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ACRR Sample Course
- Topics
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- Natural Catastrophes: The Essential Elements
- The Evolution of Natural Catastrophe Risks
- Modeling Natural Catastrophe Risks
- Natural Catastrophe Risk: The Emerging Insurer and Reinsurer Response
- Average Completion Time
- 30-45 Minutes
Skills You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
This new designation is the first of its kind that addresses catastrophes specifically within the RMI context and will help you become a leader in catastrophe risk management.
What You’ll Gain with ACRR
Earn ACRR so you can:
- Mitigate natural catastrophe risks such as floods, wildfires, and earthquakes.
- Better manage human-caused risks like geopolitical disruption and industrial accidents.
- Anticipate outcomes by examining the interconnected nature of catastrophe risks.
- Spot warning signs before catastrophes negatively affect business operations.
Why It Matters More Than Ever
Catastrophe risks are intensifying in scale, cost, and complexity, creating urgent demand for professionals who can prepare organizations and communities.
The Rising Cost of Catastrophes
Recent data shows how rapidly catastrophe threats are escalating, highlighting the importance of building the skills to anticipate, mitigate, and manage their impacts.
- Global insured losses from natural catastrophes reached approximately $80 billion in the first half of 2025, nearly double the 10-year average from 2015 to 2024 (Insurance Journal, August 2025).
- The 10 worst natural disasters in U.S. history have resulted in a combined $324.1 billion in estimated insured property losses, which rises to $442.7 billion when adjusted for inflation (Insurance Information Institute, 2025).
- Economic losses from natural catastrophes reached $131 billion worldwide in the first half of 2025, with human-caused catastrophes adding another $8 billion (Munich Re, 2025).
ACRR provides a framework for assessing and managing these risks, which will remain relevant even as they continue to evolve and change over time.
ACRR At-a-Glance
Gain in-demand skills you can use right away with the ACRR designation. Program details include:
- 3 courses, plus ethics
- 6-9 months to complete
- 100% online courses
- Virtual exams for all courses
- Comprehensive study tools
- Mailed diploma upon completion
Ready-Made Career Skills
- Disaster Preparedness
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Operational Risk Management
- Cyber Risk Management
- Business Continuity Planning
- Learn how natural catastrophes such as floods, windstorms, and wildfires are evolving so you can utilize cutting-edge ways to manage such risks.
- Prepare for various outcomes by examining how natural catastrophe risks interact to amplify physical and financial threats to organizations.
- Learn to identify the various risks society creates so you can proactively manage organizational vulnerabilities to minimize their physical and financial harm.
- Discover mitigation strategies that extend beyond insurance to ensure you take a holistic approach to controlling loss exposures.
- Learn what contributes to catastrophic risks so you can spot warning signs before they begin to negatively affect operations.
Want a quick preview? The free ACRR sample course lets you experience the structure, content, and learning tools firsthand.
In just 30-45 minutes, you’ll walk through actual course material from ACRR to get a feel for how the program fits your professional goals.
Check to see if ACRR courses are approved for CE in your state so you can gain valuable continuing education credits while you earn your Associate in Catastrophe Risk and Resiliency (ACRR) designation.
State continuing education (CE) credits are currently pending for ACRR.
Still Wondering if ACRR is Right for You?
Here are some final facts to help you decide if this is the right designation for your role as well as your future career goals.
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Who should take ACRR?
ACRR is designed for experienced risk management and insurance professionals looking to gain the skills to turn catastrophe risk into readiness.
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Does earning this designation give me credit toward others?
Yes! Completing this program may earn you credit toward the Associate in Risk Management (ARM).
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What's included in the course materials?
- Online Interactive Course: Learn at your own pace through modules featuring animations, videos, interactions, and question/answer scenarios.
- Printable Study Outline: ACRR students have access to a printable study outline, which provides each assignment’s key points and review questions.
- QuizMe App: A flexible and convenient way for you to take practice quizzes anytime, anywhere.
- Practice Quizzes: Each ACRR assignment has a practice quiz that can be taken as many times as needed. The course also has a full-course quiz that students can take to prepare for the credentialing exam.
- Flashcards: Test yourself on key terms with printable flashcards that help you fit studying into your busy schedule.
- Simulated Exam: This is a timed exam that can only be taken once and mirrors the format, timing, and question style of the credentialing exam.
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How do virtual exams and testing windows work?
ACRR virtual exams are timed and online, allowing you 65 minutes to complete 50 questions. To ensure a smooth experience, please use a web-enabled device with reliable internet access and one of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. When you purchase your exam, you’ll select a testing window to take it at your convenience.
We offer 4 testing windows throughout the year.* Access your exam from your account when the window opens and complete it 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.
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