2012 schedule announced, see below for details

The Certified Professional Insurance Agent designation program

Earn a nationally-recognized designation without taking any exams.

Student feedback:
"I think it was a great program and I’m proud of my designation."

"It is very informative and provides insight in how to close the sale on a piece of business."

'Excellent, especially for new producers as a first designation."

'After only one course I was excited to take other courses. I believe having designations are important for me and to our clients and companies."

'Excellent program insightful and i didn’t realize how much I needed it.'

'Great program. Probably the most interesting and useful courses I’ve attended."

The CPIA designation is approved by Utica Mutual for E&O loss prevention credit. This credit is applied once the designation is achieved. Please call PIA's E&O department for details.

Who should attend? Any employee of an agency or insurance-related business that desires to learn how to efficiently create and distribute effective insurance programs.

Notification of Completion of the Designation Requirements. Upon completion of the series of three Insurance Success Seminars, CPIA designation candidates are notified of their eligibility. Candidates are awarded the designation and will be notified by letter from the AIMS Society. Diplomas are awarded during the Annual Conferment Ceremony held in conjunction with the annual PRO-to-PRO Executive Retreat. If a new designee is unable to attend the ceremony, diplomas are mailed after the retreat.

Maintaining the CPIA designation The CPIA designation stands for professionalism, commitment to training and results, and technical knowledge. The designation requires a bi-annual update that can be satisfied through participation in one of the three core Insurance Success Seminars, a regional marketing training event, an Advanced Insurance Success seminar, or by attending the AIMS Society's annual PRO-to-PRO Executive Retreat. The newest option is to become a member of the AIMS Society at the Individual or Agency Level (membership is renewed annually). As long as membership is maintained, the update requirement will be met.