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Insurance Sales Agents

Certification Description
The Accredited Adviser in Insurance program gives you the tools you need to establish a clear professional advantage in the marketplace and fulfill your commitment to customer service. In today's increasingly complex property-casualty insurance marketplace, only producers with in-depth insurance knowledge and a strong focus on customer service have a competitive edge.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Accredited Adviser in Insurance Website

Certification Description
With The Institutes' Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding designation program, you'll build a strong foundation of knowledge in fidelity and surety bonding principles and practices. You'll also gain an overall understanding of insurance operations and regulation so you can better serve your clients' needs.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding Website

Certification Description
Accelerate your career in insurance with the new Associate in General Insurance (AINS) designation. The AINS courses provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of insurance principles, practices, policies, and coverages, while the optional electives allow you to focus on areas relevant to your professional goals.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Associate in General Insurance Website

Certification Description
The Associate in Information Technology designation program provides you with the foundation you need to develop a holistic view of insurance industry functions and processes to increase the value of IT contributions. By completing this program you'll be able to meet business challenges through strategic alignment of the IT function, collaboration and integration, project management, and outsourcing.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Associate in Information Technology Website

Certification Description
With the Institutes' Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance designation program, you'll build a strong foundation of knowledge in practices, principles, and procedures used to prepare insurer financial statements to comply with the requirements of the NAIC and other regulatory bodies. You'll also gain an overall understanding of how to use the information contained in these statements for management or assessment of insurer performance.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance Website

Certification Description
The Associate in Insurance Services program is a nationally recognized educational program designed specifically for insurance personnel. By completing the AIS program, you'll gain a basic understanding of continuous improvement principles that will help you attract new clients while retaining current customers. Plus, the AIS program provides you with several completion options so that you can customize the program to meet your specific technical insurance knowledge needs.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Associate in Insurance Services Website

Certification Description
The Institutes' Associate in Marine Insurance Management program balances the study of specialized ocean and inland marine insurance and underwriting content with material on the overall business of insurance so that you can apply your knowledge to a wide variety of situations. Plus, because you can earn a certificate of completion or the AMIM designation, you can customize the program to suit your specific knowledge needs.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Associate in Marine Insurance Management Website

Certification Description
The need for flood insurance is greater than ever before. In fact, about one in five National Flood Insurance Program claims come from outside the mapped Special Flood Hazard Area, according to the NFIP Web site. That's why The Institutes have teamed up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to bring you the Associate in National Flood Insurance (ANFI™) designation.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Associate in National Flood Insurance Website

Certification Description
The Institutes' Associate in Personal Insurance (API) designation program provides you with a thorough understanding of the personal lines business, including underwriting, marketing practices, the personal insurance environment, personal insurance profitability, the product development process, and portfolio management. By earning the API designation, you'll gain the practical, real-world skills you need to increase your confidence in working with upper management, supervisors, peers, and clients.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Associate in Personal Insurance Website

Certification Description
The Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance program prepares you to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the use of the surplus lines market. After completing this program, you'll be able to ensure correct risk placement through a strong foundation in surplus lines insurance practices.

Certifying Organization
The Institutes
http://www.theinstitutes.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance Website

Certification Description
Compliance is one of the most critical issues facing life and health insurers today. LOMA's Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance® (AIRC™) Program provides you with a comprehensive knowledge base for the complex issues surrounding state and federal regulation of the life and health insurance industry and products.

Certifying Organization
LOMA
http://www.loma.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance Website

Certification Description
The FRM program is rigorous and is designed to measure a candidate's grasp of the latest technical and industry knowledge; successful completion of the program signifies a candidate's ability to keep pace with a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Certifying Organization
Global Association of Risk Professionals
http://www.garp.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Financial Risk Manager Website

Certification Description
Certification for Long-Term Care (CLTC) educates professionals in the fields of insurance, financial services, law and accounting about the severe consequences a need for care over an extended period of years would have, not on their client, but on the emotional, physical and financial wellbeing of those the client loves.

Certifying Organization
Corporation for Long Term Care Certification
https://ltc-cltc.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified in Long Term Care Website

Certifying Organization
The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
http://www.scic.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Insurance Counselors Website

Certifying Organization
The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
http://www.scic.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Insurance Service Representatives Website

Certification Description
The Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) credential is designed for benefits professionals working in plan administration, pension actuarial administration, insurance, and financial planning. CPCs work with employers in the formulation, implementation, administration, and maintenance of qualified retirement plans and other employee benefits programs.

Certifying Organization
American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries
http://www.asppa.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Pension Consultant Website

Certifying Organization
The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
http://www.scic.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Risk Manager Website

Certification Description
The Certified Sales Professional (CSP) program gives a thorough understanding of consultative selling. From business creation to improved time and territory management; goal-setting to prospecting, and everything in between, attendees return to the territory with a renewed enthusiasm for selling.

Certifying Organization
Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation
https://mrerf.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Sales Professional Website

Certification Description
The SMEI Certified Professional Salesperson program is ideal for professionals who are employed as a sales representatives, account managers, distributor representatives and business development personnel.

Certifying Organization
Sales & Marketing Executives International
http://www.smei.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Salesperson Website

Certification Description
When you have earned your Fellow, Life Management Institute™ (FLMI®), you'll be recognized by the industry, your competitors and your peers as a professional with advanced expertise in the operations, products and management of life and health insurance companies.

Certifying Organization
LOMA
http://www.loma.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Fellow, Life Management Institute Website

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