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5th Annual Property Subrogation Insurance ExecuSummit (10 hrs CE) Atlantic City
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More information at www.execusummit.com
The 5th Annual National Property Subrogation Strategies ExecuSummit will provoke strategic thinking, give you new insight, open new channels of information & provide you with opportunities to meet & exchange ideas with your peers, key industry executives & leaders. Register Today! |
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Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI)
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Completion of three national exams leads to the AAI designation. One of the courses may be waived for prior completion of some other IIA programs. The AAI designation program gives candidates a competitive edge in the increasingly competitive insurance business. Designees will be able to increase their commissions, improve their insurance knowledge, learn how to avoid E&O claims, and earn continuing education (CE) credits for license renewal. AAI is the result of a joint effort of the Insurance Institute of America (IIA) and the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA). More information available on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Claims (AIC)
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Completion of two required courses and two optional courses leads to the AIC designation in any of 5 sub categories of claims. Claim professionals handle a wide variety of claims, including property, auto, workers compensation, and bodily injury claims. Earning the AIC designation can improve designees technical claim handling abilities as well as communication and negotiation skills. Candidates can take the standard multiline approach, which covers personal lines as well as commercial lines property and liability, or they can choose among four specialty paths if one of them would better suit career needs. The AIC program was developed with the technical and financial assistance of the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters. Many companies use it as an official part of their claims training programs. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB)
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Completion of five exams, three surety specific courses and two CPCU parts leads to the AFSB designation. The AFSB curriculum is broad-based and practical. Earning the designation can help candidates to enhance their career options by expanding understanding of both contract and noncontract surety, as well as crime insurance. Candidates will gain knowledge and skills they can immediately apply to daily responsibilities. The AFSB program was developed with the encouragement and technical assistance of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers and the Surety Association of America. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Information Technology (AIT)
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Completion of 3 national exams leads to the AIT designation. Candidates will increase their knowledge and confidence when dealing with IT professionals and technical issues. The universally applicable skills gained from AIT can enhance canditates' marketability. AIT can help manage technological growth as the speed of that growth increases while designees advance in their careers. This program is user-oriented rather than directed toward the technical needs of information technology specialists. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF)
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Completion of four national exams including one CPCU part leads to the AIAF designation. Candidates gain an understanding of practices, principles, and procedures used to prepare insurer financial statements to comply with the requirements of the NAIC and other regulatory bodies. This understanding benefits not only those who prepare these statements but also those who use information contained in these statements for management or assessment of insurer performance. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Insurance Services (AIS)
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Successful completers of the AIS 25 national exam may qualify for the AIS designation by completing one of 11 other programs. Your clients and colleagues expect quality, and service quality has never been more important than it is right now. Candidates and their employer organization will benefit from the basic understanding of continuous improvement principles which are emphasized in the program. The course is most effective when studied by a group of people employed by the same organization. See the AICPCU website for more information.
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Associate in Management (AIM)
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Three national exams including one part of CPCU lead to the AIM designation. The AIM program includes human resource management, analysis of current business issues, and general management principles and practices. The courses in this program are best suited for mid-level managers. New or entry level supervisors should consider the Program in Supervisory Management offered by AICPCU. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM)
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Passing six national exams - 4 required and 2 from a list of numerous electives including many CPCU parts - lead to the AMIM designation. Candidates improve their knowledge of marine insurance while acquiring the wider foundation needed for career advancement. Like all IIA programs, the courses that make up AMIM provide candidates with practical knowledge so to do their current job better, now. The two elective courses in the AMIM program allow candidates to customize the educational experience to be of even greater benefit to in their daily work. More information on the AICPCU website. The AMIM program was developed with the technical and financial assistance of the Inland Marine Underwriters Association and the American Institute of Marine Underwriters.
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Associate in Personal Insurance (API)
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Completing four national exams will qualify applicants for the API designation. Candidates will gain a thorough understanding of the personal insurance business, including underwriting, marketing practices, the personal insurance environment, personal insurance profitability, the product development process, and portfolio management. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Premium Auditing (APA)
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Completion of four national exams including two CPCU parts will earn the APA designation. Candidates will increase their overall insurance knowledge and become familiar with proper auditing procedures for a variety of situations. The program enables candidates to perform premium audits in an organized and professional manner. Specifically, they will increase their knowledge of insurance contracts, auditing procedures appropriate to a variety of complex situations, principles of insurance accounting, and the relationship of premium auditing to other insurance operations. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Regulation and Compliance (ARC)
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Succesful completors of the national IR 201 exam and two other exams including one CPCU part will qualify for the ARC designation. Regulation affects every insurance professional. By earning the ARC designation, candidates will gain a better understanding of the insurance regulatory environment and the effect regulation has on the business of insurance. They will be able to understand the interests of both insurance regulators and those who must comply with insurance regulation. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Reinsurance (ARe)
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Completion of four courses, two reinsurance specific and two CPCU parts will earn the ARe designation. Candidates will gain an enhanced understanding of reinsurance terms and pricing, reinsurance treaties, and facultative certificates. They will also develop the necessary skills to design a reinsurance program. Reinsurance professionals working outside the U.S., will find earning the ARe designation can help them to better understand the U.S. market. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Risk Management (ARM or ARM-P)
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Completion of three (four for the ARM-P) will earn the ARM designation. In earning the ARM or the ARM-P designation, candidates will greatly enhance their understanding of the risk management process, from analysis to implementation and monitoring. Both programs provide fundamental concepts. The information learned is practical, and designees will be able to apply it immediately to daily risk management responsibilities. They will learn about risk retention and transfer and about some of the latest in advanced risk financing techniques. The ARM-P designation will help to further understand the unique nature of risk management in the public sector. The Risk Management for Public Entities (RMPE 352) course is required in addition to the three ARM courses. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Surplus Line Insurance (ASLI)
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Completion of four courses, two specific to surplus lines and two CPCU parts, leads to the ASLI designation. As the potential market for surplus lines insurance continues to grow with the expansion of the e-commerce and high tech sectors of the economy, earning the ASLI designation can help insurance professionals prepare to meet the challenges presented by increased risk in these sectors. Earning this designation can be beneficial to industry veterans who wish to enhance their prestige and marketability. It can also benefit those who are relatively new to nonadmitted companies and who want to demonstrate a commitment to understanding their clients' needs. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Associate in Underwriting (AU)
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Completion of two underwriting specific national exams and one INS exam or two CPCU parts leads to the AU designation. Commercial lines underwriters must not only understand their own business, but the business of those whose accounts they write. The AU designation program will complement the underwriting skills an underwriter has learned on the job. Candidates will learn about helpful information resources and options available to commercial underwriters. They will also learn a thought process to guide them as they write accounts and consider coverage questions. AU will give a solid foundation in good underwriting practices to new underwriters and, a fresh perspective to veterans. More information available on the AICPCU website.
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Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
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Earning the CIC designation requires the successful completion of five institutes and the essay examinations that follow. Each of the five CIC institutes consists of 2-1/2 days of intensive classroom instruction. After becoming a CIC, continuing education is required to maintain the designation. Each CIC attends an institute, James K. Ruble Seminar, Certified Risk Manager course, or Dynamics program annually. More information on the CIC website.
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Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR)
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The CISR Program trains new agents and CSRs to understand and analyze risks and exposures. CISR courses are offered in hundreds of locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. P articipants must attend the entire one-day course to qualify for CE credits. An optional examination is held at the conclusion of each course. Earning the CISR designation requires the successful completion of all five courses and exams. After becoming a CISR, annual continuing education is required. CISRs earn the right to attend Advanced Lecture Series (ALS) programs. More information on the CISR website.
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Certified Professional Disability Maangement (PDM)
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CPDM offers an in-depth curriculum devised by industry experts, providing the unique skills required for effective disability management. Candidates gain an in-depth proficiency in the area of Integrated Disability Management, achieve the level of expertise needed in the evolving integrated benefits environment, broaden their skills in a wide range of technical subject matter and attain industry respect and recognition as a Certified Professional in Disability Management. Developed by IEA, more information on the IEA website.
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Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
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Anyone engaged in risk management or a related field - including accounting, finance, insurance, loss control, legal, and claims-is eligible to attend CRM courses. The CRM Program includes five, 20-hour courses covering all major areas of risk management. It is recommended that Principles of Risk Management be taken first and that Analysis of Risk precede Financing of Risk. Because of the advanced course content, participants should have two or more years prior experience and/or knowledge in the field. Courses are offered across the United States throughout the calendar year. Earning the CRM designation requires the successful completion of the examinations of all five courses within a period of five years. After becoming a CRM, annual continuing education (CE) is required to maintain the designation. More information on the CRMI website.
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Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
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Program sponsored by the Insurance Institute of America (IIA). Ten-course program leading to the CPCU professonal designation. Local study groups available. Contact local CPCU chapter for more information. For more information see the AICPCU website.
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Commercial Liability (ACSR 7 / IIABO - 7 hrs CE)
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Commercial accounts can mean big money for you and your agency. Making sure these accounts are written properly increases new business and helps retain accounts. By understanding the scope of commercial property coverage's and becoming familiar with the factors affecting commercial property rating, you build and/or reinforce the confidence and respect of your colleagues and clients. Insructor: Debbie Brown
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Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West)
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The Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West) is the California chapter of the IABA (Insurance Agents and Brokers of America) but offers membership to agents/brokers in other Western States including Oregon. They have an extensive program of continuing education with some courses approved in Oregon. Classes are usually in California but a few are in Washington and some are in Northern California - near Oregon. CE courses are also given at Seminars held elsewhere such as Nevada or Hawaii. CLIC Here to see current educational offerings.
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Insurance Education Association (IEA)
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The IEA has been very active in sponsoring courses in the Pacific Northwest. They have in the past sponsored CPCU study groups. From classroom settings to online programs, from one-day workshops and short, text-based self-study programs to semester-long courses, IEA utilizes a range of training options to help insurance professionals attain their professional goals. IEA creates and provides high quality professional development and continuing education products and services in insurance, risk management, health care and financial services. More on the IEA website.
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Insurance Fraud (NAIW - 1 hr CE) Portland
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| This one hour CE class will provide information about the impact of insurance fraud on the cost of today's insurance products. Current schemes and scams (auto, homeowners, catastrophe, workers compensation, life and heath) will be discussed, and tips given on ways to detect fraud. All are welcome--please invite friends and colleagues to this event. We suggest arriving well before the 6 pm class start time so you can enjoy a more leisurely dinner. 5:30 to 8:00 PM (*dinner starts at 5:30, class begins at 6:00, Association business meeting to follow at 7:00pm) Cost: $13 for members - $20 for non-members (covers cost of dinner & class) Presenter: Nancy Kurth, PCLA, FCLA, Marketing Representative from Horizon Restoration Please email questions to: insuranceladythe@aol.com
kimm@cbic.com
cathy.lamothe@libertynorthwest.com |
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IRMI Web-Based CE programs
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The International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) has teamed up with WebCE to provide continuing education courses with a state-of-the-art delivery system. You can download the course books or print them from your browser (in many states) or they will ship printed books to you within 24 hours via UPS. State-required CE credit is available for life and health insurance agents, property and casualty insurance agents, and insurance adjusters in all 44 states that allow distance learning. More on the IRMI website.
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On-line Education: IEA (CPCU, ARM, AIC, AIS, INS)
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IEA offers many insurance classes on-line - see the IEA website for details.
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Personal Auto Coverages ACSR 2 (IIABO - 6 hrs CE) Portland
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| (6 hrs) OR/WA - ACSR - 2 Learn legal liability and automobile exposures. Identify specific coverages: liability, medical payments, UM/UIM, physical damage. Learn important endorsements. Learn what coverages to offer to clients.You do not have to be a candidate for ACSR designation to take the class or get CE credit. Instructor: Debbie Brown Click here to register or for more information: Register or phone 503 274-4000 |
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Program in General Insurance (INS)
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Completion of three national exams earns a certificate in General Insurance. The Program in provides a solid foundation upon which to build a career in insurance. The courses cover insurance principles, practices, and policies in depth. Completing the INS program can enhance future career opportunities and help candidates do their current job better. Although INS teaches the fundamentals of insurance, it assumes some basic knowledge of insurance. More information on the AICPCU website.
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Program in Supervisory Management (SM)
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Completion of two national exams leads to a certificate of completion in supervisory management. The knowledge gained in the Supervisory Management courses will help to increase candidates' confidence as supervisors. With enhanced practical knowledge of fair employment laws and supervisory skills, they will be better equipped to handle motivational and leadership roles, manage workflows, deal effectively with performance problems, and develop teamwork. The course will also help to enhance confidence in dealings with upper management. As candidates learn, they will be able to put their knowledge to work immediately. The Program in Supervisory Management is best suited to the needs of new or entry-level supervisors. Experienced and mid-level managers should consider the Associate in Management program. More information available on the AICPCU website.
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Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU)
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Sponsored by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS). Through the RPLU program, professionals can learn about technical issues from a practical point of view, including underwriting, management of risk, legal issues, claims review and marketing/sales of professional liability insurance. The RPLU program covers the academic bases, legal realities, and practical knowledge about professional liability exposures in the course of study. After successfully passing the required exams and completing the five parts, designees with the RPLU designation after their names demonstrate their commitment to professionalism in the industry. More information available on the PLUS website.
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SLAOR Annual Meeting
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Annual SLAOR Business Meeting & Luncheon. Open to SLAOR members and invited guests. Contact the SLAOR office for more information - 503.718.6700.
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SLAOR Board Meeting
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Quarterly SLAOR Board Meeting. Contact the SLAOR office for more information - 503.718.6700.
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SLAOR Board Meeting
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Quarterly SLAOR Board Meeting. Contact the SLAOR office for more information - 503.718.6700.
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SLAOR Board Meeting
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Quarterly SLAOR Board Meeting. Contact the SLAOR office for more information - 503.718.6700.
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SLAOR Board Meeting
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Quarterly SLAOR Board Meeting. Contact the SLAOR office for more information - 503.718.6700.
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SLAOR Board Meeting
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Quarterly SLAOR Board Meeting. Contact the SLAOR office for more information - 503.718.6700.
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Webinar on How to Avoid Pitfalls in E&S Business
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| Swiss Re Academy and the Big "I" Professional Liability Program present a FREE risk management webinar for all agency staff about the E&O issues of placing insurance in the Excess and Surplus Lines market and working with E&S brokers.This is the first webinar in a Risk Management Knowledge Series of E&O risk management webinars that will be held throughout 2009. Highly knowledgeable panelists include: an experienced E&S broker, a respected state IIABA executive director with years of E&S experience, an attorney who has handled numerous cases involving independent agents and their E&S placements, a Swiss Re underwriter who works with E&S placements, and a Swiss Re claims attorney who works with Swiss Re E&O insured agents.
Attendees will learn more about:-Where do E&O claims occur with the placement of E&S risks?
-Why and when to use the E&S market?
-Laws affecting E&S markets (Cancellation requirements, Coverage changes, Guaranty fund protection)
-How to select E&S Broker (Proper licensure, Due diligence, Kind of broker, Fees)
-What are the duties of the producing agent or broker?
- . and more!
Register here
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Worker's Compensation Clamis Administration (WCCA)
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A four-part course leading to a certificate as a WCCA in Oregon (classes are specific to Oregon Law). Applicants must attain a grade of "C" or better on the exams associated with each of the four courses. Developed and sponsored by IEA (Insurance Education Association) more information on the IEA website.
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