A.D. BANKER & COMPANY
Insurance and securities pre-licensing and continuing education provider for financial professionals.
Overview
A.D. Banker & Company is a US-based provider of insurance and securities licensing education, founded in 1979 by Dennis Anderson in Overland Park, Kansas. For over four decades, the company has delivered pre-licensing exam preparation and continuing education (CE) courses to insurance agents, financial advisers, and securities professionals across all 51 US jurisdictions.
The company offers courses through multiple formats including online self-study, live web classes, classroom instruction, and physical study manuals. Its CE catalog covers a broad range of regulatory topics including annuity suitability, anti-money laundering (AML), cybersecurity, ethics, long-term care, flood insurance, and senior and vulnerable investor protections. A.D. Banker also provides certification training for insurance adjusters and CFP ethics education.
In December 2022, A.D. Banker & Company was acquired by Career Certified, a professional education platform, expanding the company's reach while retaining its existing talent, culture, and brand identity.
Products & Services
Pre-Licensing Education
Exam preparation courses for state insurance and securities licensing. Available in online, live web class, classroom, and self-study formats.
Key Features
- Life & Health insurance pre-licensing (all US states)
- Property & Casualty insurance pre-licensing
- Personal Lines pre-licensing
- Adjuster pre-licensing
- Variable insurance products pre-licensing
- Securities pre-licensing: SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
- Downloadable study manuals, educational videos, interactive activities
- Practice questions, chapter assessments, and unlimited final exam simulations
Target Users: Insurance agents, securities professionals, financial advisers seeking initial state licensure
Continuing Education (CE)
CE courses meeting state and regulatory requirements for licensed insurance and securities professionals in all 51 jurisdictions.
Key Features
- Life & Health CE
- Property & Casualty CE
- Insurance Adjuster CE
- CFP ethics and continuing education (CFP Board CE Quality Partner)
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
- Annuity suitability and best interest
- Long-Term Care (LTC) and LTC Partnership (LTCP)
- National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Ethics
- Senior and vulnerable investor protections
- CE subscription packages available; individual courses active 12 months
Target Users: Licensed insurance and securities professionals renewing state licenses
Certification Training
Industry-standard certification courses for professional advancement.
Key Features
- Annuity Suitability / Best Interest certification
- Long-Term Care certification
- AML certification
- NFIP / Flood insurance certification
- Mobile-friendly and audio-enabled courses
- 4-hour and 8-hour adjuster options
Target Users: Insurance professionals requiring regulatory certification
A.D. Banker for Business
Enterprise platform for organizations managing employee licensing at scale.
Key Features
- Corporate enrollment management with branded landing pages
- Employee self-enrollment option
- Progress tracking, study activity visibility, and completion reporting
- Email notifications and HR/compliance data feed integration
- Dedicated Account Managers and Licensing Specialists
- Flexible payment handling
Target Users: Insurance carriers, brokers, agencies, and financial firms managing licensing compliance for their workforce
At a Glance
- Founded
- 1979
- Headquarters
- Overland Park, Kansas, USA
- Employees
- 51-200
- Funding
- Acquired (Career Certified, December 2022)
Category & Focus
- Category
- Workforce and Education
- Subcategories
- Pre-Licensing Education Continuing Education Certification Training Professional Development
- Insurance Verticals
- Life & Annuity P&C Health Specialty
- Target Customers
- Insurance Agents, Financial Advisers, Securities Professionals, Insurance Adjusters, Carriers, Brokers, Agencies
Customers
- Insurance carriers
- Insurance agencies and brokerages
- Financial advisory firms
- Securities broker-dealers
- Higher education institutions (e.g., University of North Dakota)
Last updated: 2026-04-01