The CIC classes program is designed to meet the insurance professional’s need for technical knowledge in all areas of the industry. The program provides an in-depth practical approach for both agency and company practitioners.
The program is made up of seven two-day institutes (16 hours) with the optional 2-hour exam taken online at The National Alliance exam portal. Pass five of the seven to earn the CIC designation, a valuable step beyond the CISR designation.
Each of the seven institutes is approved for 16 hrs CE credit. The exam is optional and not required for state CE credit, making it a flexible option for professionals familiar with the CISR meaning insurance requirements.
An individual must successfully complete five CIC examinations within five calendar years following the year the first exam was passed.
The seven modules are:
Successful completion of the five examinations earns the right to use the coveted CIC designation. Maintain the designation by attending one approved update option a year. Ruble Seminars are one option and only dues paid CICs, CRMs, CISRs, and CSRMs may attend.
A notebook in a pdf file will be available a week prior and electronic note-taking is allowed during the class. Complete details will be emailed a week prior.
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An inspiring professional faculty, nine ONE-DAY courses to choose from, current curriculum, and practical applications – all these features make the CISR Program a truly superior education opportunity.
Each of the nine courses is approved for 7 hrs CE credit.
To earn the CISR designation, you must complete any five of the nine courses and pass the five exams within three years.
The 1-hour multiple choice exam is taken virtually.
The Nine CISR Courses
Your CISR designation signifies your ongoing commitment to professionalism—bringing you well-deserved recognition. You earned the CISR designation by successfully completing five of the nine CISR courses. What’s next for your career and educational learning path? CISR Elite takes you to the next level!
Choose to attend the four remaining CISR courses and pass the corresponding exams to earn your CISR Elite designation.
To keep your designation, update at an approved course each year.
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The CRM program gives you a dependable advantage in the demanding field of risk management.
Risk management is one of the many responsibilities of a variety of professionals, including accountants, attorneys, financial and insurance professionals, and specialists in loss control. If you are one of these practitioners, you may be ready to take courses or pursue your CRM designation. If you:
You’ll benefit from attending CRM courses—gaining expertise and credibility with your organization and in the risk management community.
Earning the CRM designation demonstrates your expertise and shows that you are a part of an international network of respected and dedicated risk management professionals.
Courses are listed in recommended order.
To earn the designation, take all five CRM courses and pass the corresponding exams within five calendar years after you pass your first CRM exam.
Earning Multiple Designations
You can also achieve the CIC designation by completing any four CIC courses plus one CRM course. This option allows you to earn both the CRM and CIC designations by completing only nine courses – the four CIC courses of your choice, plus all five CRM courses.
Top agents, brokers and insurance companies working with high-net-worth clients recognize the Certified Personal Risk Manager Program (CPRM) as the leading designation for professionals providing insurance and risk management services to this clientele.
The Alliance developed this program in concert with the Council for Insuring Private Clients (CIPC), resulting in a powerful curriculum that furnishes just the right combination of risk management, technical information, and account development. You can begin to transform your career with CPRM. This first-of-its-kind high-level program is supported by top carriers from across the nation.
CPRM Courses – Each are 16 hours in length –
Evaluating & Protecting the Lifestyle
Personal Client Risk Management
Practical Application of Personal Risk Management
Understanding Coverage Differences
Winning the Business: The Art of Presentation
To Earn the Designation – Take the five CPRM courses and pass the corresponding exams within five calendar years after you pass your first CPRM exam.
Earning Multiple Designations:
A CPRM can achieve the CIC designation by completing any four CIC courses plus one CPRM course. This option allows you to earn both designations by completing only nine courses – the four CIC courses of your choice, plus all five CPRM courses.
The Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) designation is known for providing career-building expertise and credibility within the school system and community.
Educational institutions require professionals who know how to identify today’s risks and plan for tomorrow’s challenges! CSRM is a designation program that allows you to expand your skills and enables you to apply quantitative and qualitative techniques to estimate the impact of risks in your school.
CSRM provides you with an introduction to risk management concepts as well as practical knowledge and strategies.
CSRM is right for you if you:
With these professional interests, you can focus on CSRM courses and build your knowledge of the unique needs and exposures in the educational sector and increase your marketability!
Fundamentals of Risk Management
Measuring School Risks
Handling School Risks
Funding School Risks
Administering School Risks
To earn the Designation, you will need to take the five CSRM courses and pass the corresponding exams within three calendar years after you pass your first CSRM exam
The Specialized Certifications are achieved by completing each 16-hour RiskPRO webinar courses; the courses delve into industry-specific risks, providing you with the tools and the credibility to protect your clients effectively.
CE Provided – Instructor Led Webinar – 100 question final exam
Become a Recognized RiskPRO in Your Industry Speciality.
The Restaurant Risk Professional (Restaurant RiskPRO) certification provides practical, restaurant-specific expertise to help insurance professionals better advise and protect clients in the food and beverage industry.
Topics:
Contract Analysis for the Food & Beverage Industry – Decode contract provisions like hold harmless agreements and insurance requirements.
Commercial Property Coverages – Address tenant improvements, spoilage, and property in the care, custody, or control of your client.
Casualty Coverages for Restaurants – Break down CGL, liquor liability, auto forms, and coverage-impacting endorsements.
Cyber and EPLI Protections – Explore data breach risks, PCI compliance, reputational harm, and employment practices liability.
The Contractors Risk Professional (Contractors RiskPRO) course provides essential insights into risk exposures that contractors face. This comprehensive training covers contract provisions, property exposures, liability issues, and insured classifications to equip insurance professionals with the skills to advise and protect their contractor clients.
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