MSB Launches Agent/Broker Virtual Academy

On-demand program increases agent productivity with industry-leading training

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 8 /CNW/ -- Marshall & Swift/Boeckh (MSB) has launched its new MSB Virtual Academy, an on-demand professional development program for agents and brokers in the United States and Canada. This program allows agents and brokers to become more productive in using MSB tools like Residential Component Technology ("RCT") and more knowledgeable about important topics like the fundamentals of residential construction.

"MSB's Virtual Academy was designed to help the busy insurance professional be more productive and improve efficiencies at the agent/broker desktop. All of the sessions are available through our website 24/7, 365 days a year and provide valuable construction knowledge that agents and brokers need to complete accurate replacement cost estimates. MSB developed the classes to help insurance professionals stay on top of the ever changing demands of the property insurance marketplace and keep agents and brokers ahead of the curve," says Jerry Fox, Vice President Agency Operations, MSB.

MSB Virtual Academy course offerings include: Fundamentals of Construction - Residential, Introduction to RCT Express Main Street, Introduction to RCT Express Main Street - Canadian French, and Introduction to RCT Express High Value Home. Future courses scheduled for September 2010 include: Introduction to BVS - Commercial, and IntegriClaim Quick Start CAT Event Training. MSB is developing online classes to address the upcoming California regulatory requirements for the cost approach and homeowners disclosure.

MSB Virtual Academy brings construction knowledge to the fingertips of new and experienced agents and brokers to help them quickly and accurately complete replacement cost estimates. The program provides a tracking component to assist with monitoring the progress of agents and brokers, and to provide data for helping clients develop additional testing requirements to meet their certification needs.

To review a training demonstration or to receive additional information, please contact Jerry Fox, MSB at [email protected].

About Marshall & Swift/Boeckh (MSB)

MSB, also known as Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, is the leading supplier of local building cost information, residential and commercial property valuation technology and services for the property and casualty insurance sector of the United States and Canada. MSB has five offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

For further information: Todd Eyler, Vice President Marketing of MSB, 1-800-809-0016, ext. 3687, [email protected]