Associate in General Insurance (AINS®)
Gain a strong foundation in general insurance principles.
What an AINS can do for you
“I really believe that having the AINS designation has helped me secure both of my positions within my company. I would absolutely recommend obtaining any designation you can and furthering your education as much as possible. Hiring managers definitely take these into consideration when making decisions about who they want to hire.”
Erin Dees AINS Operations Manager
87% of Institutes designees recommend The Institutes' courses
89% of those surveyed said that an Institutes designation was a good addition to their resume
76% of Institutes designation completers feel that earning their designation resulted in recognition from management
AINS at a Glance
The first step towards earning your AINS designation is to complete and pass the exam for this core course.
- AINS 21: Property and Liability Insurance Principles
Identify a specific track in which you want to build your expertise and complete those required courses within that concentration.
General
- AINS 22: Personal Insurance
- AINS 23: Commercial Insurance
Commercial Lines
- AINS 23: Commercial Insurance
Personal Lines
- AINS 22: Personal Insurance
Take control of your learning path. If you are earning AINS through the commercial or personal lines concentration, you can choose from 30+ electives.
See your elective options based on concentration.
If you are earning AINS through the general concentration, an elective course is not required.
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 are interested in CPCU, complete Ethical Guidelines for CPCUs.
Still Wondering if AINS is Right for You?
Here are some final facts to help you decide if this is right designation for your role as well as your future career goals.
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Who should take AINS?
- Property-casualty insurance professionals
- Managers or supervisors
- Customer service representatives
- Call center staff
- Administrative and support staff
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Does earning this designation give me credit toward others?
Completing this program may earn you credit toward:
- CPCU
- Accredited Advisor in Insurances (AAI)
- Associate in Claims (AIC)
- Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB)
- Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF)
- Associate in Management (AIM)
- Associate in Insurance Services (AIS)
- Associate in Information Technology (AIT)
- Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM)
- Associate in National Flood Insurance (ANFI)
- Associate in Premium Auditing (APA)
- Associate in Personal Lines Insurance (API)
- Associate in Regulation and Compliance (ARC)
- Associate in Reinsurance (ARe)
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
- Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI)
- Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)
- Senior Professional Public Adjuster (SPPA)
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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.
Additional Resources
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.
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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 mor
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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