The Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS®)
program is a specialized curriculum focusing on the insurance and risk
management needs of construction projects and contractors. Those who
complete the program are entitled to display the CRIS certification to
certify their knowledge of construction insurance and risk management and
dedication to the industry.
CRIS Establishes Credibility and Dedication
The CRIS continuing education (CE) program was developed by IRMI to make
it much easier for construction financial officers and managers,
controllers, in-house risk managers or insurance buyers, and their agents,
brokers, and underwriters to gain specialized expertise in construction
insurance and risk management. Completing the five-part curriculum entitles
you to the CRIS certification. Construction financial and risk
professionals who obtain the certification will have the knowledge to make
wiser insurance and risk management decisions for their employers and work
more effectively with their agents/brokers. Obtaining the CRIS
certification will increase the competence, confidence, and credibility of
insurance professionals who sell or underwrite insurance for contractors. A
CFO, CFM, controller, or construction risk manager who buys insurance from
a CRIS designee will know he or she is dealing with someone who is
knowledgeable about the specialized needs of contractors.
Curriculum and Renewal
The core curriculum is composed of five basic- to intermediate-level
insurance and risk management continuing education courses directly focused
on the unique needs of construction projects and contractors. Completing
the core curriculum qualifies an individual to use the CRIS certification
for 12 months. To maintain the certification, the CRIS certification holder
must complete only 6 hours of CRIS CE credit every 12 months. This can be
satisfied through just one additional online CE course or by attending
approved seminars and conferences.
Get CE and CPE
CPE credit (in most states) and state-required insurance CE credit (in
all 50 states) is available. Since the CRIS program is available at your
home or office through WebCE's state-of-the-art Internet delivery
system, you won't have any travel costs or time away from the office
either!
- Credibility
- With the CRIS certification behind your name, you make a statement to
construction and insurance professionals that you understand the complex
insurance needs of contractors and how to meet them.
- Visibility
- Once certified, you will appear in the IRMI Certification Directory—a
powerful online tool allows insurance buyers or employers to find
someone with specialized risk management expertise by
certification, location, or name—providing maximum exposure for the
credentials you’ve earned.
- More Sales
- Retail insurance agents and brokers will parlay their increased
expertise, confidence, and credibility into more sales to construction
accounts.
- Lower Insurance Costs
- Insurance buyers and risk managers will use their new knowledge to
make better insurance buying and risk management decisions for their
companies.
- Better Coverage
- Knowledge gained from the CRIS courses will help you eliminate
dangerous coverage gaps and provide better protection for your employer
or your clients.
- Career Advancement
- Whether you are an insurance professional, lawyer, safety
professional, insurance manager, or risk manager, the specialized
knowledge and credibility you gain from the CRIS CE program will make you
a more valuable employee and help you achieve your career goals.
- CE Credit
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Insurance agents or brokers can simultaneously get convenient state
insurance CE credit and an insurance industry certification at a very
low cost. Learn
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Anyone who designs, sells, buys, or underwrites construction insurance
programs should consider taking the CRIS program. You should consider the
CRIS continuing education program if you are a(n):
- Insurance agent or broker ... see what agents & brokers have to
say about CRIS.
- Customer service representative (CSR)
- Insurance underwriter or adjuster
- Risk manager or insurance manager of a construction company
- Contractor CFO, controller, or other executive who buys
insurance
- Construction safety professional who wishes to expand your
horizons
- Risk and insurance consultant
- Construction lawyer
- Risk manager of another organization with substantial construction
activities
Ten Percent Discount
As a member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) or
Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), you qualify for a 10 percent
discount off your course and insurance CE fees when you enter your discount
code at checkout.
- CFMA Member Discount Code: E958030
- RIMS Member Discount Code: D823445
Meet the RIMS Fellows Requirements
Completing the CRIS certification counts as 2 days of RIMS Fellow (RF)
workshop credits toward the RF designation. To receive credit, you must send
RIMS a copy of your CRIS Certificate that you receive after completing all
courses. Please send the copy to RIMS, Professional Development Department,
1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 or fax to (212) 655-5929.