Add Top Skills to Your Resume
See what skills you'll gain from the online Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI).
Skills You Can Use Right Away
Earn your Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI) so you can:
- Understand the need for surplus lines insurance and how it is regulated so you can explain its benefits to consumers
- Recognize coverage gaps and other key factors so you can advocate for new surplus lines product development
- Understand the roles and expertise of producers and intermediaries to effectively manage relationships within the surplus lines system
- Examine commonly used commercial policies so you can fill coverage gaps for clients
- Learn to navigate surplus lines policies to quickly answer client questions
- Analyze commercial loss exposures so you can recommend the right solution for non-standard risks
Study Options and Pricing
Choose between two study options to decide which one is best for you. There's an online-only option, or a recommended package that includes a printed course book.
Study Options
ONLINE + COURSE BOOK
Package includes:
- Online course
- Assignment-level quizzes
- Unlimited practice exams
- Printed course book
ONLINE
Package includes:
- Online course
- Assignment-level quizzes
- Unlimited practice exams
Is ASLI Right for You?
Who should take ASLI, and does it give you credit toward other designations? Here are some common FAQs to help you get the answers you need.
Wondering if ASLI is right for you?
Who should take ASLI?
- Surplus lines underwriters
- Claims professionals
- Insurance regulators
- Risk managers
- Program managers
Does earning this designation give me credit toward others?
Yes! Completing this program may earn you credit toward:
Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI) at a Glance
Gain on-the-job skills you can use right away with the ASLI designation. Program details include:
- 3 courses, plus ethics
- 9-12 month completion time
- 100% online courses
- Virtual exams for all courses
- Mailed diploma upon completion
Ready-Made Resume Skills:
- Surplus Lines
- Risk Assessment
- Surplus Lines Underwriting
- Claims Resolution
- Commercial and Personal Loss Exposures
Build your foundation of surplus lines operations and coverages:
- ASLI 320: Understanding Surplus Lines Operations
- ASLI 321: Managing Risks with Surplus Lines Coverage
Choose one of the following electives:
- AIC 300: Claims in an Evolving World
- ARM 400: Risk in an Evolving World
- AU 60: Evaluating Commercial Underwriting Risks
Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance is a free course that’s required for all designations, including ASLI. If you’re interested in CPCU, complete Ethical Guidelines for CPCUs.
- Understand the need for surplus lines insurance and how it is regulated so you can explain its benefits to consumers
- Recognize coverage gaps and other key factors so you can advocate for new surplus lines product development
- Evaluate underwriting results and financial statements to help ensure the profitability and solvency of surplus lines insurers
- Learn to navigate surplus lines policies to quickly answer client questions
- Identify unique personal loss exposures that are best suited for the surplus lines market
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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How long do courses take?
ASLI courses typically take students 6-8 weeks to complete.
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How is the exam structured?
Virtual exams are timed. You will have 65 minutes to complete 50 questions.
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What’s included in my course materials?
In addition to the online course, you have access to assignment quizzes, practice exams, and flashcards. Depending on the package you choose, you may receive a printed textbook as well.
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How do testing windows work?
We offer exams in 4 testing windows throughout the year. You can complete your exam at any time in the testing window that you registered for. Access your exam from your account when the window opens and complete 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
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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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Who should take ASLI?
- Surplus lines underwriters
- Claims professionals
- Insurance regulators
- Risk managers
- Program managers
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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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