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The Institutes Welcomes GEICO

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Learn how to use your EdAssist benefits on The Institutes Designations and exams.  

The Institutes Knowledge Group helps people build foundational, technical, and leadership skills to stay ahead of evolving risk management and insurance trends. We offer more than 25 practical Institutes Designations, including CPCU®, all focused on the business of risk management and insurance.

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The Application Process

To apply for your EdAsssit benefits, and enroll in your course, here's what you'll need to do:

  1. If you don't have an account with us, create an Institutes Account Profile.
  2. Already know the Designation course and the exam window that you want to take? Add them to your cart and generate a quote that will be used at EdAssist to get your Letter of Credit.
  3. Once you have your approved letter of credit, use this link to submit your course request to The Institutes:
    GEICO Course Request Form


Not sure which Designation to start with? Explore our designations for the right fit for your educational needs. Popular designations include:

CPCUAssoc. in Claims (AIC)Assoc. in Commercial Underwriting (AU™)
ASSOC. IN INSURANCE (AINS®)ASSOC. IN DATA ANALYTICS® (AIDA™)ASSOC. IN RISK MANAGEMENT (ARM™)
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Best Practices:

  1. Make sure that you are factoring in any shipping cost or taxes in the amount that you request in your application
  2. It is recommended to take one course and exam at a time
  3. An Institutes Account Profile is necessary to generate quotes

Exam Testing Windows  

We offer exams in four testing windows throughout the year, with exam windows that close on weekends will be extended to the following business day.  

Quarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4
January 15th – March 15thApril 15th – June 15thJuly 15th – September 15thOctober 15th – December 15th

You can complete your exam at any time in the testing window that you are registered for.  You can access your exam from your Institutes account when the window opens, and complete it any time until 11:59 p.m. ET on the final day of the window. 

PLEASE NOTE, for your EdAssist application, you must list the final day of the exam window as the completion date. 

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If you are enrolling in a course using your company's tuition reimbursement program (not direct pay), all you need to do is enroll in your course; and follow your company's reimbursement instructions. 

Ready To Order?

Visit our designations page, find your designation, and choose the course AND exam you want to begin. To utilize your 20% discount, please enter coupon code ASSIST20 during checkout.

Your educational path can vary by your role and your company's requirements. Talk to the professional development coordinator in your organization to learn more.

Contact Info

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  • EdAssist Contact Center 1-855-452-6598 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm EST 

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