Claims

Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

Want that important ARM designation after your name?

You can now prepare for the national examinations in a program developed by the organization that administers them, the Insurance Institute of America. Consisting of three courses that focus on the risk-management process for coping with loss exposure, Hofstra's program is designed for professionals who are responsible for controlling and financing risks of loss in their company, involved with corporate or government safety, insurance producers or consultants, or underwriters seeking to sharpen their risk selections and loss-control recommendations.

Course Offerings - ARM
H7920	ARM 54: Essentials of Risk Management
H7925	ARM 55: Essentials of Risk Control
H7921	ARM 56: Risk Financing

Note: Study materials for ARM courses should be ordered from the American Institute by calling 1(800) 644-2101.


Associate in Claims (AIC)

Developed by the Insurance Institute of America

, Hofstra's AIC program will help you prepare for the national examination and consists of four courses on claims management. It's designed for experienced claims representatives, claims supervisors and examiners who have a strong knowledge of insurance claims practices (but have not had formal study of the insurance, legal and claim principles underlying those practices), as well as for all those in insurance and insurance-related occupations who work with claims.

Course Offerings - AIC
H7905	AIC 33: The Claims Environment
H7910	AIC 34: Workers Compensation and Managing Bodily Injury Claims
H7907	AIC 35: Property Loss Adjusting

Note: Study materials for AIC courses should be ordered from the American Institute by calling 1(800) 644-2101.


Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)

To be a successful commercial-lines underwriter,

you must understand not only your business, but also the businesses of those whose accounts you write. The AU program complements your current underwriting skills and gives you information on the various resources and options available to you. Whether you're a new or a veteran underwriter, you'll get a solid foundation in practices - including fresh perspectives and thought processes - to better serve your clients.

Course Offerings - AU
H7906	AU 65: Commercial Underwriting: Principles and Property
H7908	AU 66: Commercial Underwriting: Liability and Advanced Techniques

Note: Study materials for AU courses should be ordered from the American Institute by calling 1(800) 644-2101.


Introduction To Claims

Improve your claim-handling knowledge.

Designed primarily for employees who are new to the study of claims, this course is appropriate for newcomers to the business as well as for more experienced employees with no formal claims education. It will increase your understanding of the functions of the claim department, your confidence in dealing with claim representatives, and your knowledge of claim management.

Course Offerings - Introduction to Claims
H7935	Introduction to Claims