• Education

    classroomFAIA launched the first state-sponsored insurance education program in 1937, and has been leading the way ever since. FAIA's programs—from continuing education to prestigious professional designations—are nationally recognized for the quality of curriculum and instruction, and are offered to match member needs, schedules, and budgets.

    FAIA classes are offered: 

    Professional Designations

    FAIA is the licensee for the nation's leading resource for professional insurance and risk management education, The National Alliance, and exclusively offers the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Insurance Sales Representative (CISR), and Certified Risk Manager (CRM) professional designations. FAIA also offers the Associate in Insurance Account Management (AIAM) designation.

    Insurance Articles and Research

    When you've been around since 1937, as the Education Department has, you build quite a knowledge base. Through its Help Desk, online libraries, and publications, FAIA makes that extensive knowledge available to members: 

    • Help when you need it—an FAIA staff member is 100 percent dedicated to helping members get answers to their questions. Have a question? Select Live Help for an answer! (Note: You must log in to access this member-only benefit.)
    • Florida Insurance Research Library—the most comprehensive online reference source for insurance professionals.
    • An education library that includes answers to members' most frequently asked questions.

    Workforce Development

    Ensuring the longevity and prosperity of the American Agency System through workforce development is an important part of FAIA’s education mission. Toward that end, FAIA is helping to build the workforce of the future by providing scholarships and internships, and through the InVEST Program.

    Information and News You Can Use

    FMLsmall Friday Morning Live!–Hosted by Education Director Dave Newell and Instructor Bill Perkins—is a bi-weekly webinar, but it's really more like a radio show. FML provides fresh perspective on the issues that most affect independent agents, with guests ranging from Bob Rusbuldt, President/CEO of the IIABA, to top officials from the Department of Financial Services. Have a topic you'd like to see covered on Friday Morning Live? Let us know! 


  • Points of Interest

  • NCCI Split Point Webinar: Learn about the NCCI split point change, which took effect Jan. 1, 2013, and its potential affect on your clients, in this free, pre-recorded webinar.
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