Knowledge

Foundation

Foundation

Grow your insurance knowledge and expertise

If coming to the role from another industry, you will want to build your insurance knowledge by taking C11 and working towards your CIP Designation
If coming to the role from elsewhere in the industry, you are likely close to or have completed your CIP, and may want to consider the Risk Management Certificate / CRM
Apply learning from your studies, training offered by your company, or other work experience

Next Steps

Plan for additional CIP courses or work towards Risk Management Certificate

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Building

Building

Build specialized knowledge to help you manage the increasingly specialized / complex accounts in your areas of expertise

If coming to Business Development from another sector, complete your CIP designation
Further specialization and business acumen may be acquired through the Advanced CIP (CIP Adv) or Risk Management Certificate
Additional sales, negotiation, or prospecting skills training may be advantageous

Next Steps

Committing to continuing education may provide additional knowledge and insights to help you excel

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Enhancing

Enhancing

Enhance your knowledge to work with increasingly specialized and complex risks

Grow your knowledge of emerging trends, critical coverages, and legislative changes through advanced continuing education

Next Steps

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 have ramifications across your department / organization
Consider pursuing your FCIP or supporting your advanced operational / product knowledge required through continuing education

Next Steps

Recommit to continuous learning and development

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