The Institutes Designation Programs

The Institutes offer a range of designation programs to help you advance in your career. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to gain new skills, The Institutes Designations offer a range of programs to help you succeed. All courses are 100% online and designed to fit your schedule, allowing you to build your expertise on your time.

• Accredited Customer Service Representative™ (ACSR™)
• Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI®)
• Accredited Adviser in Insurance-Management (AAI-M™)
• Professional Risk Consultant (PRC®)
• Professional Employee Benefits Consultant (PEBC™)
• Associate in Insurance Services (AIS™)
• Associate in Cyber Risk Management™ (ACRM™)
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM™)
• CPCU®
• Associate in Insurance Data Analytics® (AIDA™)
• Associate in Information Technology (AIT™)
• Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF™)
• Associate in Management (AIM™)
• Associate in Personal Insurance (API™)
• Associate in Premium Auditing (APA®)
• Associate in Regulation and Compliance (ARC™)
• Associate in Reinsurance (ARe™)
• Associate in Insurance AI (AIAI™)

• Associate in Catastrophe Risk and Resiliency™ (ACRR™)
• Associate in Insurance Operations™ (AIO™)
• Chartered Insurance Investment Manager™ (CIIM™)
• Professional Employee Benefits Consultant (PEBC™)
• Workers Compensation Claims Administration (WCCA™)
• Associate in Claims (AIC™)
• Associate in Claims–Management (AIC-M™)
• Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU™)
• Associate in Commercial Underwriting–Management (AU-M™)
• Associate in Insurance (AINS®)
• Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB®)
• Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM®)
• Associate in National Flood Insurance (ANFI®)
• Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI™)
• Program Business Professional® (PBP®)
• Senior Professional Public Adjuster (SPPA®)

How to Enroll

As a part of your membership benefits, Big I Indiana members receive 20% OFF all designations. To receive all Big I Indiana member discounts, click here to ensure you are signed in to your account. To set up your account, click on Sign Up and complete the fields. You must be signed in to access your courses and exams.

• Once signed in, hover over your name and select My Account.
• Under Profile, scroll down to Current Employer to edit and type in your agency. Select it from the drop-down list and save your changes.
• This is required to receive the 20% discount. If your agency isn’t listed, contact [email protected].
• To register for a designation course, click on a program below. Scroll down the designation page to select a course to enroll in, choose your preferred exam window and materials, then click Add to Cart and continue to checkout to complete the transaction.
• To register for the course exam, hover over your Account name and go to My Courses & Exams. Select Purchase Exam under the listed course then launch the exam once you are ready to take it.

Waiver Information for CIC and CISR Designations

We recognize the hard work you dedicated towards earning your designations to better serve clients and stay ahead in the evolving risk landscape. As a current CIC or CISR designation holder, certain courses are waived on your journey toward your AAI and/or ACSR designations. Learn more about the waiver process. 

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