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The Institutes Designations’ NEW Associate in Catastrophe Risk and Resiliency™ (ACRR™) is a one-of-a-kind program dedicated to helping risk management and insurance professionals prepare for natural and human-caused catastrophes. In just 6-9 months, you’ll learn to assess complex risks, craft holistic mitigation strategies, and position yourself as the go-to expert in catastrophe risk management.

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