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Knowledge
Knowledge
Foundation
Grow your insurance knowledge and expertise
If coming to the role from another sector, you will want to build your insurance knowledge by taking the GIE or C11 and working towards your CIP Designation
If coming to the role from within the industry, you are likely close to or have completed your CIP. If you haven’t already, consider taking C39 or seminars focused on fraud to help equip you for investigations process
Apply learning from your studies, training offered by your company, or other work experience
Next Steps
Plan to complete CIP courses or specialized seminars
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Building
Build specialized knowledge to help you manage the increasingly specialized / complex investigations
If coming from another sector, focus on completing your CIP designation
Further learning focused on fraud examination, interviewing and scene reconstruction may prove beneficial
On-going learning will be key to achieve CE requirements of your license, if you are working for an independent adjusting firm
Next Steps
Commit to continuing education to provide additional knowledge and insights to help you excel
Consider the Advanced CIP (CIP Adv)
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Enhancing
Enhance your knowledge to lead complex investigations
If working for an independent adjusting firm, be mindful of CE requirements to maintain your license; you may also want to consider your Level 2 License
Consider pursuing the Advanced CIP Certificate to continue to enhance your business and claims acumen
Grow your knowledge of emerging trends, and legislative changes through advanced level continuing education
Next Steps
Consider if the FCIP is right for you
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Mastery
Hone your broader operational and insurance knowledge
Recognize that your actions and decisions may define policy, claims paramaters, or shift focus for your team
Consider pursuing your FCIP or supporting your advanced investigations / claims knowledge required through advanced continuing education
Next Steps
Recommit to continuous learning and development
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