What an AU can do for you
“Every course has benefited my career in some fashion. Many times when making a decision on a promotion, your education will help in making you the more desired choice for the position you are going for.”
Tracie Warder CPCU, AU, AINS Commercial Farm Ranch Consultant at American Family Insurance
87% of Institutes designees recommend The Institutes' courses
95% of AU completers said that their designation was a good addition to their resume
77% of AU designees said completing the program helped prepare them for their current professional responsibilities.
AU at a Glance
The first step towards earning your AU designation is to complete and pass the exam for these core courses.
- AU 60: Evaluating Commercial Underwriting Risks
- AU 61: Underwriting Commercial Property
- AU 62: Underwriting Commercial Liability
Customize your learning journey and choose one of the courses below relevant to your career goals.
- CPCU 551: Addressing Commercial Property Risk
- CPCU 552: Addressing Commercial Liability Risk
- CPCU 557: Understanding Commercial Risk
Complete the following course offered at no-cost, to acquire the decision-making tools to maintain ethical standards and preserve the public’s trust.
- 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance
If you plan to pursue CPCU, complete Ethical Guidelines for CPCUs.
Still Wondering if AU 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 AU?
- Agents
- Brokers
- Commercial underwriters
- Underwriting supervisors and managers
- Line of business managers
- Reinsurance professionals
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Does earning this designation give me credit toward others?
Completing this program may earn you credit toward:
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Are there public classes available for this designation?
For select designations and courses, instructor-led classes are available both in-person and online. Find out if this designation has classes available near you.
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Start Your Learning Journey
Do you want to advance your career and become a leader in your field? Then it’s time to pursue a designation from The Institutes.
Conquer Exam Day
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Leverage Your New Skills
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My Courses
When you're working toward your educational goals, it's important to stay focused and create a schedule that works for you.
That’s why you can quickly and easily access your online courses online, anytime, so you can get what you need to develop the skills your role requires.
Within your online course you will have access to:
- Course assignments
- Glossary of key terms
- Practice exams and more
Is a Designation Worth It?
If you have questions about whether to pursue a designation versus an MBA, why our students choose our programs, or where to begin, we’ve got the answers! Download our guide, “Take Your Career to the Next Level,” to learn why a designation is worth the investment.
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