Carriers Boost Education Dollars, Embrace High-Tech Learning

In this uncertain climate of conflicting economic trends, many corporations are still carefully watching what they spend, cutting out the fat wherever possible. But when it comes to education and training programs, many insurers say they are boosting their budget dollarsor at least maintaining their current spending levelsaccording to an upcoming study from the Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators and interviews by National Underwriter.

Another big trend is the increasing use of high-tech delivery systems such as the Internet in the training process, supplementing traditional classroom teaching to create a “blended” learning experience, according to experts.

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