Gain On-the-Job Skills
See what skills you’ll gain from the online Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB).
What You’ll Gain With an AFSB
- 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.
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Online Course and Textbook
Learn in the format that works best for you with a variety of study options depending on the course package you choose.
Flashcards
Test yourself on key terms and topics for each assignment with flashcards that help you fit studying into your busy schedule if you select the recommended or standard course package.
Practice Quizzes
Quickly see where your knowledge gaps are with online practice quizzes for each assignment and for the full course. And bonus – you can take them as many times as you want.
Simulated Exam
Designed to give you the full experience of your final exam, the simulated exam is a timed exam that you can only take once. It mimics the exam structure and level of questions you’ll find on the actual exam. Students who take their Institutes simulated exam pass their exams at higher rates than students who don’t.
Is AFSB Right for You?
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Is AFSB Right for You?
Who should take AFSB?
- Bond Producers
- Bond Underwriters
- Claim Adjusters
Does earning this designation give me credit toward others?
Yes! Completing this program may earn you credit toward:
How long does the designation take?
AFSB typically takes students 15-18 months to complete.
How is the exam structured?
Exams are virtual and timed. You will have 65 minutes to complete 50 questions.
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
AFSB at a Glance
Gain skills you can use right away with the AFSB designation. This program includes:
- 5 courses, plus ethics
- 15-18 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
Gain a strong understanding of suretyship so you can best apply the surety bonding process.
- AFSB 151: Understanding Surety Bond Basics
- AFSB 152: Analyzing Contract Surety Bonding
- AFSB 153: Mastering Commercial Surety Bonding and Crime Insurance
- CPCU 530: Applying Legal Concepts to Insurance
- CPCU 540: Contributing to Insurer Financial Performance
Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance is a free course that’s required for all designations, including AFSB.
- 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.
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