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The Institutes Designations
Designations with The Institutes for IIAW Members

Discover The Institutes Designations

IIAW has partnered with The Institutes Agent & Broker Group and CEU! With CE opportunities, designation programs, and more, our members can pursue continued learning and development that meets the everchanging needs of the risk landscape. 

Looking to launch your career or gain new skills? Explore more learning opportunities with 20% off The Institutes Designations! To get 20% off designations, create an account with The Institutes or login following the directions on this page. Once you login or create an account, add your employer (that's an IIAW Member) and add the IIAW Access Code, you will automatically receive 20% off designations!

Explore all the designations here.

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IIAW members can take advantage of the continuing education opportunities, designation programs, and learning resources, today. Explore unsurpassed knowledge and advance your skillsets to stay ahead of the evolving risk landscape.

NEW: The Institutes Waiver Program for CIC & CISR Designations

We are excited to announce a new opportunity through the IIAW… Professionals who currently hold the CISR or CIC designations will now have the chance to earn the Adviser in Insurance (AAI®), Accredited Adviser in Insurance-Management (AAI-M™), and/or Accredited Customer Service Representative™ (ACSR™) designation(s).

The Institutes Waiver program, discounted specifically for IIAW members, is designed to recognize your existing expertise, offering simple and easy tracks that ensure no overlap with what you have already mastered. Your current designation is taken into account, streamlining your path to new credentials. The best part? Once you earn these designations, they are yours for life! No more paying for the cost of renewal, or taking the time out of your already busy lives to renew your designation.

Members must meet the following requirements and complete the specified bridge courses before being awarded the CIC and/or CISR waiver. Review the process below to get started.

Requirements

  • Associated bridge courses and exams are successfully completed prior to receiving The Institutes Designation(s)
  • Members’ CIC and/or CISR designations are active at the time of earning The Institutes Designation(s)

The Waiver Process

  1. Complete the Waiver Request Form
  2. Complete and pass the bridge courses and exams
  3. Receive your waiver approved email
  4. Earn the AAI, AAI-M, or ACSR Designations and receive a digital badge(s) for social sharing

External Designation

Bridge Courses

The Institutes Courses Waived

The Institutes Designation Awarded

CIC

AAI 302

Ethics 311 (if not already completed)

AAI 301
AAI 303
AAI 330

AAI
AAI-M

CISR

M-AB 132

M-AB133

M-AB 134

Ethics 311 (if not already completed)

ACSR 321

ACSR 322

ACSR



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