The Institutes’ AAI-M Designation Now Available

The Institutes’ AAI-M Designation Now Available

MALVERN, Pa. — In response to evolving industry trends, The Institutes have released a new course, Advanced Agency Leadership and Strategic Alignment (AAI 87). With the introduction of AAI 87, insurance professionals who have completed The Institutes’ Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI®) designation program can now also earn the new Accredited Adviser in Insurance–Management (AAIM™) designation.

The Institutes offer management tracks within select designation programs designed specifically for professionals interested in developing or enhancing their management skills. The AAI-M designation focuses on how to align agency operations with organizational goals by:

• Effectively applying strategic decision making, marketing and communications to gain a competitive advantage

• Discovering new techniques for developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, insurers and other partners

• Improving organizational financial results through strategic risk analysis and effective portfolio management

Study materials for the AAI 87 course are available for purchase now, with exams beginning in the July to September 2014 testing window.

To learn more about The Institutes’ AAI-M designation, visit www.theinstitutes. org/AAI.

About The Institutes

The Institutes are the leader in delivering proven knowledge solutions that drive powerful business results for the risk management and property-casualty insurance industry. The Institutes’ knowledge solutions include the CPCU® designation program; associate designation programs in areas such as claims, risk management, underwriting and reinsurance; introductory and foundation programs; online courses; research; custom solutions; assessment tools; and continuing education (CE) courses for licensed insurance professionals and adjusters through their CEU.com business unit.

The Institutes are affiliated with the CPCU Society, a community of credentialed insurance professionals who promote excellence through their technical expertise and ethical behavior, and The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation, a not-for-profit educational organization that promotes the study and teaching of risk management and insurance.