AILP Designation 

Take your insurance career to the next level with the Accredited Insurance Lines Professional (AILP) designation — developed by the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) for those ready to refine their expertise and stand out as leaders in the industry.

This isn’t a beginner program — it’s a distinguished, advanced-level designation designed for insurance professionals who want to deepen their knowledge, sharpen their analytical skills, and elevate their professional reputation.

Earning the AILP means committing to excellence in every facet of the business — mastering complex coverage concepts, enhancing client relationships, and strengthening your professional impact in the insurance industry.


Why Earn the AILP?

🚀Advance Your Career.
Position yourself as a trusted expert in a competitive marketplace. AILP helps you develop the advanced skill set that unlocks leadership roles and specialized opportunities.

🎓Deepen Your Expertise.
Go beyond foundational learning. AILP courses tackle real-world coverage challenges, nuanced claims scenarios, and complex risk management — helping you think critically and confidently.

🏅Gain Professional Recognition.
Carrying the AILP designation signifies dedication to continuous learning, professional integrity, and the highest industry standards.

📈Enhance Your Agency’s Value.
Your advanced knowledge becomes your agency’s strength — elevating service quality, reducing errors, and earning trust from both clients and carriers.


Upcoming AILP Courses

Designation Options

Choose the path that best fits your focus and goals:

  • AILP – Comprehensive: Personal & Commercial Lines
  • AILP/PL – Personal Lines Only
  • AILP/CL – Commercial Lines Only

All options carry the same level of rigor, professionalism, and respect within the industry.

 

Exam Information

  • The exam is taken online.
  • At the close of class, the exam opens at 4:00 PM and closes at 4:00 PM the following day (24 hours later).
  • 60 minutes to complete after you begin.
  • Sign and submit the Affidavit of Personal Responsibility (must have a disinterested third-party proctoring exam) to [email protected]
  • Exam access details are emailed on exam day.

Timing Requirements

  • Full AILP (PL + CL): complete within 6 years
  • Monoline (AILP/PL or AILP/CL): complete within 4 years
  • Once requirements are met, you may immediately use the designation
  • You may earn a monoline first and later add the other to reach the full AILP

 

Update Requirements

To retain the designation, complete 6 CE credits annually via MAIA in intermediate-to-advanced programs focused on policy issues (not basic coverage reviews).

 Qualifying programs include (examples):

  •  AILP Issues courses (not Coverage courses)
  •  Any class noted as an AILP Renewal Approved Program

For renewal classes, please email the course details and your intent to renew to MAIA's Education team at [email protected] before registering, to ensure the class qualifies for credit.


Personal Lines (AILP/PL) Courses                                 Commercial Lines (AILP/CL) Courses


Have questions about AILP or other designations programs? Contact Laura Glunt at (317) 228-3033 or [email protected].