Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI™)

Meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the surplus lines market and ensure correct risk placement with The Institutes Designations ASLI.

2 Core Courses

Understand surplus lines operations and coverages

1 Elective

Focus on claims, commercial underwriting, or risk management

Ethics

Apply ethical frameworks to your day-to-day job

Congrats!

Stand out with your ASLI designation

Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI) at a Glance

Gain on-the-job skills you can use right away with the ASLI designation. Program details include:

3 courses, plus ethics
9-12 month completion time
100% online courses
Virtual exams for all courses
Mailed diploma upon completion

Ready-Made Career Skills:

Surplus Lines
Risk Assessment
Surplus Lines Underwriting
Claims Resolution
Commercial and Personal Loss Exposures

Build your foundation of surplus lines operations and coverages:

Choose one of the following electives:

Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance is a free course that’s required for all designations, including ASLI.

If you have earned the RPLU designation, you can waive the ASLI elective. Complete the Waiver Request Form to earn credit.

Understand the need for surplus lines insurance and how it is regulated so you can explain its benefits to consumers
Recognize coverage gaps and other key factors so you can advocate for new surplus lines product development
Evaluate underwriting results and financial statements to help ensure the profitability and solvency of surplus lines insurers
Learn to navigate surplus lines policies to quickly answer client questions
Identify unique personal loss exposures that are best suited for the surplus lines market

ASLI Designation

Total Requirements:: 4
Average Completion Time:: 9-12 Months

Still Wondering if ASLI is Right for You?

Here are some final facts to help you decide if this is the right designation for your role as well as your future career goals.

How long do courses take?

ASLI courses typically take students 6-8 weeks to complete.
How is the exam structured?

Virtual exams are timed. You will have 65 minutes to complete 50 questions.
What’s included in my course materials?

In addition to the online course, you have access to assignment quizzes, practice exams, and flashcards. Depending on the package you choose, you may receive a printed textbook as well.
How do testing windows work?
We offer exams in 4 testing windows throughout the year. You can complete your exam at any time in the testing window that you registered for. Access your exam from your account when the window opens and complete any time until 11:59 p.m. ET on the final day of the window.
- Quarter 1: January 15 – March 15
- Quarter 2: April 15 – June 15
- Quarter 3: July 15 – September 15
- Quarter 4: October 15 – December 15
Are there public classes available for this designation?

For select designations and courses, instructor-led classes are available both in-person and online. Find out if this designation has classes available near you.
Who should take ASLI?
- Surplus lines underwriters
- Claims professionals
- Insurance regulators
- Risk managers
- Program managers
Does earning this designation give me credit toward others?
Completing this program may earn you credit toward:

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Surplus Lines Fundamentals

Gain a solid understanding of why surplus markets are needed, how the distribution system works, how transactions are regulated, and how the surplus lines market is able to successfully underwrite risks that the standard market has declined.