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CONSTRUCTION RISK AND INSURANCE SPECIALIST (CRIS®)
CLASSROOM COURSES
The Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist-CRIS-Insurance CE program is a specialized curriculum focusing on the insurance and risk management needs of construction projects and contractors. CRIS was developed by IRMI, the leader in construction insurance education for over 30 years. Those who complete the program are entitled to display the CRIS certification to certify their knowledge of construction insurance and risk management and dedication to that industry. Obtaining the CRIS certification will increase the competence, confidence, and credibility of insurance professionals who sell, service or underwrite insurance for contractors.
To earn the CRIS certification, you complete five specialized courses on construction risks and insurance. Once you have earned the certification, you will need to complete an additional course within 2 years and every 12 months thereafter to maintain it.
CLASSROOM CRIS COURSES
The Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland have teamed up with IRMI to bring you classroom versions of the CRIS courses. We intend to present all five courses to help you obtain the CRIS certification. We also plan to offer courses that qualify for reaccreditation.
Attending each 1-day course provides you with 8 hours of continuing education credits. At your convenience, after completing each course you will log into the CRIS Learning Center to take the exam for the course.
The Curriculum includes:
Commercial Liability for
Contractors
Commercial Property for
Contractors
Commercial Auto, Surety, CIPs and
Miscellaneous Lines
Contractual Risk Transfer in
Construction
Workers Compensation for
Contractors.
Your cost for the course is $160 if you are a member and $240 if you are not a member of IIAM. There are special pricing arrangements if you plan and register to take all five parts of the program
The fee includes 8 hours of CE credit, the online CRIS exam and a high quality course text.
Benefits of CRIS
Credibility—With
the CRIS certification behind your name, you make a statement to construction
and insurance professionals that you understand the complex insurance needs of
contractors and how to meet them.
More sales—Retail
insurance agents and brokers will parlay their increased expertise, confidence,
and credibility into more sales to construction accounts.
Agent/Broker Directory Listing—Retail
insurance agents and brokers may elect to have their name, firm, and phone
number included in the directory of CRIS construction insurance agents and
brokers. This is a free listing in a directory being promoted to contractors as
a source for insurance professionals who are focused on the construction
industry.
Arrange
superior insurance programs—Knowledge
gained from the CRIS courses will help you eliminate dangerous coverage gaps and
provide better protection for your employer or your clients.
Career
advancement—Whether you are an
insurance professional, lawyer, safety professional, insurance manager, or risk
manager, the specialized knowledge and credibility you gain from the CRIS CE
program will make you a more valuable employee and help you achieve your career
goals.
Leverage
your CE investment—Insurance
agents or brokers can simultaneously get convenient state CE credit and an
insurance industry certification at a very low cost.