Associate in General Insurance (AINS) Q&A

1. Do I have to take the classes in order (21, 22A, then 22B, then 22C, then 23A and so on)? It is recommended to take AINS 21 before sections AINS 22 and AINS 23, although it is not required. There is no mandatory requirement that you take 21 before 22, or A before B, for example. When we are in your town, take whatever class is offered at that time. Each module is self contained; so, you'll be able to take them in any order. Look up the dates that we'll be in your city, mark your calendar to be in class, and don't worry about what order you take them in. 2. If I've taken one of the segments before, do I have to take it again? NO, if you've already passed any of the AINS tests anytime in the past, you don't have to take the test again. We do encourage attendance at all seven classes, since some material may have changed and you'll get CE anyway. But, for example, if you already took AINS 22, then you don't need any of our three AINS 22 classes. You'll still need all of the AINS 21 classes and all of the AINS 23 classes. This works for any part of the series you've already passed. 3. How long will you continue the AINS series? As long as possible! We need 1525 registrations per course to bring a class to your city. We have a contract with the Insurance Institute for the program to continue through December 2013, and we hope to continue renewing that contract indefinitely if demand remains high. For 2011, member single-day classes are $225 and the two-day classes are $375 (registration for non-members is extra). Tuition includes an AINS textbook, which will be a valuable reference later, and initial test fees! There are nine one-hour tests during the eight days of AINS classes. Test will be given at the completion of each class. AINS books are not shipped in advance. You will have the option of requesting an advanced copy of the book by selecting the optional $15 shipping fee. We must caution you that we cannot give you another copy of the book if you forget to bring it to class. It is not necessary to have the book in advance in order to take or pass the class. You'll find this to be a great value compared to other designation classes. And remember: YOU GET CE EVEN IF YOU DON'T TAKE THE TESTS, AND EVEN IF YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR AINS DESIGNATION!

Associate in General Insurance (AINS)

AINS 21: Property and Liability Insurance Principles AINS 21 is one-third of the Institute's Associate in General Insurance (AINS) designation. AINS 21 registration includes books and test for AINS 21A, B & C. AINS 21 will increase job effectiveness through understanding general insurance principles and concepts, shorten the on-the-job learning curve by becoming familiar with insurer operations and financial measurements and improve performance by learning to read an insurance policy, identify loss exposures, and recognize common policy provisions. This course has been approved by the Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID# 71300, 10 hours, Intermediate, CE 2-20 - General Lines (Property & Casualty). AINS 22: Personal Insurance AINS 22A. This seven-hour unit provides an Personal Insurance Overview, Automobile Insurance, and Society and Personal Auto Policy, Part I & Part II. This course has been approved by the Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID# 71067, 7 hours, Intermediate, CE 2-20 - General Lines (Property & Casualty). AINS 22B. This seven-hour segment takes a close look at Homeowners Property Coverage, Homeowners Liability Coverage, Homeowners Coverage and Forms and Endorsements, Other Residential Insurance, and Other Personal Property and Liability Insurance. This course has been approved by the Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID# 71424, 7 hours, Intermediate, CE 2-20 - General Lines (Property & Casualty).

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AINS 22C. This seven-hour course gives the student a broad overview of Personal Loss Exposures and Financial Planning, Life Insurance, and Health and Disability Insurance. This course has been approved by the Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID# 71485, 7 hours, Intermediate, CE 9900 - Generic Life, Health & Variable. 2-20 and 4-40 licenses will also receive credit for AINS 22C under the Optional Hours provision for authority line 9900. AINS 23Commercial Insurance AINS 23A. This seven-hour course looks into Overview of Commercial Insurance; Commercial Property Insurance, Part I & Part II; and Business Income Insurance. This session has been approved by the DFS for 7 hours of continuing education credits (intermediate) CE #72410, CE 2-20 - General Lines (Property & Casualty). AINS 23B. During this seven-hour session, you'll get an inside look at the Commercial Crime and Equipment Breakdown Insurance, Inland and Ocean Marine Insurance, and Commercial General Liability Insurance, Part I & Part II. This course has been approved by the Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID# 74128, 7 hours, Intermediate, CE 2-20 - General Lines (Property & Casualty). AINS 23C. This seven-hour class is the final frontier for Commercial Insurance. We will take you through the ins and outs of Commercial Automobile Insurance, Businessowners Policies and Farm Insurance, Workers Compensation, Employers and Liability Insurance, and Miscellaneous Coverages. This course has been approved by the Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit. Course ID# 74881, 7 hours, Intermediate, CE0220 - General Lines Combo. AND Starting in 2011, completing the free Ethical Guidelines for Insurance Professionals (Ethics 311) will be a requirement of all associate designation programs. Ethical behavior is crucial to preserving not only the trust on which insurance transactions are based, but also the publics trust in our industry as a whole. The Ethical Guidelines for Insurance Professionals learning module was designed specifically for insurance practitioners and uses insurance-based case studies to outline an ethical framework. This unique learning module can be completed in just a matter of hours. Cost: The Ethical Guidelines for Insurance Professionals learning module is offered by the Institutes at no charge. If you wish to earn CE credits for passing the 50-question, objective, online exam included with it, there is a nominal $5 administrative fee. Re-Test Information If you happen to fail a test, you have several options available to you. If you need further classroom instruction, you have the option to repeat the class before your re-test. FAIA will not charge additional tuition for the repeat class. There is a $40 retest fee charged to FAIA by The Institutes, plus shipping and handling. If you don't need additional instruction, you can just complete the Retake Request Form to schedule your test. You can always call your FAIA Instructor(s) for help with specific areas where you feel you need it. The 2011 Retake Request Form is available here. We will need the paid request form two to three weeks in advance of the testing date, so we can order the new exam from the Institute. You can always email us at classroom@faia.com if you need further assistance.

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