| CONTINUING EDUCATION |
Agriculture and construction
designation classes come to Kansas
C
lasses for two specialized industry designations
are now being offered in Kansas through KAIA’s
continuing education program. KAIA will launch
its first set of classes for the Agribusiness & Farm
Risk Specialist (AFIS) designation and the Construction Risk
& Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation Oct. 21-22 at Great
Wolf Lodge in Kansas City.
AgriBusiness & Farm
Insurance Specialist
The Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS)
program is focused on the insurance and risk management
needs of agribusiness and farm operations. Earning or
retaining the AFIS designation is the premier way for agents to
differentiate themselves from the competition, expand their
knowledge of ag and farm coverage, and signify to clients that
they have an expertise in the agribusiness industry. To earn the
AFIS designation, agents must complete five sessions, known as
AFIS Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and sucessfully pass the exams for
each within a five-year period. The parts may be taken in any
order. Parts 1, 2, 3 and 5 will be offered for agents to choose
from at KAIA’s AFIS Conference, as well as breakout sessions
for those agents working to renew their AFIS desigfnation.
Construction Risk &
Insurance Specialist
The CRIS designation is designed for agents, brokers, CSRs,
and in-house risk managers or insurance buyers who want to
increase their knowledge of construction insurance and risk
management. Obtaining the CRIS certification increases the
credibility and expertise of insurance professionals who sell
or underwrite insurance for contractors. To earn the CRIS
designation, agents must com ]H