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Sample the all-new AINS with this 10-30 minute free mini-course.
Sample AINS for Free
Free Mini Course
Online AINS Micro-Course
- Topics
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- Introduction to Insurance
- Common Types of Insurance
- Types of Insurers
- How Risk Management Has Evolved
- Average Completion Time
- 10-30 Minutes
100% Online Learning
Interactive video courses, complete exam prep materials, and a simulated credentialing exam provide everything you need to ace your exam.
The New AINS for the Insurance Beginner
100% Online with Complete Exam Prep
- A subject matter expert to guide you through courses
- Realistic on-the-job scenarios that you can relate to
- Practice quizzes and a simulated credentialing exam to test your knowledge
- Digital flashcards to help you remember key terms
- A supplementary workbook to help you retain what you've learned
Complete Assignments in as Little as 25 Minutes
All AINS courses are 100% digital, on-demand, and presented in convenient modules you can complete when and where you want for as long (or short) as you want – even in five-minute study bursts.
Add AINS credentials to your name in just a few months
Finish AINS in 3 courses
The AINS designation includes just 3 core courses, plus a free ethics course. Each course has 6 assignments and each assignment can be completed in as little as 25 minutes.
Learn at your own pace
On-demand videos and interactions make it easy for you to stop and start your courses whenever it’s convenient for you.
Track your progress
With navigation tools within each course, it’s easy to know exactly what you have left to complete and see your progress along the way.
You’re taking the first steps to build your career in the insurance industry. Increase your potential by not only learning, but mastering the essentials required to succeed. Position yourself for a successful career by earning the Associate in Insurance (AINS) designation.
- Build your understanding of the insurance industry.
- Speak the language of insurance as you master industry terminology.
- Learn the role agencies and brokerages play as well as explore your role as an effective agent or broker.
All AINS courses are 100% digital, on-demand, and presented in convenient modules you can complete when and where you want for as long as you want – even in five-minute study bursts.
Gain skills you can use right away with the AINS designation. This program includes:
- 3 courses, plus ethics
- 3-6 months to complete
- 100% online courses
- Virtual exams for all courses
- Mailed diploma upon completion
Start to master insurance basics by completing AINS 101: Increasing Your Insurance IQ.
Choose 1 concentration course to build your expertise in either personal or commercial lines:
Then choose one of the following electives to dive into a specific area more fully. If you wish to gain a broad view of insurance, select the opposite of your concentration course (AINS 102 or AINS 103).
- AINS 102: Understanding Personal Insurance
- AINS 103: Exploring Commercial Insurance
- CPCU 500: Becoming a Leader in Risk Management and Insurance
- ARM 400: Risk in an Evolving World
- AIC 300: Claims in an Evolving World
- API 320: Evaluating and Underwriting Personal Lines Risks
- AU 60: Evaluating Commercial Underwriting Risks
Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance is a free course that's required for all designations, including AINS.
- Build the foundation to understand how risk is assessed and claims are processed
- Work across departments by understanding how different areas of the business influence each other
- Master best practices to serve clients by understanding how insurer functions work together to create and deliver products
- Explore risk and insurance by learning the different types of insurers and risk management practices
- Adapt and serve your clients with ease as your organization grows and insurance needs change
Your Next Steps
We recommend starting your studies with AINS 101: Increasing Your Insurance IQ. Learn more about and register for each course in the program below.
To learn more about, select, and register for your AINS elective and Ethics course visit the Progress Tracker.
You have questions, we have answers:
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Does earning the AINS designation give me credit towards other designations from The Institutes Designations?
Yes!
After earning the AINS, you may have earned credit towards:
- If you take CPCU 500 for your elective course, credit will be applied toward the CPCU designation.
- If you take ARM 400 for your elective course, credit will be applied toward the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation.
- If you take AIC 300, credit will be applied toward the Associate in Claims (AIC) designation.
- If you take AINS 101, AINS 102, or API 320, credit will be applied toward the Associate in Personal Insurance (API) designation.
- If you take AINS 101, credit will be applied toward the Senior Professional Public Adjuster (SPPA) designation.
- If you take AU 60, credit will be applied toward the Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) designation.
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Do the courses in the AINS program earn CE credit?
Some elective courses in the AINS program qualify for CE credit.
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Tell me about The Institutes Designations exam windows and what is the best strategy to selecting a window
Each exam window is open for 60 days. You may take your exam anytime during that time period.
We recommend you create a study plan to complete the course work first, then add two to three weeks for review and to complete the practice exam to be confident you are prepared. After creating this schedule, you should be able to select your exam window. If your projected completion date falls between exam windows, we recommend selecting the next exam window to not rush your studies.
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Can I take a sample course before enrolling in a full course?
Yes, you can sample the all-new AINS with this 10-30 minute free mini course!
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I am not sure I’m ready for a designation, are there other options or programs at The Institutes for me?
Absolutely. The Institutes is home to a variety of options including topic courses, continuing education courses, employee benefits courses, and a Producer Accelerator program.