Knowledge

Foundation

Foundation

Grow your knowledge of insurance fundamentals

Take or leverage knowledge from C11 or GIE
Apply learning from your studies, training offered by your company, or other work experience

Next Steps

Plan for additional CIP courses

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Building

Building

Build specialized knowledge to help you manage the increasing complexity in your work, in your line of business

Pursue / leverage learning from mandatory courses in the CIP (e.g. C12, C13, C14) to help you meet client needs – course order may be influenced by the products you work with (e.g. Personal, Commercial, Automobile, Property, etc.)
Consider also taking C120 given your role

Next Steps

Complete your CIP Designation (choose electives that broaden or diversify your expertise – i.e. Marine Underwriting, Commercial Insurance, Claims)
Consider pursuing your Risk Management Certificate

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Enhancing

Enhancing

Enhance your knowledge to work with increasingly specialized and complex risks

Explore pursuing your Risk Management Certificate/CRM or Advanced CIP Certificates – suggested pathways for underwriters are available – to enhance your expertise

Next Steps

Grow your knowledge of emerging trends, critical coverages, and legislative changes through advanced level continuing education
Consider if the FCIP is right for you

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Mastery

Mastery

Hone your broader operational and insurance knowledge

Recognize that your actions and decisions may define policy parameters, organizational risk tolerances, or shift focus for your team
Consider pursuing your FCIP Designation or supporting your advanced operational / product knowledge required through continuing education

Next Steps

Recommit to continuous learning and development

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