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Associate in General Insurance - AINS
Associate in General Insurance
AINS®
With numerous elective options to choose from, AINS provides all property-casualty insurance professionals with a strong foundation in general insurance principles.
This Program Is Recommended For
- Property-casualty insurance professionals
- Managers or supervisors
- Customer service representatives
- Call center staff
- Administrative and support staff
Course Levels
- Intermediate
Completion Time Frame
Complete the program in as little as 9-15 months.
Should I get my AINS designation?
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What courses and topics are covered?
Courses
What requirements should I be aware of?
Program Requirements
What courses and topics are covered?
AINS Courses
What requirements should I be aware of?
Program Requirements
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“In today’s corporate environment, it is more important than ever to set yourself apart from everyone else. My Institutes designations have afforded me the opportunity to show my employer, our customers and my co-workers that I am driven in my goal to attain a full realm of insurance knowledge.”
Misty R. Fraley, CPCU, AIM, API, AIS, AINS
Personal Lines Underwriting Specialist
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Bottom-Line Benefits:
Gain the education you need to make your experience count.
90%of program completers said earning an Institutes' designation added value to their roles.
Secure your value to your organization.
81%believe earning an Institutes designation increased their job security.
Trust the program your colleagues recommend.
93%of designation completers would recommend The Institutes' courses.
Did You Know?
Completing this program may earn you credit toward:
Courses
Program Requirements
Education
The Associate in General Insurance (AINS) program provides you with comprehensive insurance knowledge while also allowing you to focus on your specific professional needs through its wide range of elective options. To earn the AINS designation, you must choose one of the following three completion paths:
Program Completion Path A
Program Completion Path B
Choose one of the following elective courses:
Program Completion Path C
Choose one of the following elective courses:
Ethics
To satisfy the Ethics requirement, you must pass one of the following, 50-question online exams:
- Ethics 311 Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance
- Ethics 312 Ethical Guidelines for CPCUs
Progress Tracker
Have questions about your progress? Log into the Progress Tracker for
details about completed coursework, required courses, and pre-qualifier
status.
Resources
- Sample Course Materials View a PDF of an AINS Assignment Excerpt
- Promotional Materials AINS program flyer
- Additional Knowledge Solutions All Programs The Institutes' Catalog
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