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AINS – Associate in General Insurance

AINS – Associate in General Insurance vs 3 alternatives compared

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AINS – Associate in General InsuranceCPCU – Chartered Property Casualty UnderwriterCLU – Chartered Life UnderwriterARM – Associate in Risk Management
VendorThe InstitutesThe InstitutesThe American CollegeThe Institutes
LevelBeginnerAdvancedAdvancedIntermediate
Exam fee$190–$290 per exam$240–$440 per exam$975–$1,475$240–$440
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Typical salary$45K–$70K$80K–$130K$75K–$125K$70K–$105K
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Which should you choose?

Should I take AINS – Associate in General Insurance or CPCU – Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter first?

AINS – Associate in General Insurance is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take AINS – Associate in General Insurance or CLU – Chartered Life Underwriter first?

AINS – Associate in General Insurance is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take AINS – Associate in General Insurance or ARM – Associate in Risk Management first?

AINS – Associate in General Insurance is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.