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Designation Info

Risk & Insurance Education Alliance

CIC: Certified Insurance Counselor

Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) are recognized for their expertise and commitment to the industry.  The CIC program is nationally recognized and highly respected insurance professional designation for agency owners, producers, agents, CSR’s, brokers, and insurance company personnel.

You must successfully complete five CIC courses and pass five exams within five calendar years. To earn the designation, participants must score 70% or better on the two-hour, essay style exam.

James K. Rubles Seminars

These seminars are respected throughout the industry as cutting-edge and market-focused – offering a variety of specialty, advanced and high-interest topics.

If you are looking to drill down into a specific topic, you will get the answers to all your tough questions. If you are a generalist, the seminars also cover a mix of session subjects on advanced coverages that are current and on trend.

CISR: Certified Insurance Service Representative

The Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation empowers outstanding individuals to provide exceptional account management and customer service.

Today’s organizations live and die by their customer service-so be great at what you do! If you are thinking about expanding your skills, only one program should be on your radar-CISR.

CRM: Certified Risk Manager

Risk Managers are in high demand! Distinguish yourself from the crowd and get the credential that sets you apart-Certified Risk Manager (CRM).

Risk Managers don’t leave anything to chance! Participate in the program that gives you a dependable advantage in the demanding field of risk management—the CRM Program.

CPIA: Certified Professional Insurance Agent

The Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) Designation is the first-of-its kind, hands-on, how-to training on sales and marketing topics and techniques. It is nationally recognized as the mark of professionalism, commitment to professional training and results, and exceptional technical knowledge.

To earn the CPIA designation, candidates are required to participate in a series of 3, one-day Seminars. Seminars are designed to enhance the ability of producers, sales support staff, and company personnel to efficiently create and distribute effective insurance programs. Participants leave with actionable ideas that can produce results immediately.

The CPIA Seminars have been rated very highly by insurance professionals and, in many states, participation qualifies for CE credit. The interactive format and affordable cost to attend each Seminar have made them particularly useful and popular.