Insurance certifications
Every Insurance certification we track, with exam fees, difficulty and salary ranges side by side. Open any one for the full exam guide and study roadmap.
The Institutes
AINS – Associate in General Insurance
The AINS is an entry-level designation that introduces foundational property and casualty insurance concepts.
Typical salary
$45K–$70K
View guide The Institutes ARM – Associate in Risk Management The ARM – Associate in Risk Management credential validates intermediate expertise in enterprise risk assessment, control, financing, and compliance. Typical salary
$70K–$105K
View guide The American College CLU – Chartered Life Underwriter The CLU designation is the gold standard for life‑insurance and estate‑planning expertise, aimed at seasoned financial professionals. Typical salary
$75K–$125K
View guide The Institutes CPCU – Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter The CPCU is a top-tier credential for professionals in property‑casualty insurance, covering underwriting, risk management, and regulatory knowledge. Typical salary
$80K–$130K
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$45K–$70K
View guide The Institutes ARM – Associate in Risk Management The ARM – Associate in Risk Management credential validates intermediate expertise in enterprise risk assessment, control, financing, and compliance. Typical salary
$70K–$105K
View guide The American College CLU – Chartered Life Underwriter The CLU designation is the gold standard for life‑insurance and estate‑planning expertise, aimed at seasoned financial professionals. Typical salary
$75K–$125K
View guide The Institutes CPCU – Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter The CPCU is a top-tier credential for professionals in property‑casualty insurance, covering underwriting, risk management, and regulatory knowledge. Typical salary
$80K–$130K
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