Associate in Underwriting (AU) — professional designation awarded by the Insurance Institute of America (IIA)
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. 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.