Designations

Show your industry know-how by earning and maintaining a designation.

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Accredited Customer Service Representative™ (ACSR™)

  • All courses 100% online, on-demand, self-study
  • 3-6 months to complete
  • Includes 2 courses, 3 Micro-Certs, plus ethics– customize with Commercial, Life & Health, and Personal Lines tracks
  • Mailed diploma upon program completion
  • Digital badge upon program completion
  • FREE sample course available

What you’ll learn:

  • Exceed client expectations to gain trust and loyalty
  • Understand the levels of client expectations and methods to exceed those expectations
  • Develop strong skills for each communication channel
  • Recognize and minimize agency errors and omissions
  • Explore personal coverage including property, liability, and auto
  • Answer questions around commercial coverage options
  • Uncover and close coverage gaps

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Associate in Insurance (AINS®)

  • All courses 100% online, on-demand, self-study
  • 3-6 months to complete
  • Includes 3 courses (AINS 101, Personal or Commercial Lines concentration, elective) plus ethics
  • Mailed diploma upon completion
  • FREE sample course available!

What you’ll learn:

  • Insurance basics to help you build the foundation you need to understand how risk is assessed and claims are processed
  • How to collaborate with colleagues across departments by understanding how different areas of the business influence each other
  • Best practices for serving customers by understanding how insurer functions work together to create and deliver products
  • A broad overview of risk and insurance by learning the different types of insurers and risk management practices
  • How to easily adapt and serve your customers as your organization grows and insurance needs change