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What prompted me to get into the insurance business?
Hi there! I’m John Scifo. Whenever I’m asked what prompted me to get into the insurance business, my answer always goes back to a profound lesson I learned at a very early age. When I was just eight years old, my father passed away suddenly. Fortunately, my parents had the foresight to purchase life insurance several years…
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Why I Chose a Career in Insurance
Hi all! I'm the Property and Casualty Subject Matter Expert (SME) here at Kaplan. After I graduated from college in 2010, I was hired as a receptionist at a life insurance brokerage firm. When I took this job, I did not think I was going to be in the insurance industry for the long-term. However, after a couple of years, I…
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Meet Our Experts: Inesta Belardo, Insurance Instructor
Welcome to the Kaplan insurance community. My name is Inesta Belardo. I serve as an insurance instructor over the lines of life, health, property, and casualty. As an experienced and active Broker and licensed Certified Insurance Consultant in the field for over 20 years, I own my own agency in Connecticut and operate in…
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Let's break the ice!
Welcome to the Insurance Success Community! 🎉 In the comments, let us know: What state are you from? What test are you prepping for? A fun fact about yourself or why you chose a career in Insurance! This is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other. Who knows, you might even find a study partner in the comments!
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Meet Our Experts: Rochelle Gamoke, Senior Product Manager
Hi, I am Rochelle Gamoke. With 19 years of experience at Kaplan, I’ve built a comprehensive perspective on our business by bridging the gap between frontline client needs and backend product strategy. I spent my first 15 years as a Corporate Relationship Sales Representative, where I focused on strategic account planning…
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📍New to the community? START HERE!
This is your space to connect with fellow Kaplan students preparing for their Life and Health Insurance licensing exams. Here, you can share insights, ask questions, and get guidance from both peers and instructors. Learn more about the community below, and make sure to participate in our Icebreaker! What You Can Ask…
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Meet Our Experts: Brad F. Charles, MBA, CFP®
I am a 1983 honors business graduate of Marquette University. I earned my MBA from Purdue Global (formerly Kaplan University) in 2015 and completed my Certified Financial Planner® designation in 2017. I have over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and have been with Kaplan Financial Education for…
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Meet Our Experts: Randy Rosenkrans CLU®, CHF®, CFP®, CPCU® Director, Content Development
I am currently Director of Content Development at Kaplan. I joined Kaplan in July 2011 as a life and health insurance instructor, and today I lead a team responsible for writing and updating Kaplan’s insurance licensing, continuing education, and professional development online courses and classes. Prior to joining Kaplan,…
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Meet Our Experts: Greg Brumbeloe - Executive Director of Kaplan Insurance Education
Welcome to Kaplan’s Insurance Community! My name is Greg Brumbeloe, and I’m the Executive Director of Kaplan’s Insurance Education product line, where I have the privilege of leading the strategy and day-to-day development of our insurance licensing programs. I’ve been part of the financial services industry since 1983,…