color:rgb(215, 226, 229);\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row row-full-width\"  id=\"row-1179672379\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1012139510\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>Upon completion you will have mastered critical concepts and have the expertise needed to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/coveragespecialist\/login\/\" class=\"button secondary is-large 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How did the Designation Program get started?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2605513353-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2605513353-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>The National Underwriter Company has long been recognized as the industry&#8217;s most authoritative coverage expert. The FC&amp;S Bulletins, Coverage Guide Series and other publications are relied upon through the industry to check coverage knowledge, by insurers, claims people, producers and more. After all, coverage is what we sell and service. The Coverage Specialist designation programs were born of a desire to provide a way for dedicated professionals to grow their expertise with the key lines of business in both personal and commercial lines. Whether new to the industry or seasoned professional, coverage is a topic that is constantly in flux, requiring a deep level of expertise.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3287993061\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3287993061-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-2.-what-qualifications-do-i-need-to-participate-in-the-designation-programs?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3287993061-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>2. What qualifications do I need to participate in the Designation Programs?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3287993061-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3287993061-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>One of the following qualifications is recommended for an individual to be eligible for either the Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) program or the Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) program, or the Small Business Coverage Specialist(SBCS) Program.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"faq-list\">\n<li>Licensed agent, broker, adjuster, CSR or solicitor<\/li>\n<li>At least one year of full-time experience in the insurance industry or as a risk management practitioner<\/li>\n<li>Successful completion of the required course of studies through an academic institution authorized to confer CLCS, PLCS and SBCS designations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1893251036\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1893251036-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-3.-can-i-earn-additional-continuing-education-credits-for-these-courses?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1893251036-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>3. Can I earn additional Continuing Education credits for these courses?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1893251036-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1893251036-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Email TMCustomerService@arc-network.com before taking your first exam.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1218856431\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1218856431-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-4.-what-do-i-do-once-i-have-purchased-and-completed-all-requirements-of-the-program?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1218856431-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>4. What do I do once I have purchased and completed all requirements of the program?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1218856431-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1218856431-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Once you are finished taking the exam, select the option to have exam results emailed to you to save for your records. 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