What is an Associate In Insurance Services (AIS)?

The associate in Insurance Service is a professional designation awarded to insurance professionals that have passed the four national exams by the American Insurance Institute. Out of the four national exams, one is designed for the AIS program, while the other three are for the IIA program covering General Insurance. The specific course for the AIS program is known as Total Quality Management for Insurance Personnel. The AIS program exam plus the other three general insurance courses that are usually made available based on demand.

What Does an Associate In Insurance Services Do?

Generally, for an individual to earn the Associate in Insurance Services position, he or she must take a number of exams, covering various aspects of the insurance industry. The courses are self-taught, with exams at the end of the course. The applicant will have to buy the course material from the test-taking authority. The AIS program has no continuing education requirements. The AIS designation is an undisputed credential, and its holders are considered to have a demonstrated knowledge in the following:

• In the insurance principles and practices
• In the insurance contracts
• In the insurance industry

The AIS program is offered for the following professionals:

• Administrative and support staff
• Brokers
• Call center personnel
• Claim adjusters
• Underwriters
• Agents
• Line of business managers

What are the Course Requirements for the AIS Program?

To be able to obtain the AIS designation, the applicant must pass a foundation course known as Delivering Insurance Services that covers the following:

• Insurance business nature
• Identifying potential insurance clients' needs
• How to use process improvement tools

Other coursework covers areas related to organizational structures, leadership, and teamwork. An applicant can take about 3-5 weeks to complete the course. Only those who successfully complete the foundation course qualify for the AIS designation. Other course covers areas such as teamwork, leadership, and organizational structures. For an applicant to be considered to have completed the second requirement of the AIS designation, he or she must have earned the following:

• Accredited Adviser in Insurance
• Associate in Reinsurance
• Associate in Claims
• Associate in Risk Management
• Associate in Commercial Underwriting
• Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance
• Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding
• Associate in Marine Insurance Management
• Associate in Premium Auditing
• Associate in Personal Insurance or
• Associate in General Insurance

An individual can as well take courses as required by the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter.

The Benefits of the AIS Designation

The AIS program helps individuals to continue advancing in their careers. It helps individuals to acquire knowledge so that they can meet specific technical insurance needs. From the AIS program, individuals are able to embark on continuous improvement principles that see them able to attract new clients as well as retaining the current ones.

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