Insurance School of Tampa Bay launches live property and casualty exam prep boot camp

The Insurance School of Tampa Bay is rolling out its first live Property and Casualty exam prep boot camp on July 16-18 in St. Petersburg, with in-person and streaming options for candidates studying for Florida’s 2044 and 220 exams. The 30-hour pilot course is designed as a fast review, not a license-granting class, and registration is limited to 15 classroom seats and 20 streaming seats.

Why it matters: - The boot camp gives Florida insurance exam candidates a short, intensive review option for two key state tests: 2044 for Personal Lines and 220 for Commercial Lines. - The format combines live classroom instruction, streaming access and recorded sessions, which broadens access for students who cannot attend in person. - The program is aimed at exam readiness, which matters for candidates who want focused prep without enrolling in a full qualifying course.

What happened: - The Insurance School of Tampa Bay announced its first Property and Casualty Exam Prep Boot Camp, called P&C Boot Camp. - The course runs Thursday, July 16; Friday, July 17; and Saturday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. - In-person classes will be held at Cooke Real Estate School, 4130 16th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33703. - Students can also join through live streaming, with recordings available for later review. - The school describes the program as a pilot and says additional live classes could follow if the launch is successful.

The details: - The boot camp covers 30 hours over three days. - Christopher Kazor, CIC, LUTCF, CDEI, the school’s chief academic officer, and Michael Petruccelli, a licensed multi-line agent, will lead the sessions. - Instruction will focus on the 2044 and 220 exams through exam-style questions, detailed explanations and targeted answer review. - The school says the class is a rapid review, not a bridge course and not a full rehash of the entire curriculum. - Q&A time will be limited to keep the pace moving. - In-person capacity is capped at 15 students. - Streaming capacity is capped at 20 students. - Students may choose between a PDF materials package or printed notebooks. - The printed materials package includes class notes, more than 350 practice questions and detailed answer explanations. - All students receive a PDF of digital materials. - Pricing options include $225 for the PDF option with more than 350 practice questions, $300 for printed notebooks delivered at the start of class, $200 for the live streaming option with PDF materials and $99 for a one-day online pass for the 2044 exam with PDF materials. - The school says the course is not a qualifying course or a license-granting program. - Registration is available at the exam prep page. - Chris Kazor can be reached at 813-833-5777 or ckazor@isotampabay.com for more information.

Between the lines: - The limited seat count suggests the school is testing demand before expanding the live format. - The blended in-person and streaming setup points to a broader shift toward flexible exam prep delivery in professional education. - The repeated emphasis on “not a bridge course” signals the school wants to clearly separate the boot camp from state credit or licensing requirements.

What’s next: - The school will need at least five paid students by July 10 for the live classroom version to proceed. - If the course is canceled, prepayments will be refunded. - If the pilot performs well, The Insurance School of Tampa Bay plans to schedule more live classroom sessions when course content is updated. - The school says it will continue expanding offerings as interest grows.

The bottom line: - The Insurance School of Tampa Bay is betting that a short, high-intensity, hybrid exam prep model will attract Florida insurance candidates who want efficient test review without a full course commitment.