Insurance Educational Association

Founded in 1876, IEA, the leader of professional education in the Western United States, serves the needs of 5,000 students annually through more than 300 semester courses, workshops, self-study, online courses, and customized in-house programs.


Wide Range of Training Options
From classroom settings to online programs, from one-day workshops and short, text-based self-study programs to semester-long courses, IEA utilizes a range of training options to help you attain your professional goals.

Expert Faculty
IEA's faculty of over 150 active and highly credentialed practitioners, are all experts in a variety of industry backgrounds, including but not limited to insurance and risk management.

Regional and National Outreach
IEA's growing outreach is now National, with IEA's online training capabilities allowing for a national presence in key subject areas.

Not-for-Profit, Public Benefit
IEA exists solely to provide quality education to the industry.

A Rich History in Insurance and Risk Management
IEA traces its 134 year history to the Fire Underwriters Association of the Pacific which later became the Insurance Underwriters Association of the Pacific, reflecting expansion to an independent, all industry, all-line organization.The name was again changed in 1966 to Insurance Educational Association (IEA) to more accurately describe the evolving activities of the organization.
Mission Statement
IEA creates and provides the highest quality professional development and continuing education products and services in insurance, risk management, and disability management.

SEMESTER COURSES

Your Path to Career Enhancement

Earning a professional certificate or designation is a commitment to your career development. IEA supports your educational goals by offering a broad range of semester courses in convenient locations. All semester courses are taught by highly skilled instructors, all of whom are active practitioners in their own field of expertise.

Semester courses run for a few hours, once a week, from 11 to 16 weeks depending upon the program you choose. Many of our courses are available online allowing you to continue your education in the comfort of your own home or office.


Veterans Programs

The Leader in Professional Education

As part of IEA's ongoing commitment to professional insurance training for those entering the workforce as well as experienced professionals, IEA is proud to offer VA- approved training for current and future veterans

		IEA proudly offers VA-approved training for current and future veterans in the specialized areas of. Risk Management & Underwriting  Claims  Agent Broker prelicensing  Case Management  Take your course online from anywhere in America from the industry's leading instructors using IEA's rich Telecourse online, instructor-led classes.

Why insurance for your civilian career?
Insurance is the bedrock of the economy. Jobs are available everywhere, from large company offices to Main Street agencies. Most employers offer complete benefits, competitive salaries and careers that suit your talents.

Veterans or soon to be discharged military personnel can contact their local VA Regional Office for information about how to obtain tuition payment for any IEA offered courses. If you have any questions please contact IEA direct at (800) 655-4432 and thank you for your service .