As a holder of the certification, you are granted a license to display it in connection with your name. The most common format is to place a comma after your name, followed by the certification abbreviation (e.g., John Doe, MLIS). Alternatively, you may spell out the certification name (Management Liability Insurance Specialist) in connection with your name; the most common approach for this is on letterhead or brochures. You may display it following your name on your business cards, marketing literature, or letterhead.
We recommend that you send a press release to your local newspapers, business journals, and other publications that run announcements about people. You also may wish to give or mail your clients and prospects announcements of your achievement. The MLIS Market Yourself page includes a model press release on which you may base yours.
Lastly, the directory of MLIS construction insurance agents and brokers provides a list of holders of the MLIS certification for use by risk managers and insurance buyers in verifying the credentials of insurance professionals with whom they are or are considering doing business. As part of the registration process, you can indicate whether you wish to be included on this list, and you may opt out at any time. To protect your privacy, the list will display only your name, city/state, phone number, and company affiliation.