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AU 60: Evaluating Commercial Underwriting Risks

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Overview

Overview

Learn how emerging technology has transformed underwriting so you can put commercial underwriting principles into practice today. After completing AU 60, you’ll be able to determine an appropriate premium, use data and financial statements to review an application, evaluate an organization’s operations and culture, and more.

4-6 WEEKS
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Skills You’ll Gain

checkmark Leverage various sources of data to effectively evaluate insurance applications and determine appropriate coverage and premiums

checkmark Analyze commercial financial statements and operations so you can gauge the health of applicants and take on reasonable risks

checkmark Effectively monitor underwriting performance so you can maintain your organization’s financial strength

checkmark Collaborate with colleagues and work together to help your organization reach its strategic goals

Ready-Made Career Skills:

  • Data Analysis
  • Financial Statements
  • Insurance Operations
  • Commercial Underwriting
  • Collaboration
  • Risk Assessment

Assignments

Assignment 1:
Commercial Underwriting Today
40 Minutes
Assignment 2:
Using Data to Evaluate an Application
35 Minutes
Assignment 3:
Using Financial Statements to Evaluate an Application
40 Minutes
Assignment 4:
Evaluating an Organization’s Operations
20 Minutes
Assignment 5:
Assessing an Organization’s Culture
40 Minutes
Assignment 6:
Determining an Appropriate Premium
35 Minutes
Assignment 7:
Monitoring Underwriting Decisions
30 Minutes
Assignment 8:
Effective Communication and Collaboration
30 Minutes
BONUS CONTENT:
AI in Action
Study Plan

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FAQ

FAQs

  1. Does this course give me credit toward The Institutes Designations?
    • Yes! AU 60 gives you credit toward the CPCU, Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), Associate in Insurance (AINS), and Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI) designations.
  2. How long does the course take?
    • AU 60 typically takes students 4-6 weeks to complete.
  3. How is The Institutes Designations' exam structured?
    • Virtual exams are timed. You will have 65 minutes to complete 50 questions.
  4. How do testing windows work?
    • We offer The Institutes Designations' exams in 4 testing windows throughout the year.* You can complete your exam at any time in the testing window that you registered for. Access your exam from your account when the window opens and complete any time until 11:59 p.m. ET on the final day of the window.
      • Quarter 1: January 15 – March 15
      • Quarter 2: April 15 – June 15
      • Quarter 3: July 15 – September 15
      • Quarter 4: October 15 – December 15

*Exam windows that close on a weekend will be extended to the following business day.