Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI™)
Meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the use of the surplus lines market and ensure correct risk placement through the ASLI program.
What an ASLI can do for you
“I can't stress enough how much my professional designations have helped me understand the risk of our clients. We’re better as a team and an organization because I’ve worked so hard on my insurance education.”
Jeanne Prill CPCU, AAI
87% of Institutes designation completers recommend The Institutes' courses.
89% of those surveyed said that an Institutes designation was a good addition to their resume
83% of Institutes designees feel earning a designation prepared them for their current responsibilities.
Still Wondering if ASLI 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 ASLI?
- Managing general agents
- Program managers
- Wholesale brokers
- Retail agents and brokers
- Risk managers
- Surplus lines underwriters
- Claims professionals
- Insurance regulators
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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.
Additional Resources

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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Surplus Lines Fundamentals
.Gain a solid understanding of why surplus markets are needed, how the distribution system works, how transactions are regulated, and how the surplus lines market is able to successfully underwrite risks that the standard market has declined.
Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance
.Confidently serve your customers with an understanding of basic risk management and insurance principles. Build a foundation in insurance functions and regulation, the risk management process, and the claims and underwriting decision processes.