Glossary

The Associate in Claims (AIC) is a professional designation awarded by The Institutes upon successful completion of four national exams. The program leading to this designation consists of four 13-week courses with four national exams and is most appropriate for experienced adjusters, claims supervisors, and examiners. The program was developed with the technical and financial assistance of the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (NAIIA).

Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) is a professional designation awarded by The Institutes upon successful completion of five national exams, three of which are designed specifically for this program and two of which are Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) exams. The program leading to this designation was developed with the encouragement and technical assistance of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) and the Surety Association of America (SAA) and is designed for anyone associated with the fidelity and surety bonding industry or who has an interest in becoming proficient in the field.

Associate in Information Technology (AIT) is a professional designation awarded by The Institutes upon successful completion of a series of exams. The program leading to this designation consists of three national exams and is designed for insurance professionals who use information technology (IT) and IT employees seeking to broaden their understanding of the use of technology in risk management.

The Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF) is a professional designation awarded by the The Institutes upon successful completion of four national exams, three of which are designed specifically for this program and one of which is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) course. The program offers an opportunity to master statutory accounting principles, reporting procedures, and financial management concepts; it presumes prior exposure to general accounting principles and a working knowledge of insurance principles and coverages.

The Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) is a professional designation awarded by The Institutes upon successful completion of four national exams, one specifically designed for this program and the three examinations in The Institutes' Program in General Insurance. The program leading to this designation consists of one course in total quality management for insurance personnel with an exam made available on demand and the three general insurance courses, together with those exams.

Associate in Loss Control Management (ALCM) was a designation awarded by the Insurance Institute of America (IIA) upon successful completion of five national exams. The program has been phased out and is no longer offered by the IIA's successor organization, The Institutes.

Associate in Management (AIM) is a professional designation awarded by The Institutes upon successful completion of three national exams, two of which are designed specifically for this program and one which is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) exam. AIM is a program designed for upper and middle managers (as well as those who are about to move into such positions) that teaches contemporary management principles.

Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM) is a professional designation awarded by The Institutes upon successful completion of six national exams, two of which are specifically designed for this program and four of which are from the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) program. The program leading to this designation was developed with the technical and financial assistance of the Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA) and the American Institute of Marine Underwriters (AIMU) and is designed for individuals whose job duties or professional interests involve inland or ocean marine insurance.

An Associate in Personal Insurance (API) is a professional designation awarded by The Institutes upon successful completion of several national exams. This program is intended for insurance personnel such as underwriters, customer service representatives, marketing representatives, adjusters, and producers who deal in personal lines.

The Associate in Premium Auditing (APA) is a professional designation awarded by The Institutes upon successful completion of six national exams, two of which are designed specifically for this program and four of which are Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) courses. The program leading to this designation was developed with the cooperation of the National Society of Insurance Premium Auditors (NSIPA) and is designed to enable students to perform premium audits in an organized and professional manner.