The Institutes

The Institutes - through it's CPCU, ARM, and other designations - have provided risk management and insurance education for more than 100 years.

The Institutes' designations are some of the most recognizable and reputable professional development credentials in the insurance field. Though you must take the courses required to attain these designations directly from the Institutes, ABTrainingCenter offers study materials to help prepare you for your exams.

Our courses work similar to getting a college degree: you get the degree from the college, but can use outside materials to help you pass the exams. That is, our materials are similar to 'Cliff's Notes'. Bottom line, no matter which program you pick, we offer textbook, pdf, and audio study programs to thoroughly prepare you.

Among the most popular insurance designations offered by The Institutes are:

• CPCU
  
  The Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation signifies that an individual working in the field of property/casualty insurance has gained a broader understanding of property-casualty insurance, enhanced by a concentration in either commercial or personal risk management insurance.
• ARM
  
  The Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation is the undisputed professional credential for persons involved in the risk management field. The ARM designation signifies that an individual working in this field has attained a comprehensive understanding of the risk management process, from analysis to implementation and monitoring; risk retention and transfer; and the latest in advanced risk financing techniques.
• AIC
  
  The Associate in Claims program teaches you how to reduce time and costs, improve customer satisfaction and retention, and avoid costly lawsuits. With this program, you'll improve your technical claim handling skills, communication and negotiation skills, good-faith claim handling abilities, and in-depth policy knowledge.
• AINS
  
  The Associate in General Insurance (AINS) designation provides a solid foundation to help you accelerate your career in insurance. The 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.
• Other Designations
  
  Go to http://www.abtrainingcenter.com/insurance_certifications_designations.asp to see the full list of study materials for certifications and designations.