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ARM – Associate in Risk Management

ARM – Associate in Risk Management vs 3 alternatives compared

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

Should I take ARM – Associate in Risk Management or CPCU – Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter first?

ARM – Associate in Risk Management is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take ARM – Associate in Risk Management or CLU – Chartered Life Underwriter first?

ARM – Associate in Risk Management is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

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

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