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Associate in General Insurance (AINS)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Designation Notes

Formerly known as: INS - Program in General Insurance

Issuing Organization The Institutes
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

None

Designation Training Requirements

Candidates must complete:

  • Three courses in the Program of General Insurance AND pass an ethics exam OR
  • Two courses in the Program of General Insurance AND pass an elective course exam AND pass an ethics exam

Individuals holding an INS certificate (regardless of when they earned it) earn the AINS designation once they pass an ethics exam.

Designation Exam Type

Final course exam

Continuing Education Requirements

None

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

None

Investor Complaint Process

None

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None