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Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB®)

Demonstrate your proficiency in fidelity and surety bonding with the The Institutes Designations AFSB program.

Gain On-the-Job Skills

See what skills you’ll gain from the online Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB). 

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Is AFSB Right for You?

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What an AFSB can do for you

“The AFSB designation serves as a concrete measure of my competency and knowledge of the surety industry. I am honored to have achieved this designation that was developed by our industry’s most experienced professionals, and I know that the knowledge I have obtained throughout the designation process will serve me well in the surety business.”

Caroline Murphree Roberson CPA, AFSB Underwriting Operation Analyst at Lexon Surety Group

5 Core Courses
Create a solid foundation in fidelity and surety bonding
Ethics
Apply ethical frameworks to your day-to-day job
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AFSB at a Glance

Gain skills you can use right away with the AFSB designation. This program includes: 

  • 5 courses, plus ethics 
  • 12-15 months to complete 
  • Virtual exams for all courses 
  • Mailed diploma upon completion 

Ready-Made Career Skills:

  • Surety Bonds
  • Claims Handling
  • Risk Assessment
  • Financial Analysis
  • Fidelity Bonds
  • Contract Management
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Grasp surety bond underwriting practices and strategies to develop and maintain a profitable book of business.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of contract bond suretyship to serve all involved parties effectively: the principal, surety, and obligee.
  • Leverage your knowledge of commercial surety bonding and crime insurance so you can help customers fill key coverage gaps.
  • Develop skills to minimize your organization’s legal risks and navigate the ever-changing insurance landscape.
  • Apply key accounting concepts and principles in your day-to-day work to make strategic financial decisions and improve your organization’s bottom line. 

AFSB Designation

Total Requirements: 6 Average Course: 4-6 Weeks Program Completion: 12-15 Months

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