Associate in Underwriting (AU)

The Associate in Underwriting (AU) is a professional designation awarded by The Institutes upon successful completion of four national exams, two of which are specifically designed for this program and two of which are Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) courses.

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The program leading to this designation is designed for agency and company underwriters, field representatives, and account managers; it assumes a working knowledge of insurance principles and coverages.

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